Cataract Surgery Facts and FAQs
Although we do have an FAQ section on our site, we thought we’d put together a list of the most common questions and misconceptions we get regarding cataracts and cataract surgery. If you have other questions, please let us know by contacting us. What is a cataract? A cataract is a degeneration of protein in […]
Nutrition and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
We have all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” It turns out that you may “See what you eat.” The evidence is mounting that nutrition may play a vital role in preventing eye disease, specifically Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a breakdown of the central part of the retina that occurs […]
What are Vitreous Floaters?
Vitreous floaters, those elusive specks and shadows that dance across our vision, and are a prevalent phenomenon experienced by many. Described as spots, bugs, or spider webs, these floaters originate within the vitreous. The vitreous is a clear jelly-like substance that contributes to the eye’s structure. What makes vitreous floaters fascinating is their ability to […]
LASIK Consultation: What Happens During a Consultation?
If you are considering life-changing vision correction surgery, you will be required to have a LASIK consultation. The consultation is essential to evaluating the health of your eyes and determining your candidacy for surgery. By the end of the appointment, we want you to know your surgical options, the pricing, and your surgery date! Therefore, for those […]
Eyelid Twitch: What it is, Why it Happens, and How to Stop It
Have you ever been talking with someone and all of a sudden you start to feel your eyelid twitch? Or, you wake up after a long night of little sleep, down the espresso, and on your drive to work you start to notice your eyelid twitching? Or better yet, you are working endlessly on the […]
Vision Correction Options for Patients Over 45 Years Old
As we age, many people start to have difficulty focusing on objects that are close-up. This loss of focusing power is generally caused by a condition known as Presbyopia. It is a part of the natural aging process and affects everyone. That’s the not so good news.The good news is that the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK […]
Photorefractive Keratectomy: The difference between PRK and LASIK
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a type of laser vision correction surgery that predates LASIK and SMILE. The overall goal of PRK is the same as LASIK: to correct refractive errors and reduce dependency on glasses and contact lenses. PRK and LASIK both use a laser to reshape the cornea. Correct curvature allows the light entering […]
LASIK FAQs
Although we do have an FAQ section on our site, we thought we’d put together a list of the MOST COMMON questions we get regarding LASIK. If you have other questions, please let us know by emailing contact@filutowski.com What is laser vision correction? Is it different than LASIK? LASIK is a type of laser vision correction. “Laser vision correction” refers […]
Refractive Lens Exchange: What is RLE?
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a type of vision correction surgery that is an alternative to LASIK, PRK, or SMILE. RLE corrects unfocused vision by replacing the crystalline lens in your eye with an artificial intraocular lens implant (IOL). Replacing the lens allows light to focus correctly on your retina. It is very similar to […]
Vision Correction: What you need to know about LASIK pre-op to post-op
In today’s world, we are surrounded by screens. Smartphones, televisions, video games, and occupations requiring extended hours in front of computer monitors put our eyes under constant strain. Naturally, this has led to a rise in people reporting vision impairments. According to the Vision Health Initiative, approximately 14 million Americans age 12 and older have self-reported […]
