tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43399532453499246742011-10-03T05:06:41.641-07:00In Oklahoma City and Edmond, Oklahomabloggertbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11420146360427360199noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-18236039652635627502009-12-04T15:44:00.000-08:002009-12-04T15:47:00.355-08:00

Choosing a LASIK surgeon may seem like a difficult decision to make. Your eyes are two of the most important organs in your body, and it is imperative to feel you can trust the person who will be performing LASIK on them. The following recommendations can help you decide who you would like to trust with this important procedure.1. Choose an ophthalmologist with experience and longevity. Not

Tiffanynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-77961066139818649692009-11-03T16:14:00.000-08:002009-11-03T16:18:01.268-08:00

LASIK RequirementsRequirements for good LASIK candidate can be summed up fairly easily. The ideal LASIK candidate:Is over 18Has had a steady prescription for at least 12 monthsHas healthy eyes and good overall healthIs nearsighted, farsighted, or astigmaticHowever, not every person who meets these criteria is a good candidate for LASIK, and other types of treatment may be advised by Dr.

Tiffanynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-74405903666305673352009-10-20T09:22:00.000-07:002009-10-20T09:26:27.818-07:00

Although this year celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the first U.S. patent on LASIK eye surgery, there are still many misconceptions about LASIK, the benefits, risks, and outcomes.Night BlurOne of the biggest misconceptions about LASIK revolves around LASIK and night vision. Light glare at night can be a common side effect of LASIK, though it does occur in progressively fewer and fewer

Tiffanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-50247891039610411992009-09-23T10:03:00.000-07:002009-09-23T10:03:00.321-07:00

In a recent Sports Illustrated article, writer Ian Thomsen is quoted as saying, "Old athletes don't fade away. They go to get their corneas shaved by lasers."It's a funny quote, shedding some light on that fact that LASIK vision correction surgery, while once shunned by athletes because of fear of complications, is now readily embraced by many of them, including household names like Tiger

Ericanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-84755982576241572822009-08-19T08:29:00.000-07:002009-08-19T08:29:00.294-07:00

Are you tired of the tedious daily care involved in wearing contact lenses? Do you want to wake up and see your alarm clock without putting on prescription lenses each morning? If so, you may be considering LASIK, or even custom LASIK, as a way to get rid of your contact lenses for good.The decision to undergo LASIK surgery can be positively life-changing. But it is not something you should take

Ericanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-77693894494094967762009-07-20T07:13:00.000-07:002009-07-20T07:13:00.132-07:00

If you tell people that you are thinking about having LASIK eye surgery, you will most likely get a ton of information and a variety of opinions from a many different sources. It can be difficult to sort out the fact from the fiction. Here are just a few myths we can quickly debunk:Myth #1: LASIK has a long recovery period.Fact: Most patients return to work and their normal daily routine the day

Ericanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-58699900396442383322009-06-17T11:49:00.000-07:002009-06-17T11:49:00.299-07:00

Bladeless LASIK, also more accurately called "all-laser" LASIK, is a new technology available to patients seeking vision improvement. The cost of this bladeless technology can be anywhere from $300 to $500 more per eye. That has left many patients asking, "Is bladeless LASIK worth the hype?"Research studies have shown no real difference in the results of traditional LASIK versus all-laser LASIK.

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Toric IOLs are premium intraocular lenses that are specially designed to treat astigmatism, something IOLs have not been all that successful at doing in the past. IOLs are the artificial lenses used to replace a patient's natural lens during cataract surgery.If you have moderate to severe astigmatism, you likely experience blurry vision that you correct with contact lenses or prescription

Ericanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-64963678662626397262009-04-24T06:06:00.000-07:002009-04-24T07:31:14.207-07:00

We have provided thousands of BOTOX patients in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area with wonderful cosmetic results. However, we hear similar questions from every potential BOTOX patients. Some of the most common BOTOX questions include:How Does BOTOX work?BOTOX uses a form of Botulinum Toxin Type A to inhibit very small muscle fibers in the face from receiving the nerve signal from the brain that

Ericanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-26479312156408284582009-03-24T10:03:00.000-07:002009-04-24T06:59:35.844-07:00

We want our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma patients at Hummel Eye Associates to receive the best results possible, no matter what procedure they have performed. For our cosmetic patients, we provide the two most popular dermal filler choices: Juvederm and Restylane.JuvedermThis dermal filler is one of the newest hyaluronic acid gel fillers available to patients. Juvederm results can last up to a year,

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Restylane is a dermal filler option that we provide our Oklahoma City patients to improve the appearance of wrinkles, lines, nasolabial folds, crow's feet, and thin, or hollow, lips. Restylane is a gel made out of hyaluronic acid gel. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is found naturally within the body, which is a benefit because there is a very small chance of any allergic reaction. Since

Ericanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-33907126972175262762009-03-01T09:57:00.000-08:002009-04-07T10:01:40.435-07:00

Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) are a fantastic vision correction solution for people who are suffering from cataracts, high refractive error, presbyopia, or if you are not eligible for laser vision correction like LASIK or PRK.We provide our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma patients with a variety of premium IOL options so that they can see clearly without glasses or contacts:• Crystalens – These IOLs

Ericanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-51715717597555681552008-12-10T14:53:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:55:14.867-08:00

More than half of all Americans have had cataracts by the age of 80. A yearly exam by a qualified ophthalmologist or cataract eye surgeon can save you from- loss of vision and impaired lifestyle due to cataract.Cataract patients experience cloudiness in their vision, caused by protein clumping together behind the iris and pupil. The cloudiness interferes with the patient’s visual acuity and

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-18686381683668811052008-11-07T12:39:00.000-08:002008-11-07T12:40:40.218-08:00

Although LASIK eye surgery has increased in popularity in recent years, not everyone is a good candidate for the procedure. After undergoing a thorough eye exam and review of your eye history by a qualified ophthalmologist, your doctor can determine if LASIK is the best choice for you.LASIK RequirementsFor safe laser eye surgery, your ophthalmologist will check to see if you meet the following

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-82843870373271688362008-10-08T09:30:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:32:33.954-07:00

You’ve decided to free yourself from glasses and contacts forever. Choosing laser eye surgery is a life-altering decision and finding the right doctor is the most important part of the process. So how do you find the right one?Friends, Family, Former PatientsTalking to people you trust who have had the procedure is the best place to start.Consult family, friends, co-workers who’ve recently had an

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-3483134708464104402008-09-03T11:50:00.000-07:002008-09-03T11:51:40.875-07:00

Ninety percent of the population has distortions or “aberrations” of their cornea and lens. These imperfections can cause nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. Glasses, contacts or surgery can improve or correct their vision. Should they choose laser eye surgery, traditional LASIK is very effective for the majority of patients. However, the remaining 10% of the population have “higher

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-72928131164332301292008-08-04T08:01:00.000-07:002008-08-04T08:05:59.783-07:00

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. And if your family has a history of glaucoma, you have a 6% chance of developing the disease as well.Glaucoma begins with pressure build-up inside the eye. Drainage canals are clogged preventing fluid to drain from the eyes. The optic nerve can be damaged and vision begins to fade away slowly. If the condition goes untreated,

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-43799311261457398662008-07-30T08:19:00.000-07:002008-07-30T08:22:43.836-07:00

In the past, laser eye surgery was a luxury only for the rich and famous. But for the last ten years, surgery has become more popular with the general public, partly due to all the latest technological advances in ophthalmology. The most common procedure, LASIK, is more accurate and safer than ever before. This time-tested procedure successfully treats patients with nearsightedness,

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-49227776322956279982008-06-03T12:16:00.000-07:002008-06-03T12:19:46.641-07:00

Yes. Some people wonder about that because Botox is derived from the Clostridium botulinum nerve toxin which causes botulism. Botulism is a very rare disease where nerve messages to the muscles are blocked, paralyzing the muscles. It's a medical emergency because paralyzed breathing muscles could quickly cause death.However, all this is very far removed from the injectable substance called Botox.

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-60752574515271712242008-05-08T15:11:00.000-07:002008-05-08T15:12:47.484-07:00

PRK is basically the same vision correction as LASIK, but it’s a better option for some people. The important difference is that in PRK there is no corneal flap created. If you have extra-thin corneas, or too-steep corneas, flap creation is risky. It could be cut too deeply, and interfere with the deeper layer of the cornea where the laser does its work.People with steeply curved corneas are

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-62564041428903439752008-04-29T12:21:00.000-07:002008-04-29T12:24:17.575-07:00

It’s called an excimer laser. All lasers are man-made for certain purposes. They are made from different “lasing materials” which can be gas, liquid, solid or semiconductor. The excimer lasers are made from a mix of reactive and inert gases. They are ultraviolet, meaning beyond our visual range on the violet end. So when you have a LASIK treatment, you can’t see the laser beam, nor can your eye

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-53070347721287205232008-03-24T07:55:00.000-07:002008-03-24T07:58:40.090-07:00

Both Traditional LASIK and Custom LASIK give excellent vision improvement. But Custom LASIK uses more sophisticated diagnostic equipment when mapping your two eyes before treatment. It uses Wavefront technology. There are three companies which make Wavefront systems and we use the one made by VISX called CustomVue.To create your treatment plan, we need to know exactly how your eyes are currently

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-64992627849329524962008-02-25T15:23:00.000-08:002008-02-25T15:25:11.399-08:00

Perhaps you have had normal vision all your life and never had to bother with glasses or contact lenses. Perhaps you are now a little older and have to hold the magazine at arm’s length to see it clearly. This is the annoying, age-related condition of presbyopia. Where a LASIK treatment can take care of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, it cannot treat presbyopia. Why not?The

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339953245349924674.post-55446658562920162642008-01-11T13:03:00.000-08:002008-01-11T13:05:36.867-08:00

The shape of the cornea (clear front part) is what a LASIK treatment works on. LASIK, whether Traditional or Custom, changes the cornea’s shape. If you are nearsighted, the cornea is too steeply curved. If you are farsighted, it’s too flat. If you are astigmatic, it’s too irregular.Being a transparent, curved structure, the cornea bends light. The lens, behind the iris, is also a transparent,

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Please feel free to use our site as an information resource and refer your friends and family to the pages you will find here, from Lasik, to PRK, to cataract or glaucoma questions. If your reading brings a question to mind that we haven’t yet answered, please contact us to ask, or to set up an appointment to ask Dr. Hummel in person. We’re always pleased to educate and help those who could

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