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Did you know our eyes focus light similar to the way a camera does? Learn more about refraction...

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive error, which means the eye does not bend or refract light properly. With myopia, close objects look clear but distant objects appear blurred.

LASIK is a type of refractive eye surgery. LASIK stand for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis surgery. It can reduce or even eliminate the need for contacts or glasses.

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What Is a REFRACTION and why doesn’t insurance always cover it?

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LASIK is a safe and effective vision correction option for those who are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism. The American Refractive Surgery Council offers a checklist to help determine if you are a candidate for LASIK at www.americanrefractivesurgerycouncil.org.

Dr approval is 18 years and a stable refraction (no significant changes over a year). Ideally 21 and older with a stable refraction.

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LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive procedure that can correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The goal of LASIK eye surgery is to provide…

In this two-part series, we address five LASIK questions refractive surgeons want their patients to ask them and not overlook during the first consultation.

Which is better one or two? Why does your eye doctor ask you that? Dr Cathleen McCabe explains why that test is so important for cataract surgery.

Our latest edition of A Patient Guide to iLASIK and refractive surgery is available for download today! Click below to get your copy: A Patient Guide To Refractive Surgery

COVER FEATURE Rebirth of laser vision correction How to start performing refractive surgery by Ellen Stodola EyeWorld Senior Staff Writer

Why is a Refraction Such an Important Part of Your Complete Eye Exam?

Learn the definition of refraction as it relates to your eye or vision exam along with different methods of refraction.

Refractive surgery corrects a variety of common vision problems, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia or cataracts.

A refraction is a test done by your eye doctor to determine if glasses will make you see better. The charges for a refraction are covered by some insurances but not all. For example, Medicare does not cover refractions because they consider it part of a “routine” exam and Medicare doesn’t cover most “routine” procedures - only health-related procedures. So if you have a medical eye problem like cataracts, dry eyes or glaucoma then Medicare and most other health insurances will cover the…

If you’re a contact lens wearer, you’re in good company–over 24 million people wear contacts in the United States alone. But have you ever wondered how those little circles of plastic actually improve your vision? Read on to take a closer look at contact lenses
How The Eye Works
To understand how contact lenses work, it’s important to know a little about how the eye works. When light reflects off an object, it passes through the cornea (the transparent covering of the eye)…