About Lasik Surgery

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, imagine what it would be like to wake each morning and see clearly throughout the day without the hassle of glasses or uncomfortable contacts. Lasik surgery has become one of the world's most frequently requested elective surgeries. Whether you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, Lasik surgery is a wonderfully easy alternative to glasses or contact lenses. One of the previous drawbacks to this procedure was its inability to correct night vision problems, including glare sensitivity and halos.
Our ophthalmologist performs an exciting new procedure called Custom Cornea within the FDA approved LADAR Vision System that can, in most cases, correct ALL of these vision problems. Custom Cornea is the first laser vision correction procedure that conventionally reshapes your cornea based on your eyeglass/contacts prescription. It is completely customized to your eyes.
The eyes are anesthetized with special drops. Cool pulses of ultraviolet light are then administered to cleanly, precisely, and smoothly sculpt the eye's inner surface. The procedure typically takes between five and fifteen minutes for both eyes. Corneal tissue has extraordinary natural bonding qualities so no stitches are needed.

Am I A Candidate For Lasik Surgery?

If this is a procedure you've been considering, our ophthalmologist will perform a thorough, comprehensive vision exam to confirm that you are an optimal candidate. Candidacy considerations include:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be in good general health
• Have no health issues affecting your eyes
• Have no active eye conditions which may affect healing
• Have a stable vision prescription for at least one year

NV LASIK

NV LASIK is the newest form of LASIK treatment for people with presbyopia (age-related near vision problems). It is a permanent treatment used to decrease a person’s dependence on glasses. Unlike typical LASIK surgery, only one eye is treated. This eye is given a small amount of near-sightedness for reading and near work. This allows the recipient to live a normal life without needing to carry a pair of glasses everywhere they go for such simple tasks.