Articles Tagged: SMILE
Amanda Zellar
How Long Does a Consultation Take?
When you call or email to schedule a complimentary Lasik consultation, one of the first things the scheduler will let you know is how long the appointment will last. I’ll tell you that it takes about two hours from the time …
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Amanda Zellar
4 Common LASIK Scams — Learn How to Avoid Them!
Some LASIK centers pride themselves on quality, others on the bargain you can get with discounted rates on surgery. Here’s why cheap LASIK is too good to be true. Is $220 Per Eye Too Good To Be True? One way …
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Dave Lemieux
Dr. Haddad Recognized as Pioneer in Healthcare by Crain’s Detroit
Crain’s Healthcare Heroes recognizes Dr. Haddad for his contributions to laser vision correction in their Crain’s 2017 Health Care Heroes list. The 16th annual list honors professionals in eight categories and Dr. Haddad was chosen as a finalist for contributions …
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Amanda Zellar
Why We Don’t Do KAMRA Inlay
One procedure that seems to offer vision correction to certain farsighted patients is a corneal inlay, like RaindropTM, or KAMRA InlayTM. The procedure seems to be a way for farsighted patients, or patients who might be a little bit older …
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Amanda Zellar
Can I Have Lasik If I Have Astigmatism?
One common question from patients is whether they can still have LASIK if they’ve been diagnosed with astigmatism but the good news, however, is that most patients with astigmatism are good candidates for LASIK. Astigmatism is a refractive error, just …
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Amanda Zellar
The 9 Worst Things About Wearing Glasses
We break down our top 9 reasons why people HATE wearing glasses and decide to ditch their glasses with LASIK. 1. Glasses are Expensive If you’ve ever bought glasses, you know that the fashionable frames are only the first expense …
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Amanda Zellar
We’re Giving Back To Veterans This Memorial Day
In honor of all the service men and women that give up so much to protect our country, Laser Eye Institute wants to give back this Memorial Day. We will be selecting three veterans to receive SMILE vision correction surgery …
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Amanda Zellar
First SMILE Procedure Performed in Michigan by Dr. Haddad
The first Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) surgery was performed in Michigan today, by Dr. Daniel Haddad, founder and medical director of Laser Eye Institute. SMILE surgery is a new form of laser vision correction that affords a quicker recovery, …
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