LASIK Surgery and Having Children/Nursing Baby

Posted on: November 20th, 2009 by Texas2020 1 Comment

A question asked many times by our female clients is if they should delay having LASIK laser surgery until after they finish having children.  The concern is that hormonal changes during pregnancy may change a mommy-to-be’s glasses or contact lens prescription.  The same can apply to nursing moms as well.

Our surgeon at Eyes of Texas Laser Center, Dr. L. Shawn Wong, M.D. advises:

If you are between pregnancies or not nursing heavily (i.e., your menstrual cycle has returned), the likelihood of being able to have LASIK is actually quite high.  Of course, a Free Screening with Dr. Wong is necessary to fully determine your candidacy and see what your likely outcome will be.  If you would like further information about how you could achieve visual freedom, call or email us to schedule your screening.

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Laser Vision Correction vs. Water Fun

Posted on: November 10th, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments
When can I go swimming after my vision correction surgery??

When can I go swimming after my vision correction surgery??

This entry was originally posted over the summer.  However, due to the magic of computers and internet, somehow it disappeared.  Originally we thought it would be odd to re-post it in November, but in reality this information applies year-round.  So all of you “tri-athlete types” and “water aerobic aficionados,” read on!…

A common concern that many people have when considering LASIK laser vision correction is that they must avoid the water completely for several weeks…or even months.  And with the active lifestyle that many Central Texans enjoy at all of our wonderful pools and lakes — even nearby water parks and beaches — limiting water fun can be a major hindrance to achieving visual freedom especially over the summer months.  So for all of you who are deciding between “Laser Vision Correction” OR “Water Fun,” there’s good news…

You can usually do BOTH!  The general guideline for enjoying pools, lakes and hot tubs after laser vision correction surgery is:  Wear a good pair of goggles for the first month.  That should keep germs and chlorine away during your initial healing time frame.

So, go ahead and enjoy all of the visual freedoms in Austin and Central Texas that corrective eye surgery can give you…even cooling off or exercising in the water!

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What You Need to Know about Comprehensive Eye Exams

Posted on: November 4th, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments

Your eyesight is an incredibly important aspect to your everyday life, and you should be doing everything you can to keep your eyes healthy.  Are you getting your eyes checked as often as you should be?  While most people know about getting an annual physical and going to the dentist twice a year many people don’t realize that they should be getting their eyes checked once a year by an ophthalmologist.

A comprehensive eye exam will test a wide variety of things such as nearsightedness, farsightedness,  presbyopia, and astigmatism. As well as checking the front and interior of the eye for conditions like cataracts, keratoconus, and glaucoma.

Have you had any type of corrective eye surgery such as laser vision correction, lens replacement or cataract removal in the past?  It’s still important to have an annual comprehensive eye exam to make help maintain your new vision as well as watch for any medical situations that may occur.

At Eyes Of Texas Laser Center in Austin, our surgeon L. Shawn Wong M.D., can help you keep your eyes in great shape through annual comprehensive eye exams.  Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your vision.

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Is LASIK Surgery Right For You?

Posted on: September 2nd, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments

Are you tired of having to wear your glasses or putting in your contacts and wish there was something easier?  Most people know about LASIK surgery, but a lot of them aren’t sure if they’re good candidates for LASIK surgery.  At Eyes Of Texas Laser Center we’d like to help you learn more about LASIK surgery so that you can make an educated decision.

Who is a good candidate for LASIK surgery?

If you suffer from nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism you may be a good candidate for LASIK surgery.  To ensure a good outcome for you surgery a careful evaluation of your eyes is needed.

Who may not be a good candidate for LASIK surgery?

If you suffer from persistent dry eyes, have an immune system disease, or have other eye problems you may not be a good candidate for LASIK surgery.  However, once these conditions are under control, you might be a good candidate.  The best way to learn if you’re an ideal candidate is to contact Eyes of Texas Laser Center and come in for a free screening, or come to one of our free seminars to learn more.

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5 Laser Eye Surgery Myths:

Posted on: June 18th, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments

All Laser Eye Surgery is the Same

There are many different types of laser eye surgery to fit your specific needs. Our surgeon will work with you and help you decide which type of vision correction surgery best suits you, whether it be Customized LASIK, lens vision correction or one of the many other eye surgeries we offer.

Laser Eye Surgery Isn’t Real Surgery

Laser Eye Surgery is definitely a surgery; in fact it’s an incredibly delicate surgery that should only be performed by a qualified surgeon. When performed on a good candidate by a qualified surgeon such as Dr. L. Shawn Wong, M.D. you can expect superior results and great pre- and post-operational care.

Complications are Common After LASIK

Complications are the reason it’s important to choose a qualified laser eye surgeon. When performed on a good candidate by a qualified surgeon, studies and reports show that risks are low. Our surgeon will evaluate you to make sure you’re a good candidate and help you decide if laser eye surgery is right for you.

Laser Eye Surgery is Painful

Many patients are worried that their laser eye surgery will be painful due to the fact that they remain fully conscious during the procedure. Patients are given a mild sedative before the procedure, and numbing eye drops are given before and during your surgery. While you may feel pressure during your laser eye surgery, steps are taken to make sure your laser eye surgery remains pain free.

I Have Too High of a Prescription for Laser Eye Surgery

There have been many advancements in laser eye surgery technology and treatment in the last few years and it’s only getting better.  In fact, many of our clients have been told elsewhere that they are not good candidates for LASIK, yet they have had wonderful results with their Customized LASIK procedures at Eyes of Texas.  So, visit Eyes of Texas Laser Center today to learn if you’re a good candidate for Customized LASIK laser eye surgery or any of our other state-of the-art visual freedom procedures. 

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LASIK Eye Surgery in Austin Review

Posted on: May 21st, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments

Just over 2 years ago, one of our more creative clients volunteered to write a blog about his Customized LASIK experience at Eyes of Texas Laser Center.  Marc Gunn is a Celtic American musician, podcaster, and avid blogger.  Go to www.marcgunn.com/articles/2007/03/lasik-eye-surgery-in-austin-review.shtml (Part One), and www.marcgunn.com/articles/2007/03/lasik-eye-surgery-in-austin-review-part.shtml (Part 2) to read about Marc’s laser vision correction experience.

Marc’s homepage is www.marcgunn.com

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Help Protect Your Eyesight

Posted on: May 11th, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments

New studies have shown that while we are living longer lives due to improved health standards, our eyes are not. At birth our each of our eyes start out with around one hundred and fifty million light catching photoreceptors, but over the course of a lifetime we will end up losing up to several hundred a day. This explains why a person’s vision slowly decreases over the course of a lifetime.

As part of their research doctors are investigating how foods that are rich in antioxidants as well as environments rich in oxygen can help benefit those photoreceptors and help maintain your vision later on in life.

Doctors also suggest that after the age of twenty you should wear sunglasses while outside in bright light, though adolescents do need that light for their eyes to develop correctly and prevent the onset of near sightedness.

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LASIK Allows Military Pilots to Fly

Posted on: May 11th, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments

Despite being available for over a decade, militaries have been reluctant to accept trainees who had eliminated their need for glasses through LASIK surgery. Then the United States Air Force decided to allowed trainees to receive laser eye surgery to correct impaired vision. Now the Israel Air Force has graduated its first pilot to receive the same surgery.

With the allowance of laser surgery the United States Army can now restore the eyesight of pilots with failing vision, or expand the pool of potential pilots.

Over the last four years the United States Military has successfully permitted laser vision correction for troops. This allows troops who would normally be hindered in combat by glasses to commit their full attention to tasks without the worry or hassle of glasses or contact lenses.

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One More Reason to Get Rid of Those Contact Lenses?

Posted on: March 2nd, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments
Vanity is not the issue!

Vanity is NOT the issue!

According to a recent article on OSN (Ocular Sugical News) SuperSite, one surgeon supports having refractive surgery over wearing contact lenses to minimize the risk of eye infections. 

Dr. Minas T. Coroneo, M.D. quoted results from a study by Mathers et al stating that the risk of getting a bacterial eye infection from daily contact lens wear is 1 in 100 people.  In comparison, the refractive surgery infection rate shown in the study was 1 in 800.

Dr. Coroneo concluded, “When you look at it, over a lifetime, it’s safer to have refractive surgery than using contact lenses, since prevention is better than a cure.”

Source: OSN SuperSite, Jan. 2009

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Welcome to Our New Blog Page

Posted on: February 10th, 2009 by Texas2020 No Comments

Calling All Bloggers…And Everyone Else Interested in Vision Correction!

Welcome to Eyes of Texas Laser Center’s new blog page.  We look forward to making this page both informative and interactive.  So, if you have topics to suggest or questions to ask about today’s  state-of-the-art vision correction procedures, please write us.  Keep in mind that while some questions may have good general answers, others may require more detailed info based on your particular situation.  Thus, a Free Screening with our surgeon would answer your questions completely and give you very specific information. 

Whether you have been researching Customized LASIK, Lens Vision Correction, or Cataract Surgery for just a couple of weeks — or even several years — your questions or concerns are important, and they are quite likely similar to those of other people considering vision correction.

To our wonderful clients who have already achieved visual freedom, please feel free to offer commentary to any topics that you are comfortable discussing. 

Please note that all questions and comments are reviewed first before posting.  Thank you for your interest in vision correction.

Dr. L. Shawn Wong, M.D. & the Staff of Eyes Of Texas Laser Center

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