If you are considering LASIK, you may be wondering what the most important step is during LASIK. You think, “It must be when the doctor aims the laser”, “…must be how they move the laser” or “when they prep my eyes”….

Truth is – the most important step is actually before you have LASIK. It is determining if you are a candidate. Determining candidacy is the most important step, because if you are not a… Continue

Diane has an eye exam today with Dr. Mozayeni. She is not looking forward to it, but not because of Dr. Mozayeni or his practice. To the contrary, Diane just plain does not like going to the eye doctor. But Diane also knows that she is a great candidate for LASIK and if she can get up the courage, having LASIK would change her life. She knows she should not be scared, after… Continue

The simple answer is yes. But, these are your eyes and there is nothing simple about them or their care. Also LASIK has become a common term that describes several types of refractive surgery or laser vision correction procedures. As a LASIK Surgeon and Cornea Specialist in Charlotte, Dr. Mozayeni has received the advanced training necessary and has the experience to assist those who are over 40 with making the right decision about… Continue

Is LASIK okay for your children or teens? Is LASIK riskier for a senior than a middle-aged adult?

For most any surgical procedures, there is an ideal age range for patients. For LASIK, these ages are set to capture patients with stable vision and a relatively healthy corneal history. Below is information regarding children, teens, middle-aged and senior patients interested in age-related information about laser eye surgery.

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Children, Pre-Teens and Teenagers

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Halloween is a time of ghosts and goblins and all things scary. But, one thing you don’t have to be afraid of is LASIK. The term might incite fear at first, but read on for 5 reasons to ease your mind:

1. We have the Fastest laser available – The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q is the fastest laser approved by the FDA.  It can correct your vision in about the time it takes to

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Can computer or laptop screens damage your eyes? What about iPhones and Blackberries? These two questions are becoming more and more common as technology becomes an essential part of our everyday lives.

Recently, Dr. Mozayeni was interviewed on WBTV in Charlotte, NC regarding the relationship between poor eyesight and increased cell phone usage. He and others believe that by continuing to study trends on electronic devices’ effect on eyesight, ophthalmologists and eye surgeons… Continue