A common concern for patients who are about to undergo LASIK at the Roholt Vision Institute is how soon they can engage in certain activities post-surgery. After all, many of these patients are highly active individuals who opt for LASIK to help improve their vision while engaging in the sports or physical activity of their… Read More »
Refractive vision problems like myopia and hyperopia make it hard for people to see objects located far from them or near them, respectively. These problems can affect a person at any stage of life and are the most common vision defects in both men and women. The main reason for development of these refractive vision… Read More »
By and large, laser eye surgery at the Roholt Vision Institute is relatively low-risk. Our surgeons are more experienced and advancements in laser technology have significantly reduced the incidence of post-surgery complications. It is important to note though that there is no such thing as a risk-free surgery. In laser eye surgery, there is always the… Read More »
Despite the popularity of LASIK, fears associated with the procedure are still common. There’s no denying the fact that there are risks associated with the procedure yet ultimately, it’s all about finding a reliable eye care provider that you can fully trust. Fear of Being Awake and Feeling Pain During the Procedure This is the… Read More »
Laser eye surgery may sound like a complex procedure for many. However, laser vision correction is generally an outpatient procedure which aims to address refractive eye errors. The most common types of refractive errors include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia. Blurred vision is the most common symptom of refractive errors, alongside one or… Read More »
Vision correction via laser is almost always sought by those who are already frustrated and inconvenienced with long-term use of eyeglasses or contact lenses. There are various reasons why people seek laser surgery. Every so often, it all boils down to the following: convenience, increased comfort, improved self-esteem, and better job opportunities (some jobs such… Read More »
One of the most common concerns of patients who are looking into having LASIK at the Roholt Vision Institute is whether or not it’s riskier than contact lenses. Comparing both may be akin to comparing apples to oranges. Why is this so? LASIK involves surgery while wearing contact lenses isn’t. As with all types of… Read More »
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) has helped improved the lives of millions of people for more than a decade now (it was officially approved by the FDA in 1998). Like all forms of surgery, it has its own set of potential risk and complications that should be carefully assessed and considered before the procedure. Here… Read More »
Here at our Ohio LASIK practice, we have helped men and women dramatically improve their vision. This outpatient eye surgical procedure is FDA-approved to correct refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. We have also received queries on whether or not they are qualified to have LASIK. By and large, laser is employed to reshape… Read More »
My name is Gwen and I am a technician at Roholt Vision Institute. I started wearing glasses in the first grade. By middle school I was so nearsighted I couldn’t make out the “BIG E” on a vision chart unless it was 3 feet in front of me. I wore contact lenses from ages 12-20… Read More »
