Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Astigmatism Correction Through Laser Eye Surgery

Astigmatisms are refractive errors and might be the most misunderstood of visual errors. Simply stated, due to the corneas football shape, the front surface of the eye (cornea) of a person with astigmatism is not curved properly - the curve is irregular - usually one half is flatter than the other - sometimes one area is steeper than it should be. When light rays enter the eye they are not focusing correctly on the retina to produce clear vision. This creates multiple focal points, blurring vision.


Mild astigmatism may be asymptomatic. This sometimes results in the individual not realizing they have astigmatism due to their not being much indication visually. However larger astigmatisms can cause symptoms that include headaches, squinting, blurred vision, and fatigue. It has been researched and noted that migraines can be triggered by astigmatisms.



Many opt for corrective lenses to correct the astigmatism but some opt for a more permanent Astigmatism Correction thorough laser eye surgery. Once assessed by a doctor, the best option will be suggested due to your prescription, your hobbies and on what you personally prefer.


The best benefit to laser eye surgery for astigmatism is that you are not treating the symptoms of your astigmatism. When one treats the astigmatism the actual problem is being corrected not treated resulting in a more permanent solution. This can be very beneficial to those whose astigmatism worsens over time.


Laser vision correction can not only correct prescriptions but can also correct the shape of the cornea, correcting the astigmatism. Astigmatism correction is not usually the only condition that needs to be addressed but can be treated on its own.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Lasik Eye Surgery In Toronto

There seems to be a lot of different clinics advertising and opening up for Lasik Surgery in Toronto. Eye surgery bargains seem to be advertised everywhere and personally; it makes one raise an eyebrow. Why aren’t they advertising their experience or the quality of their care? Have we become that conscious of wanting a deal that we are willing to risk our EYES to save a buck?



Then it became clear. A lot of the discounts for Lasik Surgery Toronto are franchises! This is one area where one should be be doing research on which procedure is best and searching for an eye doctor that is experienced in both eye surgery AND eye care, an ophthalmologist would be best.



Astigmatisms, Hyperopia, Myopia to one’s lifestyle, eye health and if one is a current contact lens wearer... it can all get a bit confusing. This being said the best option can only be determined by an eye doctor. Visiting a few doctors would be recommended this way you can get a feel for the staff, the doctor, and how they handle their patients. Get all price quotes in writing. Read the fine print and ask for an explanation of any charges that you don’t understand. Many clinics give a lower price but then you have to pay more for additional services. All of the mentioned are important points to remember when visiting a clinic for laser vision correction.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Laser Eye Surgery Options in Toronto

Once you have decided to have laser eye surgery in Toronto you will probably want to know all of your options. There are many when it comes to eye surgery, some clinics start from the standard procedure and progress in cost to the premium treatments. However, there are clinics that offer the best eye surgery in Toronto at no premium cost.

Having the very best eye surgery is inevitably more expensive but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for! Do you want quality, value and experience? To have premium laser eye surgery in Toronto will involve a doctor assessing you and offering the best possible option for your individual needs and expectations.



The Best Eye Surgery Toronto will involve most definitely involve Wavefront technology. This is the laser eye surgery in Toronto that is the most accurate, safest and has the quickest and most comfortable recovery period.


Wavefront technology can be added onto either Lasik or Lasek. Wavefront technology creates an Advanced CustomVue procedure which typically results in a more accurate procedure meaning the chances of achieving 20/20 vision or better after surgery are higher. night vision will also be significantly better following surgery when compared with standard Lasek/Lasik. If you have large pupils or already have night vision problems, your surgeon may insist that you have this treatment. Although wavefront does produce better results, many of the latest lasers incorporate wavefront correction in to their lasers as standard.