Griffin & Reed Eye Care Vision Information

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) was the precursor to LASIK and is still an excellent laser eye surgery option for many patients. One of our PRK patients, Rebecca, decided to have laser vision correction just before a trip to Hawaii so she could enjoy her vacation unencumbered by contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses. She shares her experience in the video above.

If you’re interested in LASIK, PRK or have questions about laser eye surgery,...

Men and women who’ve had perfect distance and near vision their whole life, or who’ve had LASIK in the past, are accustomed to clear, crisp vision. However, your near vision begins to fade as you age (typically in your 40s), and this is called presbyopia. The KAMRA™ Inlay is an extremely thin lens implant that is inserted into your non-dominant eye to restore your near vision while maintaining your distance vision. Learn more from our eye...

Sometimes, we have patients come in with minor cataract problems, which haven’t progressed enough to cause vision loss and don’t qualify for cataract surgery based on Medicare guidelines. In these instances, we typically recommend doing a refractive lens exchange. Refractive lens exchange involves replacing your natural eye lens with a multifocal implant, which corrects vision like LASIK and prevents the need for cataract surgery later on...

There is a risk of infection involved in any form of surgery, even cataract surgery. Our eye surgeons decrease this risk by having our patients begin taking antibiotics prior to eye surgery, and we also have our at-risk patients start anti-inflammatory medications beforehand. We make sure your eye is in good health through a dilated eye exam before scheduling your procedure. Learn more about the potential risks of cataract surgery...