Category: LASIK

Imagine that the day of your LASIK surgery is finally here. You anxiously arrive at the surgery center, ready for the procedure. The surgery itself is short with minimal discomfort — in fact, it is over in what seems like the blink of an eye. After resting in the recovery suite, you are released to… Read the full article

If you are reliant on glasses or contact lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, LASIK is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. The surgery will not only improve your vision but also transform your life. When you undergo LASIK, you will see an exponential improvement in your vision as well as your… Read the full article

It is extremely common to have fears or concerns about laser eye surgery. However, these fears should not hold you back from pursuing the clear, crisp vision you desire. Consider how much easier it is to tackle your fears when you have accurate information about what to expect. An experienced, reassuring surgeon like Dr. Ernest… Read the full article

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… 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

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