LASIK and Cataract Blog

Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eyes when it becomes cloudy. In most cases, the cloudy lens is replaced with a clear artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL). Your natural eye lens is designed to refract light rays that enter the eye, helping you see. In order to see […]

Here at , we are often asked by our patients if  LASIK surgery is covered by their standard medical insurance cover. Unfortunately, there is no straight answer to this question, as coverage can vary when it comes to elective surgery. If you are looking for innovative and effective LASIK eye surgery in Dallas, we offer […]

Cataract surgery is generally considered as medically necessary. Therefore, costs for standard cataract surgery will be covered by Medicare if you are eligible. However, your vision will have to be significantly affected by a doctor to recommend cataract surgery as a medical necessity. Medicare typically covers the cost for a standard cataract surgery that uses […]

‘s LASIK surgery in Dallas is transforming the way we see. This innovative procedure is able to correct poor or blurry vision, as well as reducing the need to rely on glasses or contact lenses. With more than 90% of patients having their sight restored to 20/20 vision following LASIK surgery, it is no surprise […]

During cataract surgery, the natural lens in the eye is replaced with a clear intraocular lens designed to improve the patient’s vision. Once the natural lens with the cataract is removed, the cataract cannot grow back. However, it is possible for blurred vision to develop following cataract surgery. While symptoms may resemble that of a […]

Many of our patients who come to us for LASIK surgery in Dallas have concerns about the procedure itself. One of the questions we often get asked is “will I be sedated during the operation?” Here at in Dallas, we take the time to reassure all of our patients that the LASIK surgery is safe, […]

Yes, patients are usually awake during cataract surgery as this removes the risks associated with general anesthesia. General anesthesia involves putting the patient to sleep. When a patient is kept awake, it allows the cataract surgeon to communicate with the patient throughout the entire procedure. Many people are afraid of the idea of being awake […]

LASIK Surgery and Astigmatism If you have been diagnosed with astigmatism, you may have questions about what this means, and how it could affect your eyesight in the future. Here at Laser Eye Surgery in Dallas, we can offer you all the advice you need to understand what this common condition means, and help you […]

Does LASIK or SMILE Surgery Hurt? https://youtu.be/QQy-du-QdLA Dr. Sid Gichery, the LASIKboss, discusses the question, does LASIK hurt? We’re here to answer your questions about LASIK and cataract surgery and I’m here with Marielle today. What’s our question today? Thank you so much, so our question for the day is, does LASIK hurt? That’s a […]

LASIK surgery can completely change your life for the better. Eliminating your dependency on glasses and contact lenses, while saving you hundreds of dollars every year on eye tests and prescriptions, can significantly improve your quality of life.  The IRS has announced new contribution limits for both the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and the Health […]