LASIK vs. Contact Lenses: Which Costs More Over Time?

If you wear contact lenses every day, you've probably become accustomed to the ongoing costs that come with them. Between purchasing contacts, contact lens solution, replacement cases, routine eye exams, and occasionally updating your glasses prescription, the expenses can add up year after year.Many people considering LASIK wonder whether the procedure is worth the investment. While LASIK involves an upfront cost, contact lenses require continuous spending for as long as you wear them. When comparing LASIK vs. contact lenses over…

What Does an Eye Chart Actually Measure?

If you’ve ever had an eye exam, chances are you’ve read from an eye chart. These simple charts, often found in both eye doctors’ offices and primary care clinics, have been used for over 150 years to measure vision. But what do they really test, and what do those results mean for your eyesight and candidacy for procedures like LASIK at Accuvision LASIK? How Eye Charts Work The first standardized eye chart was created in 1862 by Dutch ophthalmologist Dr. Herman Snellen. Today,…

Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK

If you’ve been considering LASIK to free yourself from glasses and contacts, one of the first questions you might ask is: Am I a good candidate? At Accuvision LASIK in Charlotte, our team, led by Dr. Bill Hammonds, the Official LASIK provider for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets, carefully evaluates each patient to ensure the safest and most successful outcomes. While LASIK has helped millions achieve clear vision, not everyone is an ideal candidate. Below are the main factors that determine eligibility.…