While LASIK remains the most popular refractive surgery option, it’s certainly not the only choice available to you. Alternatives such as Visian ICL achieve excellent results and provide you with a good vision correction solution in the event that you aren’t a good LASIK candidate.
We’ve created the following quiz to help you determine whether Visian ICL may be right for you. You can also learn more about your options by scheduling an evaluation with one of our ophthalmologists.
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Read MoreWhile LASIK remains the most popular treatment to correct vision issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, the procedure isn’t right for everyone. There are several reasons why you may not be a good LASIK candidate, such as having very thin corneas or a severe vision prescription. In these situations, Visian ICL provides you with an effective alternative that will eliminate your dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
This procedure is an excellent option for individuals who are nearsighted or have astigmatism. Our ophthalmologists can achieve comparable results with Visian ICL...
Read MoreIf you experience refractive vision errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans require corrective lenses to improve these vision issues.
At Northeastern Eye Institute, we offer a wide range of options to improve refractive vision errors. If you’d like a permanent vision correction solution that eliminates your need for glasses and contact lenses, then you may want to consider LASIK or an alternative refractive surgery procedure. In addition, our optical...
Read MoreRecovery after LASIK eye surgery is typically pretty fast, with most patients able to drive and resume everyday activities the day after surgery. However, there are still some restrictions that you should keep in mind in order to promote optimal healing. Athletic activities can be resumed anywhere from two days to a month after LASIK, depending on the type of activity and your individual healing progression....
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Northeastern Eye Institute is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Shovlin has recently been named the Top Optometrist in the country by the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF). The NKCF is an outreach program established by the UC-Irvine Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. Their mission is to increase awareness and understanding of keratoconus, and they fund...
Cataracts are one of the most common age-related vision conditions impacting Americans today. Often, the initial symptoms are very subtle, making it hard to tell whether you need to seek treatment. This is one of the reasons why it is crucial that you receive annual eye exams after the age of 40. Early detection is the best way to prevent vision loss.
We’ve created the following quiz to help you determine whether you may be experiencing the early warning signs of cataracts. Take it to see if you may be ready for an eye exam and cataract screening.
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Read MoreWe've become highly dependent on technology in many areas of our life, and one of the core pieces of technology that we rely on is a computer. Most people use a computer on a daily basis -- as part of their jobs, to surf the Internet at home, to complete creative projects and for a variety of other reasons. So it is common for perspective LASIK patients to be concerned about having to take time away from a computer after their procedure.
In fact, one of the most common questions our eye surgeons hear during consultations is, "How long will I have to wait to use a computer after my LASIK...
Read MoreIf you've started to notice your vision deteriorating and you're over the age of 50, there's a good chance you may be developing cataracts. Cataracts are extremely common in older men and women, and can lead to full blindness if not treated. Luckily, cataract surgery is a safe and effective option that can restore your vision.
Take our quiz to see if you may be a candidate for cataract surgery, then give us a call at 800-334-2233 to schedule your eye appointment. Our team of experienced eye surgeons can examine you to see if you may have cataracts or a...
Read MoreYou can expect to achieve excellent results from LASIK. The procedure boasts a satisfaction rate well over 95%, and the overwhelming majority of patients can see clearly without glasses after their procedure. However, it’s important to understand that achieving 20/20 vision after LASIK isn’t a guarantee. In order to ensure you are satisfied with your results, it’s important to have realistic expectations from the outset of the process.
The success rate of LASIK is excellent:
At the Northeastern Eye Institute, we have a lot of goals, depending on the specific procedure in question. However, our overriding goal is simple: protecting your vision and ensuring you can keep seeing clearly for as long as possible.
As such, preventing vision loss is our number one priority. We are committed to helping our Scranton-area patients prevent vision loss with a number of important eye care services. One of the keys to achieving that goal is awareness – knowing what to be on the lookout for is crucial if you are to maintain healthy vision.
As part of that goal, we're...
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