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If you have astigmatism, you are likely already familiar with the modifications that often accompany your vision correction options. For example, those with astigmatism who wear contact lenses may need specialized toric contact lenses to provide clear vision. With this in mind, many patients with astigmatism are confused as to whether they are actually able… Read more »

We have all heard the saying “good things come to those who wait.” While that may be true for some things in life, it isn’t necessarily applicable to vision correction. In fact, when it comes to vision correction, good things are more apt to happen to those who don’t wait. One vision correction procedure that… Read more »

If you are interested in improving your vision with LASIK but are convinced that you may be too old for the surgery, Dr. Jay Schwartz is glad to report that you may still be a good candidate for refractive surgery. Although most patients do seek LASIK before reaching middle age, age is not a disqualifying… Read more »

LASIK first received FDA approval in 1998. While the procedure has remained largely the same over the ensuing years, the best surgeons will always strive to provide better care to and produce greater results for their patients. That is why they have helped to develop new technology and slight modifications to improve an already remarkable… Read more »

One of the primary reasons that people decide to have LASIK is the convenience. Although prescription lenses are a great way to improve vision, wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses can involve some minor hassles. Here, Schwartz Laser Eye Center shares some of the common troubles that you will no longer experience after refractive surgery.

LASIK is a transformative procedure, capable of correcting mild to moderate refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Before you undergo a surgery of any sort, the eye doctors at Schwartz Laser Eye Center strongly suggest that you ask prospective surgeons some imperative questions. The surgeon’s responses will give you a good sense of whether… Read more »

Laser vision correction with LASIK can dramatically improve your quality of life. LASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. It can also reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contact lenses. Have you considered LASIK but are concerned about the procedure? Here, experienced ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Schwartz of Schwartz Laser Eye Center clears up… Read more »

Life after LASIK is not just about clarity, but also understanding: clear vision for the eyes, and the sudden realization, by many patients, that choosing laser vision correction — and achieving lifetime freedom from lenses — is something they should have done years before. Here, experienced ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Schwartz of Phoenix-area Schwartz Laser Eye… Read more »

Continual refinements to LASIK surgical techniques have made the procedure more convenient than ever before. Part of this enhanced convenience is the brevity of the surgery and speed at which your vision accelerates from blurred perception to high-definition image. The main phase of the procedure, the reshaping of the cornea, takes less than a minute.… Read more »