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Refractive eye surgery is a popular method for correcting vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Two common types of refractive eye surgery are ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) implantation and LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) surgery. Both of these procedures are designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses, but they…

LASIK is a popular and effective surgical procedure for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While many patients achieve excellent visual results with LASIK, it’s important to understand the potential for future changes to your vision and whether you may need additional surgery to maintain clear vision. What Makes LASIK “Wear Off” One of the biggest…

As we age, our vision often changes, which can cause us to experience refractive errors. Refractive errors occur when the eye does not bend (refract) light properly, causing blurry or distorted vision. The most common refractive errors are nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia. In this blog, we will discuss why our vision changes…

Can My Presbyopia Be Fixed? Presbyopia is a common age-related eye condition that affects the ability to focus on close objects. This can be corrected with multifocal lenses during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE). In this blog, we will explore the advantages and drawbacks of fixing presbyopia with multifocal lenses during these procedures….

What Is A Dominant Eye? How Can You Tell Which Eye Is Dominant? At Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser, we know that the dominant eye is the eye that exerts more effort and transmits a greater number of visual signals to the brain. The Best Way to Find Your Dominant Eye It is quite easy…

What Is LASIK LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a type of refractive surgery that corrects common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure involves reshaping the cornea using a laser to improve the way light enters the eye, providing clearer vision. What Is Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery is a procedure to…

LASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) are two popular procedures that correct vision problems and help people achieve clear vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. However, the difference between these two procedures lies in the way they achieve this goal. How Does LASIK Work? LASIK is a procedure that involves reshaping the…

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a type of surgery that replaces the natural lens in the eye with an artificial lens in order to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. RLE can be considered an alternative to the laser vision correction BCLasik offers and is often recommended for people over the age…

Laser vision correction, also known as laser eye surgery, is a popular and effective way to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. However, it is not uncommon for people to have concerns about undergoing surgery, especially surgery on their eyes. This post will discuss some of the most common concerns people have…

During refractive lens exchange, your natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens to correct your vision. This is done to reduce your need for progressives, bifocals or reading glasses.  If you haven’t heard of this procedure, don’t worry! We’ll explain the top five things you should know about Refractive lens exchange, also called…