What is Contact Lens Intolerance or CLI?
Do you struggle with the pain and irritation of wearing contact lenses daily? You are not alone. According to a study conducted in 2016, there is an estimated 45 million people in the United States that wear contact lenses (1); and about 11% of this statistic develop some form of contact lens intolerance or CLI. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Implantable Collamer Lens: Everything to know about Visian ICL
As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, people find themselves staring at screens for long periods every day. Vision problems are now more common than ever. Contacts and eyeglasses help to improve vision but can be costly to upkeep and replace over time. This is one reason why people look into vision correction […]
We’re excited to introduce the SMILE Procedure!
Vision correction surgery, like LASIK, has allowed millions of people the opportunity to break free from glasses and contact lenses. The SMILE procedure is the newest advancement in the field and our latest offering in vision correction surgery. It offers the same freedom as LASIK in a less invasive form. What is SMILE? SMILE (Small […]
