Utah Eye Associates Blog

Let's take a moment to consider the common causes of blindness and what treatments are available to preserve vision.

Dr. David Masihdas discusses the factors that increase the risk of cataracts, including sun exposure and smoking.

Sensitivity to light after LASIK is a potential side effect of this effective laser eye surgery. Read here to learn more.

LASIK is a surgical procedure, and does result in some discomfort after surgery. Find out how you can reduce pain after LASIK surgery.

Understanding the difference between higher and lower order aberrations can help you understand how far LASIK technology has come.

LASIK is one of the safest surgeries in medicine; however, there is a risk of corneal flap complications. Fortunately, the risk is very low.

Dr. David Mashidas discusses the risk of infection after LASIK, and what patients can do to reduce that risk even further.

LASIK risks include undercorrection, overcorrection, infection, dry eye syndrome, and flap complications. These complications are rare and preventable.

The success rates of LASIK surgery are generally high, with patients able to see clearly without the aid of glasses and contact lenses.

Following Dr. Masihdas’ pre-operative LASIK instructions can help you improve your chances for outstanding results from this procedure.