What Does It Mean When Your Vision Is Blurry?Blurred vision can be related to various things, but in many cases, it is a sign of a refractive error like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Another common cause of blurry vision is presbyopia, which is an age-related condition many of us will experience within our lifetime. However, clouded… Read More
Vision Correction to Improve Post-Pandemic Life and TravelWe’ve all been waiting a long time to get back to living our fullest lives! Why not make clear vision one of your new goals? With state-of-the-art vision correction procedures performed at Aloha Laser Vision by our board-certified ophthalmologist, Alan Faulkner, MD, you can achieve improved vision and… Read More
Featured Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Patient Val M. Shares His StoryThis is an account of Val M.’s RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) implant experience: Val considers himself to be an active outdoors person and especially an avid surfer. He was born and raised in Honolulu, and is a retired firefighter who spent 29 years on the job. Val… Read More
Featured LASIK Patient Story: Kea D.Our featured LASIK patient, Kea D., is a 39-year-old firefighter, father of four, and the winner of our “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” LASIK giveback! Kea started considering laser refractive surgery soon after he became a firefighter, as the routine of putting in his contacts before nighttime emergency… Read More
PRK vs. LASIK: Which is Better?Although the development and FDA-approval of PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) predates that of LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis), both of these refractive vision correction procedures are now performed using state-of-the-art laser technology and can deliver high-quality results at Aloha Laser Vision. In fact, modern PRK is now referred to as… Read More
What Is the Cost of LASIK?The exact cost of LASIK varies from patient to patient. The specific price of the procedure depends on the unique vision correction needs of the individual (the prescription and whether treatment is needed for one or both eyes), as well as the type of laser technology selected for… Read More
How Do I Choose the Right LASIK Surgeon?Vision is one of our most precious senses, and often patients are hesitant to entrust their eyesight to just any surgeon offering LASIK. For most patients, finding the right eye surgeon is a process that involves some investigative research to determine which doctor reflects the qualities and qualifications… Read More
Does LASIK Hurt?If you are concerned that LASIK may be painful, rest assured that with proper care, LASIK vision correction can be a virtually painless procedure. At Aloha Laser Vision your comfort during LASIK is among our top priorities, and we do all we can to provide you with effective… Read More
Do I Have to be Awake During LASIK?It is natural to feel a little apprehensive about undergoing LASIK surgery. Patients sometimes ask if they have to be awake during the LASIK procedure and the answer to that question is, yes. Conscious cooperation is necessary to achieve accuracy during the fixation portion of the procedure, and… Read More
Is LASIK Permanent?Our patients at Aloha Laser Vision often consider LASIK vision correction surgery to achieve clear vision that no longer requires heavy dependence on glasses and contact lenses. LASIK has the capability of correcting vision for certain patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism who are deemed good candidates for… Read More