In Wichita’s windy climate, it is very common for many of us to experience dry eye symptoms like redness, itching, eye fatigue, blurred vision, excessive watering, burning and grittiness. Dry eye syndrome is frequently treated with eye drops, prescription eye drops, punctal plugs, and warm compresses. If you have moderate to severe dry eye syndrome […]

An intraocular lens (IOL) is a small, foldable plastic lens that Dr. Patel uses to replace the eye’s clouded lens during cataract surgery. Prior to intraocular lenses being developed, patients had to wear very thick eyeglasses or special contacts to be able to see after cataract surgery. Now several kinds of intraocular lens implants are […]

Dr. Reena Patel at the Wichita Vision Institute specializes in cataract surgery to eliminate any cloudiness in the eye and restore the patient’s vision. Know more about the symptoms of cataracts and see options for surgery.  What is a Cataract? The natural lens is normally clear and surrounded by a special capsular bag that helps […]

PRK procedure, or photorefractive keratectomy, was the first type of refractive laser eye surgery performed for vision correction prior to the development of LASIK. PRK treats nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Both LASIK and PRK procedure have their advantages. With PRK procedure, there is no risk of flap complications because no flap is made. […]

LASIK is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself. LASIK pricing is customized based on your vision correction needs, your prescription, and which technologies are recommended for your eyes. After your complimentary LASIK consultation and a thorough examination by Dr. Renee Patel, you will receive a detailed, written LASIK quote with […]

Do you dream of getting out of bed without needing to fumble around for your eyeglasses? Or of saving money from not having to purchase endless contacts or bottles of contact lens solution? The goal of LASIK eye surgery is to improve visual acuity and relieve you of dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Not […]

LASIK eye surgery corrects the refractive errors in the eye that cause vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileuses. Over 30 million people have had LASIK worldwide. Most LASIK patients notice an almost immediate improvement in their vision after surgery; oftentimes, the improvement is so significant that a […]