Posts Tagged laser surgery
Should I consider Lasik Eye surgery?
Posted by Dr. John Suson in Milwaukee Eye Care on September 17th, 2009
Many people are curious about Lasik eye surgery as an option for vision correction instead of the traditional glasses or contact lenses that they’ve used for ages. Many people were told in the past that they were not good candidates but with current up-to-date technology, many of these people are actually very good candidates. The reasons for having Lasik eye surgery are very personal and each individual has to look at his or her own needs, desires, and lifestyle. Those things will be the major determinants on whether you should have Lasik eye surgery.
Don’t Compromise: Have Blade Free Lasik or No Surgery at all!
Posted by Dr. John Suson in Milwaukee Eye Care on July 7th, 2009
I recently had a patient tell me the cost of Lasik was his biggest concern. He liked the idea of the top end blade-free technology, but if it wasn’t within his price range, then he couldn’t have it anyway. My answer to this patient: “Your choice is clear. Do NOT have Lasik at all…at least until you can save up some money to have it done right.”
Why Bladeless Lasik Technology is Better: Part I
Posted by Dr. John Suson in Lasik | iLasik, Milwaukee Eye Care on April 23rd, 2009
Why bladeless Lasik technology is better. Part I
I’ve had a lot of experience over the last decade performing Lasik eye surgery with a number of different technologies. I’ve used different lasers and experienced different microkeratomes (the “flap cutters” that are so critical in Lasik eye surgery). In addition, over a decade ago, I had Lasik surgery myself, so I have a unique perspective on how these technologies affect the patient as well as the surgeon.