Kansas City Eye Surgeons Carefully Determine Candidacy for LASIK Surgery and More Through Exams and Health History Doctors around the world perform about 600,000 LASIK surgeries every year, but it’s not the only laser vision correction surgery available. Depending on...
Am I Too Old for LASIK Eye Surgery?
There is only one age requirement for your candidacy for LASIK eye surgery in Kansas City—you have to be at least 18 years old. Eyes younger than that are still developing and are not yet stable enough to undergo refractive surgery. While there are no strict upper...
When Is Vision Fully Developed?
The human eye goes on a journey of growth hitting vision milestones in the same manner as the rest of the body. It’s a misconception that babies are born with full-sized eyes. The eyes continue to grow throughout a child’s youth and into their early adulthood. With...
What is a Refractive Error? | Kansas City Refractive Eye Surgeons
Refractive errors are visual conditions that impact how clearly you can see up close and/or far away. These problems come from the shape of your cornea and the capability of your lens. When the eye can’t refract (bend) light properly, it can’t focus light directly...
LASIK and Laser Surgery Options for Astigmatism Correction
Astigmatism is a common type of refractive error that affects approximately 1 in 3 Americans. The condition, though commonly genetic, stems from irregularities in the curvature of the cornea (front surface of the eye). When astigmatism is present, the cornea has a...
Types of Refractive Errors and How to Treat Them
Refractive errors are a group of common eye conditions that make it difficult to see clearly. In the United States alone, more than 150 million people suffer from at least one type of refractive error. But as ocular technologies have advanced, doctors are more...