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Near sightedness

Near-sightedness is caused by an eyeball that is too long or a cornea that is too curved. This results in vision that is blurry in the distance but clear at near. People that are very highly near-sighted must hold an object very close before it is clear. Some people use glasses or contact lenses to treat this problem. Other people find these to be inconvenient and prefer the greater convenience with a surgical treatment.

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Commonly Asked Questions:

Are you taking Flomax?

If so, make your eye doctor aware of this at your eye appointment. Flomax has been associated with increased difficulty during cataract surgery and requires extra preparation to improve the chance of a good outcome. Tell your doctor you take Flomax.

When should I consider cataract surgery?

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Many LASIK patients might wonder if having LASIK is a risk for soccer (football) players or for other sports. Is it safe for a soccer player to have LASIK? Is it safe for a football player to have LASIK? Is it safe for a combatant sport participant (such as boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts) to have LASIK performed?

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San Jose is one of the most competitive areas of the world for LASIK surgeons. Silicon Valley has brought with it a high supply of patients seeking LASIK eye surgery. With the most modern LASIK equipment, residents of the San Jose can expect high quality LASIK treatment. San Jose is also known for its tech savvy residents so they should have high expectations of receiving the best equipment that is available in the world. There is still a difference in LASIK surgeons and LASIK centers so residents of San Jose should consider there choices carefully. Although complications are rare in LASIK eye surgery, they can occur and it is important that you select the best LASIK surgeon so that the equipment and skill of the LASIK surgeon give you the highest chance of a successful procedure.

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