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Vision Surgery
Learn more about common eye surgeries:
- Corrective Eye Surgery Basics
Here is an overview of the different types of surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. - LASIK
It is the most popular vision correction surgery. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. - LASIK Risks and Complications
Complications from LASIK are few, but they do happen. It is important to understand the risks, and how to minimize them. - LASIK - Criteria for Success
Successful LASIK surgeons get that way from experience and the ability to screen out poor candidates for the procedure. Here’s the list of what makes you a good candidate. - PRK
PRK, an alternative to LASIK. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages, as well as what to expect. - Surgery for Presbyopia
A number of relatively new procedures are addressing the age related change in the ability to focus on near objects which was once correctable only with bifocals.
- Corneal Transplant
Sometimes because of disease or injury, the cornea becomes so damaged that problems cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, contacts, or refractive surgery.






