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SMILE Surgery

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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SMILE Procedure

I Did It First: SMILE with Astigmatism

Part two in Amanda’s journey–Why did she choose SMILE for Astigmatism?

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Astigmatism LASIK

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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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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Patient Profile: From NoMi to NoGlasses

I’m often flabbergasted while watching a film, like- have trees always been this beautiful??! I live in northern Michigan where we have stunning views of water and winding roads where I can now see details I had never seen before– bugs on flowers, branches on trees across the horizon– the world is truly a stunning and beautiful place.

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3 Reasons Why Monovision Is The Real Deal

Monovision works by having your eyes set to different prescriptions—one eye set for near vision, and the other set for distance. This allows you to have seamless, uninterrupted vision as you move about your day.

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Change Your Life With LASIK (and Jane Austen)

Even the bookish don’t need to hide behind glasses! In an uncommon way, Jane Austen provides inspiration for improving your vision to improve your life.

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Improve Your Success in These 25 Careers

If you’re already crushing it in your day job, this article might not be for you.

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3 Hacks to Turn your Tax Refund into 20/20 Vision

When tax time rolls around, it’s easy to spend that refund check as quickly as you get it. This year, why not use your tax refund as an investment into better vision? Here are a few ways to get the most out of your hard-earned money, before April 15.

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