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Traditional vs. Laser Cataract Surgery
If the lens inside your eye has become cloudy, you may want to consider cataract surgery. During cataract surgery in Tidewater Eye, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with…
Who is Not Suitable for Laser Eye Surgery?
Not everyone is a good candidate for laser eye surgery. There are several reasons why laser eye surgery may not be a good choice of vision correction for some patients.…
What Questions Should I Ask My LASIK Surgeon?
Choosing to undergo LASIK surgery is an important, potentially life-changing decision. Prior to your LASIK surgery, you will get the chance to ask your surgeon all the questions you want…
Are Cataract Surgery and LASIK Surgery the Same Thing?
LASIK surgery and cataract surgery are NOT the same thing. They are two procedures with the same goal of improving vision, but they correct two different problems. Cataract – A…
Corneal Transplantation from Donors
Our very own Mark A. Pavilack, MD, participated in a research article that described four cases of patients who underwent corneal transplantation and later learned that the donors were serologically…
Are LASIK and PRK the Same Thing?
If you are considering laser eye surgery, there are several options to examine. Two of the most well-known laser vision correction procedures are LASIK (Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) and…