Archives for: March 13th, 2011
Night Vision and LASIK
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Sun 03/13/2011
Many people who have never had eye surgery, if they are careful observers, can notice some starburst, halo, glare, or shadows in their vision under low light conditions, especially if they need to wear glasses or contact lenses. It is common to notice one or more of these after LASIK eye surgery, especially during the… Read More »
The Evolution of LASIK
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Sun 01/23/2011
Like many medical procedures, LASIK eye surgery has evolved and improved with time. Many patients are surprised to find out just how long LASIK has been around. In 1949 a Columbian ophthalmologist by the name Barraquer performed a corneal procedure to correct refractive error termed automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK). ALK involved the use of a… Read More »
