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Laser vision correction as we know it at Excel Laser Vision Institute, a LASIK clinic in Los Angeles, has quite an extensive history, thanks to the discoveries of many different researchers, scientists, and doctors. We can thank our advanced technology and eye correction methods to their combined contributions to the study of refractive surgery. One of the most recent improvements to the LASIK procedure is the use of the Wavelight EX500 laser. Harvard-trained surgeon Dr. Moosa discusses how...

While many people have heard of LASIK and cataract surgery, there seems to be a general confusion about whether or not these two procedures can work together to achieve vision goals. Some of the confusion stems from the fact that many Los Angeles clinics offer both cataract surgery and LASIK. Many eye care patients find themselves asking how these two methods of vision correction are different from one another and if they can be utilized in tandem for certain individuals. Fortunately, the...

Most nutritionists can attest to the fact that food impacts many aspects of your health. This is true with everything from your heart to your brain to your eyes. According to LASIK experts in Los Angeles like Doctor Moosa, eye health is important when you want to sustain the visual acuity you gain from laser eye surgery. It is also important beforehand, when you are preparing your eyes for the procedure. Fortunately, there are specific nutrients that you can incorporate into your diet in...

When most people think of laser eye surgery, the word LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) comes to mind. However, most people don’t realize that a good LASIK clinic in Los Angeles like Excel Laser Vision Institute offers more than this traditional method of vision correction. There are different types of LASIK surgery, marked by the kinds of tools and strategies utilized.  The introduction of the femtosecond laser allowed LASIK surgeons to create the corneal flap more...

More than 30 years ago, retinal surgeon Gholam Peyman, MD was granted a patent for modifying corneal curvature in a method now known as laser in-situ keratomileusis or LASIK eye surgery. This eye correction procedure launched a slew of research on refractive errors and accumulated knowledge of the human eye. Thanks to this history of innovation and technology, people now have the option to achieve their vision goals at a Los Angeles LASIK clinic such as Excel Laser Vision...

As an elective surgery with one of the highest patient satisfaction rates, LASIK is drawing much-deserved attention from people all over the world. The speed and precision with which a LASIK surgeon in Orange County can perform a life-changing procedure is groundbreaking. However, many people are intimidated by the incredible nature of this surgery and immediately assume that it is out of their price range.  While LASIK is certainly an investment, many people don’t realize...

If you have ever faced the challenges of poor eyesight, then you know how this can affect every aspect of your life. According to eye care professionals at a Los Angeles LASIK clinic, six out of ten people have some kind of vision problem. This is why long-term solutions like laser eye surgery have become more popular over the years.  Clarity of vision matters for many aspects of our daily life and especially in emergency situations. In recent months, people who rely on contacts...

Over 75 percent of adults in the U.S. need prescription eyewear to correct their vision, which is why LASIK surgeons like Doctor Moosa are starting to see more prospective patients at LASIK clinics. More and more people are realizing the advantages of getting laser eye surgery to treat vision problems, especially since 90% of people over the age of 55 can’t see without prescription glasses or contacts.  LASIK surgery became FDA approved in 1996 and, ever since then, its technology...

According to Doctor Moosa, a LASIK surgeon in Orange County, our eyes can deteriorate even if we maintain 20/20 vision for most of our lives. In fact, it is quite common for people to develop vision problems after turning forty. Yearly eye exams become increasingly important as you age, especially to monitor symptoms of glaucoma, macular degeneration, or cataracts. When these conditions are discovered early, patients increase their chances of maintaining strong, healthy eyes for a longer...

Los Angeles LASIK surgeons have helped many patients realize their vision goals, even when it seemed impossible. For people with very severe prescriptions and dependence on corrective lenses, there is hope! Many LASIK patients have achieved 20/20 vision or better with the procedure. So, before you assume that your prescription is unfixable by laser eye surgery, you need to first understand the advancements that LASIK has undergone over the years and how eligible candidates are now chosen...

If you are considering laser eye surgery from a LASIK clinic in Los Angeles like Excel Laser Vision Institute, then you are not alone. LASIK is one of the most common refractive surgeries with a high patient satisfaction rate and precise, long-term results. Many patients are able to achieve 20/20 vision or better with LASIK eye surgery, making corrective lenses unnecessary. In order to determine if you are a good candidate for laser eye surgery, you should visit a LASIK eye center...

Our eyesight is precious, which is why so many people with vision problems seek out LASIK clinics in Los Angeles. In recent months, the advantages of LASIK surgery have been further experienced by those who have received the procedure and further considered by people who have not. Dr. Moosa, a Harvard-trained surgeon at the Excel Laser Vision Institute, weighs in on this shift in perspective, in light of current events.  With LASIK, life-changing results are just a short...