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LASIK Surgery
What is laser vision correction?
Laser vision correction is an outpatient procedure that uses a cool beam of light to gently reshape the surface of the eye, thereby correcting or greatly improving vision.
What are the overall benefits of laser vision correction?
Laser vision correction allows nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic people to end or greatly reduce their dependency on glasses and contact lenses.
Is LASIK safe?
Yes. Over two million people worldwide have successfully undergone laser vision correction with excellent results. The U.S. FDA has recognized laser vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and found the treatment safe and effective for eligible patients.
What can I expect before the procedure?
An optometrist or ophthalmologist will conduct a comprehensive eye exam to determine your candidacy. Other diagnostic tests will also be conducted to ensure good results.
What can I expect on the day of the procedure?
The actual laser treatment takes less than one minute and the entire procedure may last 15 to 20 minutes. Your visit should be complete in about an hour.
What happens during the LASIK procedure?
You will relax in a reclining chair and anesthetic drops will be placed in your eye. Then, your eye doctor will position your head under the laser and a retainer will be placed to hold your eyelids open during treatment. The laser procedure will last about a minute following the flap creation. After the procedure, you will relax in a chair for a few minutes and the doctor will examine you. Then you may go home.
To find out more information about the LASIK procedure, please attend one of our free consultations!
What are the risks?
There are risks associated with any clinical procedure. However, because the laser uses a cool beam of light that is computer controlled, there is little room for error.
Is financing available?
Yes. Call us today to find out your financing options.
Is LASIK painful?
It is not painful. Slight eye pressure may be felt during the procedure. It is generally performed with the patient under a light sedative for relaxation. It has not been necessary to provide any type of pain medication after the procedure.
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