Can You Have LASIK if You Have Cataracts?

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LASIK surgery can be a great option for someone who doesn’t want to deal with contacts or glasses anymore. Not only is the hassle of corrective lenses gone, so is the long-term expense that comes with the annual or bi-annual replacement of glasses and/or buying disposable contact lenses every few months. For someone with cataracts,…

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10 Things to Expect after LASIK Surgery

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LASIK eye surgery is a safe procedure that gives patients the ability to see clearer without corrective lenses. When you consult with your eye surgeon, you will be told what to expect based on your individual case. Everyone is different with varying circumstances, so expectations can vary, as well. Nonetheless, there are some common things…

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Finance Your LASIK Surgery at Loden Vision Centers

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At Loden Vision Centers, our goal is to provide the top-notch eye care services for fair prices. Our eye care experts are highly trained in many specialties and are considered some of the most respected ophthalmologists in Nashville. If you are looking for quality, you will find it at Loden Vision Centers. That being said,…

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Negative Effects of Wearing Contact Lenses

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Contact lenses tend to be considered a necessity to those with vision problems today. They are lightweight, do not interfere with most activities, and are overall not very noticeable. Contact lenses can not only be used to correct vision, but they can also be aesthetically pleasing when colored lenses are added into the equation. However,…

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World Sight Day 2016: Everything You Need to Know

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World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness observed by the World Health Organization Global Action Plan, every second Thursday of October. This annual day of awareness has been held since 1998 and is meant to build awareness for blindness and vision impairment. People from around the world are encouraged to observe World Sight…

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Is LASIK Worth the Cost?

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It’s no lie that surgeries can be scary and expensive. Some people not only fear the price tag that comes with them, but the risk of complications or injury can be unsettling. However, with advancements in technology, it is possible to safely and effectively correct your vision without breaking your piggy bank. So the question…

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LASIK Surgery: Fact vs. Fiction

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LASIK surgery is one of the safest and most trusted medical procedures in the world. With the aid of advanced technology and expert surgeons, it has gained incredible popularity among those searching for clear vision. However, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding LASIK. When it comes to laser eye surgery, what is…

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Are You a Candidate for LASIK?

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LASIK surgery is a largely popular vision correction procedure, one that millions of people seek every year. However, although LASIK surgery is popular and effective, it does not mean that all people can safely undergo LASIK. To qualify for LASIK surgery, you must meet a few requirements. Our goal is to make LASIK surgery available…

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Why Bladeless LASIK Surgery is Better than Traditional LASIK

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Like most of the things created and nurtured through technology, LASIK has gone through several improvements over the years. LASIK was first introduced as a laser eye corrective procedure which involves the use of blades. Years later, these blades (called microkeratomes) were replaced with a femtosecond laser. This laser allowed LASIK to be performed using…

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Matters of the Eye: LASIK versus PRK

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The evolution of vision correction surgeries is without a doubt endless. With these ever-growing options, a patient can be easily overwhelmed even with the proper and adequate guidance from an eye doctor. Two of the most popular, cutting-edge vision correction surgeries are LASIK and PRK/LASEK. Having a basic grasp of how these surgeries work is…

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