Category: LASIK

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13 Things Only People Who Wear Glasses in San Diego Will Understand

February 03, 2017 | LASIK

San Diego is our beautiful hometown, famous for its good weather and plentiful outdoor activities. However, there are some things about wearing glasses that can make life in San Diego more difficult. 1. Downward Dog Fail Yoga on the beach...

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LASIK Surgery from the Patient’s Perspective

July 06, 2016 | LASIK

With the many advancements in LASIK surgery over the past decades, the speed, efficiency, precision, and comfort of the procedure have improved dramatically. Innovations such as all-laser LASIK, which eliminates the need for a surgical blade during the procedure, and...

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Can I Have LASIK if I’m Pregnant?

June 29, 2016 | LASIK

In most cases, candidacy for LASIK surgery is determined by the thickness of the cornea, eye health, a stable vision prescription for a year or more, and good overall health. However, there are some additional factors to consider for patients...

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How Does LASIK Work?

June 22, 2016 | LASIK

The advanced laser vision correction option known as LASIK has become an extremely popular and common way to reduce dependency on contact lenses and prescription glasses. The advances made in LASIK technology and techniques continue to increase the precision and...

Am I a Candidate for LASIK?

May 25, 2016 | LASIK

LASIK is a state-of-the-art vision correction procedure that utilizes laser energy to improve the effects of refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. By precisely and delicately reshaping the eye’s cornea to allow for better refraction of light, LASIK...

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From Bliss to Miss: Four Epic Travel Fails

February 18, 2016 | In the Community

You’ve spent years daydreaming about the trip of a lifetime, whether you dream of exploring exotic cultures or testing you medley in the wilderness, nothing can take a trip from epic to disastrous faster than not being able to see...

How LASIK Helps to Avoid Three Mommy Meltdowns

February 05, 2016 | LASIK

All moms know how fast things can spiral out of control when little ones have a meltdown, as parents are the true heroes of stress management. While every parent deals with daily stress, struggling with contacts and glasses only confounds...

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Flexible Savings Accounts and HSAs for LASIK Procedures

September 16, 2015 | LASIK

Do you participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)? If so, you may be able to use those funds to pay for LASIK laser vision correction here at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute. LASIK,...

Reason #48 For Having LASIK

February 05, 2015 | LASIK

REASON #48 FOR HAVING LASIK: You can’t scratch your LASIK!

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Reason #25 for Having LASIK

February 01, 2015 | LASIK

REASON #25 FOR HAVING LASIK: Rain and glasses don’t play well together! Contact us to schedule your consultation.