LASIK and Refractive Eye Surgery

The skill of your LASIK surgeon is crucial to a good outcome; review a checklist of tough questions to ask before choosing a surgeon.

Dr. Brian S. Boxer Wachler reveals LASIK complications and risks, including side effects and potential long-term problems.

Learn when a LASIK enhancement may be needed, what the follow-up process looks like, and how surgeons assess your eyes to decide if another procedure is right for you.

LASIK surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, addresses whether LASIK can correct amblyopia (lazy eye).

Get details on what vision problems LASIK corrects and whether you're a good candidate for it.

Learn what kind of vision you can expect after LASIK; read the latest statistics.

Dr. Brian S. Boxer Wachler says LASEK may be a better option than LASIK in some cases. Learn when LASEK is the right laser eye surgery choice.

Find out how much you can expect LASIK eye surgery to cost in 2026, and which factors could affect your final price.

SMILE is a laser eye surgery that has a lot in common with LASIK. Learn about the differences - advantages, limitations and cost.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler says refractive lens exchange or clear lens extraction may be better than LASIK for presbyopia and hyperopia.

Eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, discusses how long it takes for your eyes to fully recover from LASIK surgery.

Eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, explains the minimum age requirements for LASIK.

Financing can make LASIK more affordable for almost anyone; here's how to help pay for your LASIK procedure.

We provide a guide to using artificial tears post-LASIK, helping make it possible to keep your eyes hydrated after vision surgery.

Explore details about excimer lasers approved by the FDA for LASIK surgeries, including the different types of LASIK lasers and how they work.

Learn about LASIK and astigmatism from refractive eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD

Eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, explains why blinking or moving during LASIK surgery typically is not a problem.

What can be done about dry eyes before and after LASIK? These strategies help improve eye comfort.

Custom LASIK, or wavefront LASIK, provides a more personalized vision correction than regular LASIK. Find out if it's right for you.

Eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, explains the risks of LASIK during pregnancy.

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type of laser vision correction surgery. Learn about the PRK procedure, what to expect during recovery and more.

Nervous about having LASIK surgery? Choose blade-free LASIK (e.g., iLASIK) with a femtosecond laser for less stress.

What is Epi-LASIK? Learn how this LASIK variation differs from traditional LASIK, and how it compares with LASEK or PRK.

Interested in LASIK surgery? Use this guide to see whether the procedure is right for you.

Learn why phakic IOLs (implantable lenses) are sometimes a better choice than LASIK surgery to correct your nearsightedness.

What happens after LASIK? Learn about recovery time, things to avoid, follow-up exams, when you can drive and more.

Eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, discusses the long-term stability of LASIK and PRK vision correction surgery.

Not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK. Check out these common concerns to help you determine if LASIK is right for you.

Explore how PresbyLASIK surgery works, the different types, and what to expect from the procedure.

Vision insurance providers will not cover LASIK as elective surgery, but certain incentives are available to help with the cost.

Learn about PRK and LASIK and compare the costs, differences, pros and cons of each laser eye surgery to help you understand your options.

Tired of reading glasses or bifocals? Learn about investigational and existing presbyopia-correcting surgical options, such as monovision LASIK.

Learn how corrective eye surgery evolved and which procedures might be right for you.

Eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, discusses when to discontinue contact lens wear prior to LASIK surgery.

Eye surgeon Vance Thompson, MD, discusses when contact lenses may be needed or desired after LASIK surgery.