Arjan Hura, MD

08/01/2026

Most mistakes in vision correction don't happen in the operating room - they happen before surgery even begins.

After thousands of consultations, I've seen the same misconceptions come up over and over. That's why I put together this episode covering the 7 biggest mistakes to avoid before LASIK, PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL, RLE, or other vision correction procedures.

Whether you're actively considering surgery or simply exploring your options, I hope this helps you make a more informed decision.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/s8AHPlb-DXw

If you've ever thought about vision correction, I'd love to hear: what's your biggest question or concern?

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07/19/2026

Modern LASIK has come a long way.

One of the newest advances is ray tracing technology, which can account for how your eye is expected to heal after surgery—helping create a more personalized treatment plan.

Want to see how today’s LASIK differs from the LASIK of the past? Watch the full discussion through the link!

07/17/2026

Most people think LASIK is just… LASIK.

It isn’t.

The procedure has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, from conventional treatments to wavefront-guided, wavefront-optimized, topography-guided, and now ray-tracing technology.

Each generation has been designed to improve precision, reduce unwanted visual symptoms, and better match treatment to the unique characteristics of each eye.

So when someone tells you they had LASIK 15 or 20 years ago, they may have had a very different procedure than what’s available today.

I do a deep into the evolution of LASIK and modern ray-tracing AI enabled LASIK here:

https://youtu.be/z6DdqWscvJU

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07/13/2026

Three patients came to me asking about LASIK.

All were good candidates for vision correction, but none received the same recommendation.

Why?

Because choosing the right procedure starts with understanding the patient, not choosing a procedure.

In this video, I walk through three real patient consultations and explain how I approach these decisions.

If you’re considering LASIK, PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL, or another vision correction procedure, I hope this helps you better understand why two patients with seemingly similar prescriptions may receive very different recommendations.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/M6CFWtmdrVU

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04/30/2026

AECOS Aspen 2026.

“LASIK, LASIK, LASIK.”

A look at refractive surgery over the past three decades — where we came from, where we are, and where we’re headed — and the continued shift toward more precise, more personalized vision correction.

Over a decade since I had LASIK myself!

04/22/2026

LASIK vs PRK — same goal, very different recovery timelines.

LASIK:
• Most patients see well within 24 hours
• Minimal discomfort
• Back to normal life quickly

PRK:
• Vision improves more gradually over days to weeks
• More discomfort early on
• Longer recovery, but sometimes the better long-term choice for certain eyes

Both are forms of modern vision correction.
Both can deliver incredible outcomes.

The difference isn’t which is “better.”
It’s which is right for your eyes.

Your eyes need a strategy — not one-size-fits-all.

LASIK • PRK • SMILE • EVO ICL • RLE
Modern vision correction.

Where will your vision take you next?

04/22/2026

Modern vision correction isn’t about choosing a procedure — it’s about choosing the right strategy.

I had a chance to sit down with David Spence on the Q-Switch podcast at ASCRS 2026 to break down the current landscape of refractive surgery — lens-based vs laser-based vision correction — and where each truly fits.

From EVO ICL and RLE to LASIK, SMILE, and PRK… every option works. But not every option works for every eye.

Ray tracing LASIK is pushing things even further — allowing us to individualize treatment based on each patient’s unique optical system.

Your eyes aren’t one-size-fits-all.
Your treatment shouldn’t be either.

Modern vision correction. Done right. Full episode drops tomorrow.

04/20/2026

SMILE is a well-established option in modern vision correction.

But when a patient needs an enhancement after SMILE…that’s where the strategy matters.

There’s no single right answer.

PRK. Thin-flap LASIK. Thick-flap LASIK. Cap-to-flap.

Each option has a role, and each depends on the original surgery, the corneal anatomy, and the visual goal for that specific eye.

As highlighted in this article, even details like cap thickness or flap creation strategy can completely change what’s possible - and what’s safest.

Modern vision correction isn’t about choosing SMILE vs LASIK vs PRK. Sometimes multiple solutions need to be combined to achieve the final result.

It’s about knowing when, why, and how to use each one.

04/16/2026

Modern LASIK isn’t what it used to be.

For decades, laser vision correction evolved from treating simple prescriptions… to wavefront… to topography. Each step improved outcomes.

Now, we’re entering an era of something different: true personalization.

Ray tracing–guided LASIK doesn’t just measure the front surface of the eye — it maps the entire optical system and builds a 3D “digital twin” to design a treatment unique to you. 

The result? Not just 20/20 — but outcomes pushing beyond it, with many patients achieving levels of vision like 20/16 or even 20/12.5. 

But here’s the most important part:

This isn’t about one procedure being “better.”
It’s about having better data, better planning, and ultimately — better decisions for each individual eye.

Because the future of vision correction isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s precision.

LASIK • SMILE • PRK • EVO ICL • RLE
Different tools. Same goal: helping you see your world as clearly as possible.

04/14/2026

ASCRS 2026. Refractive Subspecialty Day — just a little different this year.

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s session took on a debate-stage format — each topic argued like a classic U.S. presidential debate, from Nixon-era matchups to Clinton, Bush, Perot, and beyond.

Costumes, accents, reenactments… and some very strong opinions.

I had the opportunity to moderate the 1992-style three-way debate — Clinton VS Bush Sr. VS Perot — focused on a deceptively simple question:

What’s the best procedure for a healthy 30-year-old -5.00 myope? LASIK, SMILE, or EVO ICL?

Each “candidate” made a compelling case. Each argument had merit. A few memorable one-liners.

But if you ask me?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. In modern vision correction, the goal isn’t to win the debate — it’s to choose the right solution for the right eye.

Every procedure — LASIK, SMILE, EVO ICL — has a role.
The art is in knowing which is right for which patient.

That’s what modern refractive surgery really is.

Not picking a side.
Choosing the right strategy for the right eye.