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Common Lasik Myths

MYTH: Lasik has little long term experience
FACT: The principles are over 50 years old and Lasik has been performed for more than 20 years. The first patient is still seeing 20/20.

MYTH: Lasik can lead to blindness
FACT: Though there are risks with any surgery, there have been more than 10,000,000procedures done in the U.S. with no reported cases of blindness.

MYTH: Lasik cannot correct astigmatism
FACT: Astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness are all easily corrected.

MYTH: All Lasik patients have glare and haloes post operatively
FACT: With the technology used at CarlinVision, glare and haloes are extremely rare.

MYTH: You can't wear contact lenses after Lasik
FACT: Though very few patients have a need to, it is not a problem.

MYTH: Lasik has to be repeated every few years
FACT: Though eyes can change with age, our late enhancement rate is less than 2%. Our lifetime guarantee includesfree enhancements for life!

MYTH: Lasik can cause cataracts
FACT: Age, family history, exposure to sunlight, systemic disease and certain medications are related to cataracts,not Lasik.

If there are any other Lasik myths that concern you or if you would like to set up an appointment for a FREE evaluation to see if you are a candidate, contact Diana, our Vision Correction Facilitator or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Help Us Help You

When having an eye exam, please, please, bring your contact lens specifications or boxes with you. While we can easily determine the prescription power, we have no way of knowing the brand, base curve and diameter of the lenses you are wearing without refitting the lenses (there is a charge for this), or calling the prescriber (who may or may not release the prescription). If the lenses you are wearing fit properly, we can save you time and money if you help us. Also, don't forget your glasses so we can check them too!

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Conversion of the old office to our own ambulatory surgery center is moving along nicely. The inside of the building has been totally gutted and framing for the walls is underway. We hope to be finished with renovation by the Fall at which time we will begin our Medicare, state and certifying inspections. The plan is to be operational by the first of the year so that procedures, such as cataract surgery, will no longer have to be performed at the hospital or SCA.

A welcome change for our patients!

Causes of Cataracts

While we may not know what causes cataracts in an individual person, there are associated conditions:

AGE: As we get older, the lens of the eye hardens and turns cloudy. It is said if we live long enough, all of us will develop cataracts.

FAMILY HISTORY: Though usually not dominantly inherited, certain families have more cataracts than others.UV

EXPOSURE: Those who work or spend more time exposed to sunlight without eye protection have a higher chance of developing cataracts.

TRAUMA: Trauma to the eye can cause a cataract.

CONGENITAL: Though generally not visually significant, about 25% of the population are born with cataracts.

SYSTEMIC DISEASES: Diseases such as diabetes are associated with cataracts.

MEDICATIONS: Medications such as corticosteroids are also associated with cataracts.

Though we may not know the cause, we do know the cure — removal and replacement with a clear intraocular lens. This surgical procedure is performed routinely at CarlinVision with excellent lifetime results. You can even eliminate glasses in the process with Premium intraocular lenses. Contact Lauren, our Surgical Counselor.