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For some people the choice is easy. There are certain conditions which may be present which mean you only qualify for PRK. For others who qualify for both LASIK and PRK the choice can be more challenging. In order to make a good decision it is important to gather as much infomation you can about […]

After undergoing LASIK surgery, most patients experience the following symptoms: Burning Scratchy feeling A feeling like something is in the eye General eye irritation Some blurring of vision for the first day and on occasion for a few months Some night vision effects like glare of halo, which usually improve ove six to twelve months Experiencing dry […]

LASIK surgery generally takes less than 15 minutes to complete. The majority of patients experience immediate improvement in vision, although complete LASIK recovery can take as long as six months. In some cases, the patient’s vision takes this long to become completely stabilized. Recovery from LASIK surgery is generally considered to be short lived. Dr. Anderson […]

If you are considering laser vision correction in Calgary Alberta or elsewhere, don’t be afraid to ask your refractive surgeon tough questions. LASIK or PRK may take only a few minutes to perform but you need your good vision for years to come. Here are some questions you may wish to ask your surgeon: How […]

Healthy eyes are beautiful. Whether or not you have had LASIK or PRK the following tips will help you keep your eyes healthy and beautiful: Replace your eye make-up about every 3 months. If you ever have an eye infection it is advisable to discontinue make-up until the infection has cleared and replace all products […]

LASIK is a surgical procedure that reshapes your cornea to improve your eyesight and lessen your dependency on contacts or glasses. In my ophthalmology practice, I consider LASIK one of the most rewarding refractive surgery procedures because it offers patients not only improved vision but an improved lifestyle. Patients are amazed at how a simple and […]

People that are not good candidates for LASIK surgery may want to consider PRK surgery. PRK surgery does not involve the creation of a corneal flap, thus making it a generally safer and more effective choice for those individuals who have: thin corneas corneal scars corneal dystophy large pupils or other types of eye conditions […]

We are excited to be offering Wavefront guided treatments at Western Laser Eye Associates using Calgary’s newest laser. In Calgary LASIK remains the most common laser vision correction performed, but photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is making a come back. As reported on CNN today, PRK is becoming a more popular choice for many patients and surgeons […]

4/25/08 Physicians testified Friday on behalf of the American Academy of Opthalmology (AAO) as part of the US FDA ongoing study on LASIK satisfaction. They presented information from studies that involved thousands of LASIK patients over the past 15 years. Over 16,000 eyes have been studied since 1993. For the majority of patients the outcome […]

April 24, 2008 CNN reported on the FDA study that will follow hundreds of LASIK patients to find out why while the majority of patients are satisfied there is a small percentage of patients with significant side effects such as dry eye, night vision complaints or blurred vision. While some side effects like dry eye […]