As the most common cause of blindness, cataracts are a serious eye health issue. Cataract symptoms can develop slowly over time or suddenly come on. They are caused by aging changes in the clear lens inside your eyes, and it’s important to take action early if you suspect you have them. Here is what you need to know about cataracts:   What is a Cataract A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. It can make it difficult to see and may eventually lead to blindness. Cataracts are usually caused by aging or injury; they can also be hereditary or congenital.   Signs, Symptoms ..read more

  Too many individuals across the country and around the world neglect going to their eye doctor every year. Especially for those who have 20/20 vision, a person will visit their general practitioner, have their teeth cleaned, and call their check-ups good.   Getting an annual eye exam is probably one of the most important doctor visits you can make for your health and well-being. Our vision changes throughout life; for some, it is extreme, while for others, completely inconspicuous. Therefore, having your eyes inspected thoroughly can potentially save your vision and your life. &nb ..read more

Over the years, LASIK eye surgery has become a very popular option for those looking to improve their vision, without having to wear glasses or contact lenses. However, many advancements have been made in the field of vision improvement, and a new method, ICL Surgery, or Implantable Collamer Lens surgery,  is yielding positive results in vision correction, similar to the effect of LASIK. So, which one is better for you?   Both LASIK and ICL yield a similar end result: sharper, clearer vision without the use of contacts or glasses, and a short outpatient procedure. That being said, h ..read more

If you have cataracts and are exploring your different cataract treatment options, we at Advanced Laser and Cataract Center Oklahoma are here to help. We know how important it is to take the right steps when caring for the eyes, and we are here to educate you on the Lens Exchange treatment. In this blog, we will be comparing the traditional Lasik eye surgery to the Lens Exchange treatment we offer here at Advanced Laser and Cataract Center Oklahoma so you have all of the resources you need to make the best decision when it comes to your cataract treatment. What Are Cataracts? With age, eye len ..read more

Dear Valued Patient, As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has become an evolving public health issue affecting people at home and around the globe, the team at Advanced Laser & Cataract Center want to stress that your health, safety and well-being are of the utmost importance to us. We would like to reassure you that our centers remain open, and that our clinical leadership are taking several measures to ensure your safety and protection. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has set specific guidelines to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus and our team takes adherence to those guidelines ..read more

Patients who come in for a free LASIK consultation at Advanced Laser & Cataract Center in Oklahoma City often ask questions about the recovery time after LASIK eye surgery. Luckily, the answers are often exactly what people want to hear.   How Long is the LASIK Recovery Time? LASIK eye surgery is a quick process, taking no longer than 15 minutes to complete. It is also an outpatient procedure, meaning that patients can go home the very same day. Though healing from LASIK may occur rapidly, you should wait until the next day to drive. Be sure to arrange for a designated driver to take ..read more

LASIK eye surgery is a solution for a variety of vision problems, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and, yes, astigmatism. Astigmatism is very common among the patients we see in our Oklahoma City practice – in fact, most people have some degree of astigmatism. It occurs when the cornea is shaped irregularly. Instead of the cornea having a spherical shape, like a basketball, those with astigmatism have a cornea shaped more like a football. This results in the eye focusing light differently. Instead of an even distribution, it is sent more in one direction than the ..read more

The price range in advertisements for LASIK eye surgery in Oklahoma City can be shocking. While many providers offer laser eye surgery for thousands of dollars, others are seemingly able to provide the same service for as little as a few hundred dollars. The truth is, there are different LASIK procedures, different packages and different technologies available for you to choose from. What Factors Affect the LASIK Eye Surgery Price? The cost of LASIK in Oklahoma City is likely to be affected by a variety of factors, and these factors may influence your laser eye surgery experience. The experi ..read more

In [part one of our series on cataracts], we discussed some of the most common symptoms associated with cataracts. Now, it’s time to take a closer look at how cataracts are treated, and how cataract surgery works. Cataract surgery is one of the most widely performed medical procedures in the world, and more than 3 million people in the United States have cataract surgery each year. Since cataracts are very common and modern cataract removal has an excellent success rate, it’s no surprise that cataract surgery is such a commonly performed medical procedure. Learn more about cataract surgery ahe ..read more

Cataracts are among the most common vision problems in the world. According to the American Association of Ophthalmology, cataracts are the number one cause of preventable blindness worldwide.  Yet, because cataracts can develop slowly, painlessly, and generally not until later in life, many people don’t learn about cataracts until their vision has been negatively impacted by cataracts for many years. The good news is that cataract surgery is safe, effective, and a very common method of cataract removal, but it’s still best to catch cataracts as soon as possible. Ahead, the team at Advanc ..read more