Can Lasik Fix Astigmatism?

The answer is a resounding “yes.” If you don’t have this problem, you might be thinking to yourself, “What is astigmatism?” Well, you came to the right place. We have the answer – Lasik. Astigmatism is Natural Astigmatism is an eye condition that is more common than you might think. According to Dr. Caster, almost … Read more

Does Lasik Change Your Eye Color?

Do you really want to hear it?  You may be thoroughly flabbergasted by it.  Are you sure?  All right, then.  The answer is this: No. Your eyes will not change color as a result of Lasik. Excluding exceptional circumstances, you’re stuck with the color you had since birth. If you had hazel eyes, they’ll stay … Read more

Lasik Myth: I Can’t Drive or Work the Next Day

A vast number of patients at Caster Eye Center will gladly vouch that they have the ability to hit the road and the workplace as soon as the next day. There’s a reason we have a reputation for having the best Lasik surgeon in LA. Every possible care is given to the patients and the … Read more

Lasik: Is it True, Wounds and Flaps Never Heal?

Myth:  A common concern about Lasik surgery is that the corneal flap will never heal. To break it down quite simply…give it some time. In the early days after Lasik, wounds should be handled with great care because that’s when the eye is most vulnerable and susceptible to trauma. The flap is basically being held into place by … Read more

When to Seek Help for Diabetic Eye Disease

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans. Diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness in diabetics, occurs in about 80 percent of diabetics. Representatives report that only about half of all people with diabetes get annual dilated eye exams, a number that should be increased to 100 percent … Read more

Love at the Caster Eye Center

Not only does Dr. Caster help transform lives every day with the amazing results of Custom Wavefront Lasik, he has also forever changed the lives of two of his loyal staff. The story begins with Alicia Sanchez, who has worked with Dr. Caster for over 20 years, and Roman Ruiz, who has worked with Dr. … Read more

I want to see better without all this hassle. I hate my bifocals, and when I wear my contacts I need reading glasses on top of them (I am 48 years old!). What can I do?

Lasik laser vision correction can correct your vision in the same way that your contacts do. We can eliminate your contact lenses and give you excellent distance vision, without glasses or contact lenses. Because you are over 45 years old, you have an additional problem that younger people do not have, which is the farsightedness […]

Eye Rubbing is Really, Really Bad for Your Eyes

Got an eye itch? Are you feeling the urge to rub or scratch your eyes? Well, if so then there is a good chance that you are further damaging your eye and harming your vision. Most of us on a daily basis find ourselves rubbing our eyes throughout the day whether it be when we […]

Rubbing Your Eyes is Bad, Bad, Bad

Many people like to rub their eyes. They get sore, feel a little itchy, and a good rub makes them feel a lot better. Many of my patients like to rub their eyes in the morning just as a part of waking up. What almost everyone (except your eye doctor) doesn’t know is how bad […]