LASIK technology has made leaps and bounds in recent years, allowing laser eye surgeons to treat Boston patients with a wide range of different vision problems and needs. Regardless of these technological advances, there are certain conditions that cannot and should not be treated with LASIK. Read on as Dr. Ernest Kornmehl of Kornmehl Laser… Read the full article
Category: LASIK
Will LASIK Fix Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is an often-misunderstood vision problem. Not only do some people spell it improperly — it’s “astigmatism” and not “a stigmatism” — many assume it is an eye disease when in fact it is a refractive error (an error affecting how the eye refracts, or bends, light). Since many people don’t realize astigmatism is a… Read the full article
Is LASIK Permanent?
People considering laser vision correction with LASIK usually want to know how long the results of surgery last. Will the clear, crisp vision produced by LASIK last forever, or does visual clarity dissipate over time? Experienced LASIK surgeon Ernest Kornmehl of Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates reveals the answer in this post. LASIK Results Are Permanent LASIK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness… Read the full article
5 Surprising Facts about LASIK
Since it was approved by the FDA in the ’90s, LASIK surgery has helped millions of Americans enjoy clearer, sharper vision. Despite its popularity and well-documented history of safety, there is still a lot of misinformation and questions surrounding LASIK. In this post, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl of Boston area Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates reveals some of the lesser-known facts… Read the full article
LASIK vs. Contact Lenses
The decision of whether to wear contact lenses or undergo LASIK is not straightforward. There are many important factors to consider, like the cost, safety and daily convenience of each option. If you are faced with the decision of how to correct imperfect eyesight, respected eye surgeon Ernest Kornmehl can help. Here, he discusses some of the crucial considerations… Read the full article
Will I Have Sensitivity to Light after LASIK?
For many patients, LASIK is a life changing experience. The procedure provides clear vision and freedom from the confines of glasses and contact lenses. However, like any surgery, LASIK is not without risks. Rarely, patients experience mild post-operative symptoms that can be uncomfortable for a few days. One of the common symptoms is temporary sensitivity to light…. Read the full article
How Long Do LASIK Results Last?
A common misconception about LASIK is that the results are only temporary. This is something that Boston LASIK surgeon Dr. Ernest Kornmehl of Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates hopes to shed light on, so that candidates have correct information as they explore their options. In this month’s blog post, Dr. Kornmehl discusses how long the results of LASIK typically last…. Read the full article
Key Differences between LASIK and PRK
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) may be the original surgery for refractive errors, but laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) has surpassed it in terms of popularity. Currently both procedures are extremely safe and effective ways to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses or contact lenses. If you would like to understand how the procedures differ, read about the key distinctions,… Read the full article
Common Annoyances of Wearing Glasses
If you have been wearing glasses since a young age, you are intimately familiar with all of the ways they can affect your life. You know how frustrating it can be when glasses hold you back from an activity that you want to participate in, or when they take away from your daily routine. Consider… Read the full article
5 Reasons to Have LASIK in 2017
The beginning of the year is a popular time to make resolutions, and many resolutions involve health-related goals. If you have made health-related resolutions, do they include improving your eyesight? Laser vision correction with LASIK is an excellent way to enjoy clearer vision without the burden of glasses or contacts. Here, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl, a Boston LASIK surgeon at… Read the full article