
How Do Optical Illusions Work?
Science Behind Optical Illusions Optical illusions are images that we perceive differently than they actually are. They can be fascinating, intriguing and at times very mind-boggling. Interestingly enough, the word ‘illusion’ comes from the Latin word illudere, which means ‘to mock’. By now you’ve probably seen The Dress that went... Read More »

9 Times Your Glasses Ruined Your Summer Vacation
How Hot Weather Makes Glasses a Summer Nightmare If you wear glasses, then you know that it isn’t always a picnic. Glasses are annoying, cumbersome, and can downright get in the way of you living your life. We’ve put together a collection of some of the most frustrating scenarios that... Read More »

The Cost of LASIK vs. Contacts and Glasses
How much is your vision worth to you? When you crunch the numbers, the true cost of great eyesight becomes quite clear. Even though it might seem like glasses and contacts are more affordable than LASIK surgery, the cost of refilling your prescriptions can get pretty pricey over time! Lasik vs. Contacts... Read More »

Advanced Surface Ablation vs LASIK – Which One Is Right For Me?
Advanced Surface Ablation – it sounds like a bit of a mouthful, but it’s really more of an eyeful. At Eye LASIK Austin, we’re proud to offer Advanced Surface Ablation (or ASA) as an alternative treatment to traditional LASIK. Advanced Surface Ablation vs LASIK - take a look at answers... Read More »