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
Category: LASIK
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
Am I a Candidate for LASIK?
Are you tired of needing glasses or contact lenses to see clearly? LASIK laser vision correction with Dr. Ernest Kornmehl can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism and give you clear, crisp vision. Dr. Kornmehl is an accomplished laser eye surgeon in Boston, and he’s provided this information to educate readers about their LASIK candidacy. To be… Read the full article
LASIK and PRK: Your Chances for Success (Final Part)
High Hyperopia If the sphere part of your eyeglass prescription is more than +4.00 you have a high degree of hyperopia. LASIK can still correct your vision up to +6.00 diopters, but the results are less predictable, and quality of vision may not be as good as for lower degrees of hyperopia. Above +6.00 diopters,… Read the full article
LASIK and PRK Statistics: Your Chances for Success (Pt.4)
High Myopia You have high myopia if the sphere part of your eyeglass prescription is between -7.00 and -10.00 diopters. Patients with high myopia have a 98% chance of seeing 20/40 or better after the initial procedure and an 85% chance of seeing 20/20. Including enhancement surgeries, they have a greater than 99% chance of seeing 20/40… Read the full article
LASIK and PRK Statistics: Your Chances for Success (Pt. 3)
Statistical Outcomes According to Your Refraction LASIK and PRK are very similar, and the same laser is used for both procedures. So it shouldn’t surprise you that the statistics are the same for PRK and LASIK: your chance of getting 20/20 vision doesn’t depend on which procedure you choose. The decision of whether to have… Read the full article