PRK recovery occurs gradually as the corneal surface heals and your vision adjusts to its new shape. The first few days usually involve the most discomfort and blurriness, while visual …
Learn MoreUnderstanding how LASIK works starts with the cornea, the clear front surface of your eye. LASIK reshapes this tissue with a laser so that light focuses more accurately on the …
Learn MoreAstigmatism is a common refractive error that can cause objects to appear blurry or out of focus at both near and far. Blurry or distorted vision doesn’t always mean your …
Learn MoreThinking about LASIK but not sure what actually happens during the consultation? At West Texas Eye Associates, your initial vision correction consultation is FREE and designed to answer one important …
Learn MoreFear of pain is one of the most common concerns people have before LASIK. As your surgery date approaches, you may wonder if I will blink, move my eye, see …
Learn MoreHyperopia treatment options include prescription glasses, contact lenses, laser vision correction, and lens-based procedures. The right choice depends on your prescription, age, eye health, and vision goals. Hyperopia, commonly called …
Learn MoreAround 800,000 Americans undergo laser vision correction surgeries each year. These elective procedures repair common vision problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness. Some people never need to wear contact lenses or …
Learn MoreWhat prescription is too bad for LASIK? There is no single prescription cutoff that applies to every patient. LASIK candidacy depends on the strength and type of your prescription, but …
Learn MoreMany of our patients come to us asking about LASIK eye surgery to improve their vision. Since not everyone is a great candidate for LASIK, we then get questions about …
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