Dr. Jay Bansal addresses patient questions about LASIK Eye Surgery. Dr. Bansal is a leading laser eye surgeon located in the Bay Area of Northern California. With over 25,000 eye surgery procedures, Dr. Bansal often speaks at industry events and offers his patients the safest eye surgery correction procedures by investing in the newest and safest...
Read ArticleYes, it is possible to have LASIK for farsightedness after having LASIK for nearsightedness. However, it is important to note that if you have surgery in both eyes for nearsightedness, your distance vision will not be clear because you are correcting your vision for a closer focal point. As we age, our ability to focus...
Read ArticlePost LASIK patients generally take three types of drops: an antibiotic for one week, a steroid for one week, and artificial tears as needed. Post PRK patients are usually prescribed four types of drops: an antibiotic for a week, a steroid tapered over the course of a month, a non-steroidal drop for four days, and...
Read ArticleLaserVue offers cutting-edge All-Laser LASIK technology to the residents of Sunnyvale! The VisuMax system is a highly advanced refractive eye surgery device that revolutionizes the way that LASIK is performed. VisuMax comes from Zeiss, the world renowned optical system manufacturer. All of its components are of the highest quality. These high quality components include high-precision...
Read ArticleBlade-free cataract surgery is a huge step forward from normal cataract surgery. Traditionally, cataract surgery wasn’t a type of laser eye surgery. With advancements in technologies and techniques, however, cataract surgery is more effective than ever before. What are cataracts? A cataract is common visual impairment identified by the clouding of the lens within the...
Read ArticleFor obvious reasons, patients want to know which LASIK procedure is the safest, the most advanced, and the most effective. All surgeries have their own unique risks, and people want to be as informed as they possibly can be before making such a large investment. When it comes to laser eye surgery, there’s no “one-size-fits-all”...
Read ArticleCurious to know what side effects you may experience after having cataract or LASIK surgery? Here are a few side effects that could happen to you after surgery: On the first day, you may feel like you’re looking through cellophane. Once you wake up the next morning, everything you see will be dramatically clearer and...
Read ArticleWhen selecting a LASIK surgeon, it is very important to select one that has at least 10,000 hours of experience. To some, that may seem excessive, but it really isn’t. If you devote 10,000 hours to your job, your hobby, or your passion, chances are good that you are very good at what you do....
Read ArticleMany patients inquire if they need cataract surgery. Many are not sure, because they have been living with the slow progression of cataracts, not noticing the changes. They are accustomed to their compromised vision, often saying their sight is “just fine”. Here are some signs that you may need cataract surgery: You have hazy or...
Read ArticleAs our vision declines, we may not really notice. Because we live with our eyes day in and day out, our vision appears “just fine”. If you would like to have clear vision and remove the need for contact lenses or glasses, here are some signs you need LASIK surgery: You have a moderate case...
Read ArticleMany of our patients want to know what night driving is like after cataract surgery. The answer is not the same for everyone, but here are some typical experiences you may have with your vision while night driving after cataract surgery: Your visual clarity and the colors are much improved. You should be able to...
Read ArticleWhen it comes to LASIK surgery, many patients want the lowest cost in the Bay Area, but you should always beware of being “penny wise and pound foolish”. There are several low cost LASIK providers that cut corners in order to provide bargain prices. However, many patients who have experienced these low cost LASIK centers...
Read ArticleThe cost of cataract surgery varies in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the wide range of prices should be no surprise. Like in all industries, you have your bargain-basement low cost vendors, and you have your high-end vendors. And, like in all industries, you often get what you pay for, so buyer beware. There...
Read ArticleMany of our cataract patients want to know what their vision will be like after cataract surgery. Here is what can be expected, and how your vision will improve after cataract surgery: After cataract surgery, you will be prescribed several eye drops that you will need to apply often, following all post operative instructions. Immediately...
Read ArticleHave you wondered what your vision will be like after LASIK surgery? Here is an overview of what you can expect from your vision after LASIK surgery. First day: Your vision, at first, might seem unclear…kind of like you’re looking through a sheet of cellophane. You also may experience sensations of dryness, itchiness, and irritation...
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