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Greater Kansas City, Missouri

Will I have 20/20 Vision after LASIK?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 12:11

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Wed, 02/22/2012

The goal of refractive surgery is to reduce your dependency on glasses and contact lenses. With this goal in mind, you should think of LASIK as improving vision, not necessarily as achieving perfect vision.

According to data presented to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about 56 percent of all LASIK patients achieve results of 20/20 or better. More than 90 percent of LASIK patients experience 20/40 vision or better. Incidentally, in most regions 20/40 vision is good enough to drive without corrective eyewear.

Diet and Progression of Cataracts

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:11

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Thu, 02/16/2012

According to multiple studies over recent years, people who adopt a healthy diet may lower their risk of developing cataracts or slow the progression of cataracts, possibly reducing the need for cataract surgery.

People who seem to be less likely to develop cataracts follow a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Specifically, increasing your consumption of colorful fruit, dark green vegetables and whole grains may prevent cataracts because these foods provide:

Lens Implant Options

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 14:39

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Fri, 01/27/2012

During cataract surgery, your eye's natural lens is replaced with an implantable contact lens. Lens implants are permanent, and – unlike removable contact lenses – you will not feel the artificial lens once it is placed in your eye.

At Silverstein Eye Centers, we provide a variety of lens implant options to meet our patients' needs.

What are Cataract Symptoms?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 14:39

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Wed, 01/25/2012

A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that interferes with vision. Cataracts develop slowly and in early stages do not cause obvious vision problems. As cataracts progress, cataract surgery may be necessary to replace your natural eye lens with a lens implant. Symptoms of cataracts include:

Choosing a Cataract Surgeon

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 16:06

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Fri, 12/30/2011

Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye surgeries performed today and it has a success rate exceeding 90 percent. Most eye surgeons provide cataract surgery, so choosing the right doctor for you may require some perseverance.

Factors to consider when choosing a cataract surgeon include:

Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 15:57

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Wed, 12/28/2011

If you are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism, you may be a good LASIK candidate. In addition to those vision disorders, factors influencing LASIK candidacy include:

Will I Need Glasses after LASIK?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 16:44

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Tue, 11/15/2011

Most patients experience improved vision without the need for corrective lenses following LASIK surgery.

However, there is no guarantee of perfect vision with LASIK, and LASIK will not eliminate the need for corrective eyewear associated with presbyopia, age-related vision loss that typically begins around age 40.

Is LASIK or Custom LASIK Better?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 09:07

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Tue, 10/25/2011

The difference between traditional LASIK and custom LASIK is in custom LASIK’s use of wavefront technology to create a digital, 3-D map of your eye that is used in guiding the laser.

Both types of LASIK have proven effective in treating astigmatism, myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness). An examination with an experienced Kansas City ophthalmologist at Silverstein Eye Centers can help determine which procedure is best for your specific condition.

Does Insurance Cover Refractive Surgery?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 09:04

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Thu, 10/13/2011

Unfortunately, most insurance companies do not cover vision correction procedures, including LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures.

However, because policies vary it’s best to consult with your policy or insurance provider to see if refractive surgery is covered. Some employee programs cover a percentage of certain vision correction procedures, and some private and supplemental insurance plans also offer some coverage for refractive surgery.

Price Difference for Custom LASIK

Submitted by allisonb@page1s... on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 08:46

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Mon, 09/26/2011

Due in part to the wavefront technology used in custom LASIK procedures to create a digital, 3-D map of your eye, custom LASIK is typically more expensive than traditional LASIK surgery.