How long does LASIK last?
October 24, 2026
With LASIK eye surgery or PRK, the laser basically sculpts a new, precise shape, or curvature, to your cornea, by energizing and lifting off discrete layers of corneal tissue. It converts solid material into gas. This is permanent. However, consider it a permanent difference from...
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What is the difference between LASIK and PRK?
October 24, 2026
When most people think of laser eye surgery, they usually think of LASIK. But there’s another refractive eye correction called Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). What’s the difference? It’s all about access and healing. For both procedures, the eyes are prepared similarly with to...
View MoreLASIK Technology at Princeton Eye Group
October 24, 2026
Like most scientific advancements, collaboration is the keyword. If you asked who invented the light bulb, you might get the name Thomas Edison. But science and technology no longer work that way. Thousands of people from all walks of life have contributed to the invention proces...
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Does LASIK hurt?
October 24, 2026
If you’re contemplating LASIK eye surgery, one question likely comes to your mind before any other: does LASIK hurt? The good news is that the answer is no, especially if you choose a practice with skilled surgeons, the latest equipment, and well established processes. The vast m...
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How Does LASIK Work?
October 24, 2026
In essence, LASIK or PRK is sculpting the curvature of the would-be-correcting contact lens onto the inert layer of the cornea. The curvature change is permanent, re-focusing the eye, and leaving behind only normal tissue. The technology to do this borrows from space-age tracking...
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How long will my vision be blurry after LASIK or PRK?
October 24, 2026
Most patients get off the operating table and can see the clock across the room but say they feel like they’re under water. For LASIK, a big jump in clarity occurs in about 4 -6 hours, and you can usually drive a car safely by the following morning. Fine tuning continues for a we...
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LASIK for Athletes at Wills Laser Vision
October 24, 2026
LASIK surgery through Princeton Eye Group helps athletes stay on their A-game According to the Vision Council of America, an estimated 75% of adults use some sort of vision correction – either glasses and/or contact lenses – to correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness, a...
View MoreDo Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) cover LASIK Surgery in 2023?
October 24, 2026
“There’s nothing like starting off the new year with great vision and a new lease on life, and LASIK surgery can make that happen,” says Dr. David Reynolds of Princeton Eye Group. ‘Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis,’ or LASIK, is a procedure that uses a laser to change the sh...
View MoreWhat is LASIK?
October 24, 2026
LASIK is a type of eye surgery that can eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses. Specifically, there are three conditions that LASIK surgery can treat: Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism (blurred vision). We’ll talk through each here. H...
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What does LASIK not do?
October 24, 2026
Presbyopia is a normal age-related condition that typically starts to develop when patients are in their 40s. This loss of focus for near objects occurs because the eye’s internal lens thickens and loses its flexibility. This will affect all patients eventually, includi...
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Is LASIK right for me?
October 24, 2026
Who is a good candidate for LASIK? Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a refractive eye surgery that corrects vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. The procedure uses modern laser technology to permanently resha...
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Is Lasik Safe?
October 24, 2026
A surgeon’s greatest concern is always about making the procedure safe for you. On the one hand, LASIK is an elective procedure on a vital, treasured organ. On the other hand, tens of millions of people have had refractive procedures on their eyes and say it’s life changing. Ulti...
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