Glaucoma causes irreversible damage and is one of the most common causes of visual loss. Regular checkups and treatment can help prevent or slow vision loss. 

Refractive lens exchange (RLE) and LASIK can help with your vision. They are two of the most popular surgical treatments for refractive eye errors. Many people know about LASIK but not RLE. However, you may benefit more from alternative eye treatments that are also dependable and highly effective.

LASIK has gained popularity over the years and many individuals with refractive errors opt for this solution to regain their clear sight. However, so much misinformation spreads around that keeps others from getting the treatment.

A cataract is a clouding that develops on the eye lens. It begins when the proteins in your eye start forming clumps that hinder the eye lens from sending clear images to your retina. The retina converts light that enters the eye into signals and sends them to the optic nerve to carry the cues to your brain.

Cases of glaucoma are on the rise. Statistics show that it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. In America alone, about three million people suffer from this condition. Unfortunately, most people with the condition are unaware of it since there are no early symptoms. 

LASIK has been around for over two decades, during which time millions of patients have benefited from the procedure. Most patients who have undergone the FDA-approved eye surgery enjoy perfect 20/20 vision. 

You’ve probably heard of cataracts, even if you aren’t aware of just how common they are. According to the National Eye Institute, cataracts affect an estimated 24.4 million Americans aged 40 or older. This progressive eye condition occurs when there are changes to the proteins that are usually evenly dispersed across the natural lens of the eye.

Although LASIK or laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis is the most well-known type of laser vision correction surgery, several other techniques can also be used to correct the refractive eye errors that cause nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.

Glaucoma is a common eye disease that affects around 3 million Americans each year. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. That is because, unfortunately, any vision that is lost as a result of glaucoma is irreversible. For this reason, glaucoma should be detected and treated as quickly as possible.

These two procedures are similar but entail different needs depending on your visual predicament. Both their approaches present various challenges and emphases.