A History of LASIK Eye Surgery

From the innovation of the excimer laser to the millions of surgeries performed to date, LASIK eye surgery has grown increasingly popular. While variations of refractive surgery have been in practice within ophthalmology for over 100 years, technological advances within the last 50 years have driven the substantial developments and remarkable outcomes that have resulted from today’s LASIK surgery. Improving the vision and lifestyles of his patients is a key value that drives board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal of Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons daily. Below, delve into a brief history of the developments that have made LASIK surgery into what it is today.

a history of lasik eye surgery

From glasses and contacts to PRK and LASIK, patients can enjoy an array of selections to provide greater control over their vision correction treatment.  From now until February 28, 2014, qualified candidates will receive $1000 off our revolutionary bladeless LASIK procedure.  For those who are not ready to undergo LASIK or may not be candidates, we are offering $50 off any complete pair of eyeglasses (outside prescriptions welcome) chosen from our wide-ranging selection of optical and designer frames.

Many patients today do not require glasses or contacts after undergoing LASIK, confirming that for the right candidates, eye surgery can be a life-changing procedure. If you’d like to find out whether you’re a candidate for LASIK or any other method of surgical eye correction, please contact us today. Be sure to connect with us on FacebookTwitter, and Google+ for the latest news eye care, eye surgery, and specials.