LASIK and Patient Age
Can a person’s age prevent him or her from undergoing LASIK? In the majority of cases, a person’s age will not be the sole reason that he or she is not a suitable candidate for LASIK. Many patients, whether they are in their early 20s or even in their 80s, may benefit from LASIK. The…
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What can be done about dark bags under the eye
Eye Health & Facts,Oculoplastic
Many people have asked if anything can be done for the unsightly bags under their eyes. These usually come on with age, and become more prominent as time passes. They are puffy especially in the morning, and appear dark gray in color due to the extra fluid they suck up overnight. Walking around with them…
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What Patients Should Know About LASIK Surgery and Cataracts
There are many different ways that our eye care specialists can help patients achieve optimal vision and excellent eye health. This can be done through different kinds of laser eye surgery treatments. During the consultation process, we will be sure to give you all of the information that you need to make an informed decision…
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LASIK and Pregnancy – What Patients Should Know
LASIK is one the best options out there for people who would like to improve the overall quality of their vision. It’s an effective treatment option for refractive errors, which you might know better as: Myopia (Nearsightedness) Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Astigmatism As effective as laser eye surgery can be for many people, not everyone is a…
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LASIK and Contrast Sensitivity
LASIK is one of the most popular options out there to address refractive errors, which you may know better by the terms myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. While corrective lenses were the norm in the past and can still prove effective for care, laser eye surgery is a true step forward, eliminating the need…
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Scleral contact lens technologies offers hope for those with severe cornea and dry eye problems
Scleral contact lenses have been effectively utilized at the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute since 2010. They offer an alternative to traditional rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses for those with severe corneal disease such as keratoconus or those with severe dry eye. These lenses are much larger than standard RGP’s and vault over the…
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About Halos After LASIK Surgery
One of the most popular options out there to address refractive error is LASIK. LASIK is an effective laser eye surgery option, helping millions worldwide achieve excellent vision without the aid of prescription glasses or contact lenses. Even though LASIK is very effective, LASIK is a surgery and all surgeries have side effects. It’s important…
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PRK Prices and Payment Options
At our laser eye surgery center, Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, we believe that everyone should be able to take advantage of the scientific breakthroughs that have revolutionized eye care. Millions of people around the globe have been able to free themselves from having to depend on glasses and contact lenses in their daily lives,…
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How to Reduce Sensitivity to Light After LASIK
One of the most popular vision correction surgeries out there today is LASIK. By undergoing LASIK surgery, a patient is able to see clearly without the aid of glasses or contact lenses. As effective as LASIK is, many patients who come to our Rapid City laser eye surgery center do note changes in their vision… Continue reading How to Reduce Sensitivity to Light After LASIK
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Tiny Telescopes Restore Sight to Patients with Macular Degeneration
The miniature implantable telescope (IMT) is a new technology designed to help those with vision loss from macular degeneration. The IMT helps magnify targets in central vision, approximately 2.5 times onto healthy retina so central vision is improved. The following article highlights the experience two patients who have received the IMT from Dr. Khachikian. http://rapidcityjournal.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/tiny-telescopes-restore-sight-to-macular-degeneration-patients/article_2b90bc98-1cdf-596c-a888-92971e9cdd6d.html…
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