The next couple days after the immediate recovery from PRK eye surgery were amazing and fantastic! Having only seen with the aid of glasses since the age of eight, to wake up in the morning and know where I was, what time of day it was and if my fiancé was at home or in the gym was completely and unexpectedly incredible.

LASIK is an eye surgery done to correct a patient's dependency on wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses. This surgery is most common in patients that have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. There are a few different types of LASIK surgery to be performed. Which one is used depends on the patient and that particular patient's problem. The first step towards having this procedure done is to talk with your Ophthalmologist to see if you are a good candidate.

When we need assistance with our sight the usual aids we use are glasses in the form of frame or contact lenses.

There are a number of reasons why they are inconvenient. They become outdated; they are easily lost; they are easily broken and at times they aren't attractive.

The medical profession's answer to this dilemma has been LASIK "Laser Eye Surgery."

What is Laser Eye Surgery?

A lot of people that are looking to have laser eye surgery are scared or confused about the process. Here, I try to answer some of the most common questions through the eyes of someone who recently had it done.

What does the lead-up process entail?