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Dave Lemieux
LASIK, LASEK, & ReLex SMILE: 2019 Facts
My goal for this article is to deliver you the facts about Laser Vision Correction (LVC), and deliberately counter the misleading information that exists on the internet today.
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Amanda Zellar
One Month After ReLex SMILE Eye Surgery & Life is Great!
It’s been a little over a month since my ReLex SMILE eye surgery, and it’s crazy to think how much my life has changed in so many interesting ways. For example, I am currently a student and take night classes. …
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Dave Lemieux
Can I Use my HSA or FSA for LASIK, PRK, or SMILE Eye Surgery?
The answer is “YES”. The beauty of using your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is that you are receiving laser vision correction for about 20-30% less then if you paid cash; the range depends on your …
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Amanda Zellar
7 Things You’ll Love Just 1 Week After SMILE
I’m one week post-SMILE! It’s officially been one week since I became the first patient in Michigan to have SMILE for astigmatism and I’m happy to report that I am seeing better than ever! I’ve had a lot of time to think about the reasons why I was so happy to have laser vision correction, and the ways my life has already changed.
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Amanda Zellar
I Did It First: SMILE with Astigmatism
Part two in Amanda’s journey–Why did she choose SMILE for Astigmatism?
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Amanda Zellar
Astigmatism and The Day Before SMILE Eye Surgery
Laser Eye Institute’s own Amanda Zellar is set to have SMILE for Astigmatism THIS WEEK! She’s going to be the first patient at our office to have this revolutionary new procedure, and wrote about how excited she is to have Dr. Haddad perfect her vision.
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Amanda Zellar
We’re SMILE-ing at this BIG NEWS!
Our most advanced procedure, ReLex SMILE, has been approved for a wider range of patients, including those with astigmatism. If you’ve been waiting for this news, now’s the perfect time to have our most advanced technology correct your vision!
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Amanda Zellar
Frequently Asked Questions: Part Five
Exactly what your recovery looks like will depend on what type of procedure or procedures you have—recovery from LASIK will be a little different from SMILE, and an little different from LASEK. For most patients who have Lasik, the most popular option, recovery is very quick! You’ll be able to resume most of your regular activities within a day or two.
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Amanda Zellar
Seeing is Believing: Using Visualization with LASIK
If you’re nervous about procedure day, look no further. We have a great exercise in outcome visualization to take you to the next level and your vision into the next stage of life: After Lasik.
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