What is LASIK?
- A procedure that improves vision by changing the shape of the cornea
with a laser
- One of the most commonly performed elective procedures in the U.S.
- Treats a wide range of vision
problems
- Can produce better vision than is possible with glasses or contact lenses
What
are Refractive Errors?
Refractive errors are common eye conditions that prevent people from seeing well. Types
of refractive errors include:
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Hyperopia(Farsightedness)
- Astigmatism
- Mixed
Astigmatism
How Do We Determine If You Are A Candidate?
- We will perform a quick,
painless exam of your eye called a WaveScanWaveFrontTM measurement
- This information is 25 times more precise
than traditional measurements for glasses or contact lens prescriptions
- WaveScanTMTechnology produces a
detailed map of the eye. Much like a fingerprint, no two are alike
- The images provide us with detailed information
to more effectively understand your unique visual needs
What Does the Procedure Entail?
- The
actual laser time is approximately one minute per eye
- Afterwards, the eye may feel a foreign body sensation or slight
irritation for a few hours, like a grain of sand in your eye
- Prospective patients will be given and should read the
Patient Information Booklet
What Is the Recovery Process Like?
- Most LASIK patients
see well immediately following their procedure and may be able to resume most of their normal daily activities the next day
- Speed
of recovery depends on personal healing patterns, but most patients experience visual results within the first few days following
their procedure
What Results Can I Expect?
- Reduced dependence on glasses and contact
lenses
- LASIK patients have the potential to achieve 20/20 vision or better
- Following a CustomVueTM
procedure for nearsightedness (myopia):
-100% could pass a driving test without glasses or contacts lenses
-98%
could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contact lenses
-70% could see 20/16 or better without glasses or contact
lenses
Source: FDA clinical study for myopic patients one year after the CustomVueTM Procedure
What is Your Responsibility As A Patient?
- Do your homework!
- Understand the procedure
-benefits and risks
- Ask your doctor to answer any questions you may have
- o How many procedures have you done?
- o
Have you ever had patients with complications?
- o What were they and how did you treat them?
- o What can I expect
to experience?
- o Who is not a candidate?
- Follow your doctor's directions regarding care and follow up
What
Is The Next Step?
- Schedule a consultation
- A WaveScanTMtest will determine if LASIK
is right for you
- Your doctor will answer all your questions about the procedure, timing and finance options
- Personal
Best VisionTM-achieve it!
