Arjan Hura, MD

Arjan Hura, MD EVO ICL, RLE, LASIK, PRK, SMILE | Modern Vision Correction surgeon at the Maloney-Shamie-Hura Vision Institute in Los Angeles, CA.

In person and virtual consults available.

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.

SMILE is a well-established option in modern vision correction.But when a patient needs an enhancement after SMILE…that’...
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.

Modern LASIK isn’t what it used to be.For decades, laser vision correction evolved from treating simple prescriptions… t...
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.

ASCRS 2026. Refractive Subspecialty Day — just a little different this year.In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, thi...
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.

04/07/2026

Modern vision correction is no longer one-size-fits-all.
Ray-tracing LASIK brings a new level of precision to how we treat vision.

Where would you go if you didn’t have to think about your eyes?

Getting back to your routine is one of the first questions patients ask, and for good reason.Whether it’s yoga, the gym,...
04/04/2026

Getting back to your routine is one of the first questions patients ask, and for good reason.

Whether it’s yoga, the gym, or just staying active, recovery after modern vision correction is faster than most people expect.

That said, timing matters. Protecting your eyes early on ensures the best long-term outcome.

If you’re considering LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, or RLE and want to understand recovery in detail, schedule a consultation to see what’s right for you.

04/04/2026

Some places in the world deserve to be seen without limits. 🌴✨

EVO ICL is designed to help you experience every destination with clarity - minimal risk of dry eye, no corneal tissue removal, and a full range of vision from day one.

From city lights to crystal waters… where will your vision take you next?

At the ICL Masters Summit this weekend in Austin, Texas, one thing was abundantly clear:In a room of 80 of the most expe...
03/30/2026

At the ICL Masters Summit this weekend in Austin, Texas, one thing was abundantly clear:

In a room of 80 of the most experienced ICL surgeons in the Americas, concern around ICL sizing has largely faded.

With advances in AI-assisted anterior segment OCT, Scheimpflug imaging, and UBM analysis, the conversation is no longer about predicting vault - it’s about controlling it. We’re moving toward a future where each case has an expected fit, not an estimated one.

That shift - from uncertainty to precision - may be one of the most important inflection points in the evolution and adoption of modern ICL surgery. The future of refractive surgery is bright!

10/02/2025

👁️✨ Did you know LASIK and EVO ICL can actually be combined?

This is called a bioptics approach. It’s usually done for patients with very high prescriptions that can’t be fully corrected with one procedure alone. First, the EVO ICL implant corrects the majority of the prescription. Then, a fine-tuning LASIK, SMILE, or PRK procedure is done on the surface of the eye to treat any remaining refractive error.

✅ Great for patients with extreme myopia or astigmatism.
✅ Delivers sharper vision than either procedure alone when used in the right cases.
✅ Safe and effective when planned by an experienced refractive surgeon. 👋🏼

So while LASIK and ICL are usually thought of as “either/or,” in select cases, they work beautifully together to give patients clear, glasses-free vision.

👉 DM me “consult” if you want to know if you’re a candidate!


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