Category: LASIK

Do you rely on glasses or contacts for the vision you need to function on a daily basis? If so, you have probably wondered about LASIK from time to time. Having any elective surgery, including LASIK, requires a lot of thought and consideration. Dr. Ernest Kornmehl, one of Boston’s leading LASIK surgeons, can confidently say… Read the full article

Despite how common contacts are, most people who use them admit to having at least one bad contacts-related habit (for example, wearing them when they should not be worn). Unfortunately, the consequences of cavalier or reckless contact lens care can be serious, possibly leading to eye infections and even blindness. In this post, Boston ophthalmologist… Read the full article

Are you considering LASIK eye surgery to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses, but are curious whether there are any age limits for surgery? Are you concerned that you are no longer a candidate for LASIK because of your age? Dr. Ernest Kornmehl has some good news for you: As long as you are at… Read the full article

If you have made the decision to have LASIK eye surgery, the next step is to select a surgeon to perform the operation. With so many options, it can be confusing to know where to look or what you are looking for. Below, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl reveals what he feels are the most important qualities… Read the full article

According to the American Optometric Association, nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population has myopia, a refractive error that causes faraway objects to appear blurry or distorted. If you have myopia, nearby objects may appear clear to you but objects at intermediate or far distances (e.g., a television screen, a whiteboard in a classroom) probably… Read the full article

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

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

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