Color blindness is quite common, effecting up to 8% of males. Lasik surgery has no effect on color blindness whatsoever. A patients color sensitivity will remain the same after surgery.
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How important is it for patients unfamiliar with mono vision correction to have a contact lens trial before surgery?, or would a surgeon just go ahead and do the operation. Thanks, Jim
People over forty will continue to lose reading ability as they age.
If a person needs glasses for near and far, like bifocals people do. The choice in treating these people with LASIK is : 1) just treat the distance prescription and allow them to use reading glasses. 2) bifocal LASIK or what is known as MONOVISION, where one eye is treated for good distance vision and the other for near.
Not everyone can adjust to mono so We always recommend test in the office showing people what it would be like with mono LASIK. After this, The patient will have a very good idea whether this is a good option for them.
Do you accept GHI insurance or Local 371 for partial LASIK coverage or anything?
We have prearranged prices with several of the major commercial insurances, as well as contracts with a handful of local unions. Your DelloRusso laser vision counselor will be able to direct you with this at your time of consultation.
Is LASIK Permanent?
Watch this interview with Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo, who answers many of the LASIK frequently asked questions about LASIK:
– Is LASIK permanent?
– What is a good age for LASIK?
– Which season is best for LASIK?
– Who is a good candidate for LASIK?
– Can I expect 20/20 vision after LASIK?
– Is LASIK painful?
– How long does it take to perform LASIK?
How Much Does LASIK cost?
Dr. Joseph Dello Russo discusses the LASIK cost.
The Future of LASIK
Listen to Drs. Joseph and Jeffrey Dello Russo discussing the future of LASIK.
LASIK Financing
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