A free consultation will be performed with one of our Refractive Surgery Coordinators. At this time, we will measure your current prescription and determine if you may be a candidate for laser vision correction. We will ask that you view a short video and a Refractive Surgery Coordinator will discuss the risks and benefits of laser vision correction. We will also discuss the several different types of correction. It is our office policy to make LASIK affordable for all budgets.  Payment and financing options will be discussed with you.

A thorough eye examination will be performed by our doctor following your consultation.  If you are a contact lens wearer, it will be necessary for you to wear glasses for a period of time to allow your eye to return to its natural shape to ensure very precise measurements. Soft contacts require seven days; toric soft or rigid gas permeable require two weeks; and hard contacts require a minimum of four weeks. During your eye exam, we will determine the health of your eyes, the shape of your cornea, AND determine the amount of correction required to help reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses and/or contact lenses. We will be happy to discuss any questions you may have regarding laser vision correction at that time.

Our doctor will then decide if laser vision correction is for you. If you are a good candidate, we will then schedule your surgery, which is done in the comfort and convenience of our office. We will schedule a date and time for your surgery, as well as a time for your one-day follow-up appointment.

It’s natural to feel nervous before your procedure. On the day of your procedure you should arrive 30 minutes prior to your surgery time. Please allow approximately two hours for the entire process. Wear comfortable clothing and do not use creams, lotions, eye makeup, perfume/cologne or hairspray. You do need to bring someone to drive you home following your procedure.

Immediately prior to your procedure, your eyelids and lashes will be cleaned and antibiotic and anesthetic drops will be placed in your eye(s). A mild sedative may be given to help you relax. Once you are prepared for your procedure, you will be escorted to the laser suite for treatment.

The information gathered during your eye exam is used to program the laser. The laser calculates the required treatment and exact number of pulses to be delivered. The laser normally takes less than 60 seconds per eye, depending on the amount of correction, and the entire procedure is 5-7 minutes per eye.

Following your procedure, you will be escorted to an exam room where you may sit for a few minutes, with your eyes closed, to rest. The doctor will examine the results of the procedure and clear, plastic eye shields will be placed over your eyes to protect the flap while sleeping. LASIK patients may experience some irritation or discomfort, but this usually only lasts for a few hours. Sleep is strongly recommended after the procedure and most patients are quite comfortable after taking a short nap.

You will be seen for a one-day post-operative check-up by our doctor and further instructions will be explained to you at that time. We will then ask that you return for a one week, ONE month, THREE MONTH, and six month check-up.

Follow-up care and eye drops are just as important to your results as your actual procedure. Periodic examinations are required to ensure that your eye is healing as expected and to measure your visual progress. The follow-up appointments generally take 5-15 minutes.

We strongly recommend that everyone continue to have an annual eye exam even following laser vision correction to ensure that your eyes are healthy.