LASIK

All branches of the military value crisp, clear vision. This includes the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marines. Historically, vision problems and even surgery to correct the vision problems could cause issues for military members or individuals hoping to enlist. Now, however, military members can benefit from LASIK surgery and other laser vision correction procedures. The eye doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute value our military members. They offer advanced surface ablation (ASA) and epi-LASIK, which are popular options among those in active duty. Here, they discuss these procedures and how they can… More

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are both laser surgery techniques. The surgical techniques are used to correct refractive errors and reduce a person’s dependence on contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses. A common concern for patients considering laser eye surgery is whether PRK is better than LASIK. Neither procedure is better than the other. However, PRK may be more suitable for certain patients. The eye doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute are skilled at providing laser vision correction to patients in the Tampa Bay area, Pinellas County, and Largo, FL. Here, they… More

For many years, patients in the Tampa Bay area have trusted St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism with LASIK so that they can reduce their dependence on prescription lenses. These patients are grateful and usually express one regret: they just wish they had had the surgery sooner! In this blog, lead ophthalmologist Dr. John Michaelos and his team of outstanding eye doctors explain why postponing refractive surgery is not the right choice.  LASIK IS PERMANENT Although results can differ, most LASIK patients enjoy the benefits of the surgery the rest of… More