Look at you! You’ve got your nine-to-five office job. You’re on your grind. You’re proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Spanish (at least according to your resume). You’ve come so far. But people just don’t understand how hard you really have it. While you take a break from humble bragging about your desk toys and...
Read ArticleDear contacts, We had a good run. I appreciate all of the work you’ve done over the years, really I do. Hell, you gave me the gift of sight. You’re amazing. But lately, it just hasn’t been the same… I’m sick of the routine. The waking up blind, stumbling over cold feet to the bathroom...
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Does LASIK eye surgery costs one bajillion dollars? Well, no. It can’t be that much. “Bajillion” isn’t a number. But it’s not cheap, that’s for sure. Right? The average cost for LASIK is around $4,200, or $2,100 per eye. That’s nothing to sneeze at, but there are things you can do to make the cost...
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There’s always tomorrow. We’ve got plenty of time. Tomorrow is another day. Eh, it’ll be fiiiiiine. These are the procrastinator mantras. You can hear them echo across college campuses, office bullpens and dilapidated apartment buildings everywhere. Anytime something needs to get done, a procrastinator is ready to put it off one more day. And another...
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Update: ZEISS SMILE is now available in the US -Learn more about choosing ZEISS SMILE over LASIK or PRK ZEISS SMILE isn’t available in the US yet, but its FDA studies seem to indicate that it will be at some point soon. So, when ZEISS SMILE comes out should you go for it or go for LASIK? We explore...
Read ArticleSo you’re excited about the idea of life after LASIK. Can’t say we blame you. Imagine going for a spontaneous swim without worrying about your contacts, or finally being able to see your alarm clock in the morning. Imagine not groping around in a panic every time you drop a contact on the bathroom floor....
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Addressing Farsightedness and Nearsightedness with LASIK If you’re considering LASIK surgery, knowing the details about the procedure, the side effects, and the expected results are important. Many patients have lots of questions about how LASIK laser eye surgery can correct their vision, especially when it comes to farsightedness and nearsightedness. Read on for the most...
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Fad workouts come and go, but some exercise routines stand the test of time. Whether you’re a true yogi, or just a “yogi,” yoga is a great way to build strength, increase flexibility and ease stress. That is, if you don’t have glasses wrecking your (vinyasa) flow. Before you squeeze into those yoga pants and...
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Jay Bansal, MD, Founder of LaserVue Eye Center in the Bay Area Read below to hear what our patients have to say about their experience at the LaserVue offices! It was nothing short of a miracle. My vision is 20/20, the new found freedom is incredible. Susan Roesgen – CNN News Anchor A surprising number...
Read ArticleLASIK has become one of the most popular surgeries in the world, and not without merit. Since its early days, LASIK has been known throughout the medical community and the general public as an extraordinarily safe and effective procedure. When LASIK was first developed, surgeons would perform part of the surgery by hand, using an...
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Dr. Jay Bansal has been performing LASIK eye surgery for over two decades. When it comes LASIK, Dr. Bansal knows the ins and outs, ups and downs, and most everything in between. If you’re considering LASIK eye surgery but aren’t sure if it’s worth it, you’re not alone. Here are Dr. Bansal’s top 10 reasons...
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Dr. Jay Bansal offers advanced laser eye surgery to the residents of the North Bay Area. For nearly two decades, Dr. Bansal has been performing LASIK surgery for patients in California. Whereas most people don’t know what career they want halfway through college, Dr. Bansal knew all his life he was going to help people...
Read ArticleLaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center helps patients in the San Francisco Bay Area reclaim their vision. If you have questions about astigmatism and LASIK surgery, read on to learn more. I have astigmatism and am +X nearsighted / -X farsighted—am I a candidate for LASIK? First and foremost: only a qualified refractive surgeon that has...
Read ArticleIs it possible to have LASIK for farsightedness after having LASIK twice for nearsightedness? Yes, it is possible to have LASIK surgery 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...
Read ArticleWith new technology, new questions arise. This time we’ll discuss ZEISS SMILE ZEISS SMILE has been presented as a less invasive procedure to correct for myopia and astigmatism. During ZEISS SMILE, a 3D lens is cut and created in the cornea with a laser to correct the eye’s prescription. The laser also creates a small incision...
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