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LASIK FAQs – Raleigh, NC – Isaac Porter, MD – A State of Sight #89

by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | LASIK

If you’re tired of glasses, LASIK can be a great solution. Many people wonder if laser eye surgery is painful. Learn the answer to this question and more by watching this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD. Also covered in this video: information...

LASIK and PRK basics, laser vision correction explanation – A State of Sight #4

by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | LASIK

Laser vision correction can reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Isaac Porter, MD, explains how LASIK and PRK work to correct vision by reshaping the cornea. Nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism can be corrected with...

LASIK qualifications. What is a free LASIK evaluation? – A State of Sight #5

by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | LASIK

Isaac Porter, MD explains the tests and evaluation needed to determine if a patient is a candidate for LASIK or PRK. In a free evaluation, the stability of the eyeglass or contact lens prescription is checked to ensure that it is not currently changing. Specialized...

LASIK vs. PRK, laser vision correction, LASEK, epi-LASIK – A State of Sight #6

by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | LASIK

Isaac Porter, MD explains the differences between LASIK and PRK and the advantages of each procedure in A State of Sight. Many patients will have a choice between LASIK and PRK when they decide to have laser vision correction. In this episode, Dr. Porter outlines the...

LASIK & pregnancy / effects on vision and timing of surgery – A State of Sight #102

by admin | Nov 18, 2020 | LASIK

Pregnancy can affect the eyes and can change the prescription needed for glasses or contact lenses. Because of this, we do not perform LASIK during pregnancy. The changes can take some time to resolve after delivery and we usually prefer to wait six months afterwards...

LASIK Raleigh, NC, PRK, laser vision surgery, Lowry Porter Ophthalmology – A State of Sight #20

by admin | Nov 18, 2020 | LASIK

LASIK and PRK are the most common laser vision correction procedures. Isaac Porter, MD explains what to expect in an evaluation for LASIK. Patients will have their medical history reviewed, their vision checked, and have specialized testing procedures. These tests...
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