LASIK Surgery

We suggest that the patient go home immediately after surgery and take the weekend to relax. We ask that patients do not swim and avoid dirty, dusty, and smoky environments for two weeks. If [...]

Most LASIK patients see clearly within 24 hours of surgery and are able to drive after their first-day post-operative exam. Many return to work and resume normal activities within a few days of [...]

Depending on the severity of your dry eyes, ASA may be recommended over LASIK because it is thought that making the flap can exacerbate dry eye symptoms After the procedure, your operated eye may [...]

No. Unfortunately, among the many LASIK eye surgery benefits, the prevention of cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, or any other eye disease is not included.

Once your eye has stabilized, the laser vision correction is permanent. Any additional need for glasses after that will usually be the result of normal aging process and not related to any [...]

Your likelihood of avoiding the need for eyewear is excellent but it also depends on the severity of your prescription or correction. You may still need to wear glasses and, as you get older, you [...]

Yes. The surgical technique will not change, but your lens implant options may and a different formula to determine your lens implant power will be used.

The only type of anesthesia used is anesthetic eye drops. These are very effective in making this a truly painless surgery. It’s normal to feel a little nervous! During your pre-operative visit, [...]

This is one of our most common questions, and thankfully, nothing you need to worry about. Our excimer laser has built-in tracking device able to adjust the placement of the laser, if and when, [...]

Yes, if bilateral surgery is being performed, both eyes will usually be corrected on the same day. The results are so predictable and the procedure so safe that most people undergoing surgery [...]