More promising news for animals and animal lovers: yet another species has undergone successful cataract surgery, providing hope that pets with failing eyesight will soon have access to LASIK eye surgery.

Cataract surgery is often described as a challenge, and a procedure that is never quite routine, as individual patients respond differently to treatment and eyes are one of the more sensitive spots for surgery. But a primate patient is an altogether different story—but in this case, one with a happy ending. And that one happy ending could mean many more for other animals with failing eyesight.

LASIK laser vision correction is a safe, reliable and relatively painless way to improve vision and reduce or eliminate the need to wear glasses or contact lenses.  LASIK changes the way light is bent, or refracted, as it passes through the cornea so that it focuses properly on the retina and objects can be seen clearly. The Viso Lasik Medspas surgeons have performed this simple outpatient surgery over 300,000 times.

What is LASIK Eye Surgery?

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a laser vision correction procedure for people who want to end their dependency on corrective lenses. LASIK is the most frequently performed laser vision correction procedure and can surgically provide the same or better correction than corrective lenses. At Viso Lasik Medspas, we use state-of-the-art equipment to perform blade-free LASIK surgery safely and comfortably.

We do everything for our pets nowadays; from feline fashion to canine cuisine, pampered pets are all the rage. Paris Hilton isn’t the only one stuffing her purse with a miniature pooch, and doggie bags have been replaced with personal chefs—for pets. Animal health insurance, which was laughed at just a few years ago, is now par for the course. The cost of care is rising, and people are willing to invest more and more to keep Fido healthy and pets become an intrinsic part of the family.

Think about it; how many people have you overheard discussing their pets in a way that could just as easily haven been children or grandchildren? “Man’s best friend” has taken on new meaning, and people will stop at nothing to make sure these loyal companions live long, healthy, enjoyable lives—for both their benefit, and for ours.

Anyone who suffers from less than perfect vision knows that swimming and other water sports can be some of the most frustrating activities to enjoy. Contacts can sting or get lost, and glasses just aren’t practical. The solution used to be sitting on the sidelines, or taking a chance and never really playing your best thanks to cloudy or unclear vision.

Certainly a pain for anyone looking to enjoy a quick dip on a hot summer day, but not exactly the end of the world. Unless, of course, your world is water polo and you’re good enough to make it on the USA Men’s Olympic Team and are looking forward to competing in 2012. Then, it just might be the end of your world.

Saving money is great, especially during a recession, but there are some things you just shouldn’t compromise on—and your health is a big one.

Think about it: switching from brand-name to generic cereal or isn’t a big sacrifice, just a slight difference in taste. And a half-price haircut will grow out if you don’t love it as much as your more pricey coif. But most medical procedures are meant to be permanent, making them one place you definitely don’t want to cut corners.

This includes laser eye surgery, and for good reason: think about how important your eyes are to your daily life. Sure, glasses and contact lenses can be annoying, but there are worse situations than corrective lenses– a scary reality many who go for “discount” Lasik surgery soon face. You pay for what you get, and when it comes to your eyes, you want to make sure you get the best.