Tired of the hassle of glasses and contact lenses? If nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism are holding you back from living your best life, LASIK may be the answer you’ve been looking for.
What Is LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) is one of the most popular ways to permanently correct common vision problems.
During the procedure, your LASIK surgeon creates a thin flap on the surface of your eye and then gently reshapes your cornea using a laser. This reshaping corrects how your eye focuses light, improving your vision.
The best part is that most people experience minimal discomfort and see clearly almost immediately. Many achieve 20/20 vision and get back to their daily routines within a day or two.
Am I a Candidate for LASIK?
Thanks to recent advances in technology, more people than ever before are discovering they’re good candidates for LASIK, even if they were told “no” in the past. LASIK can help individuals with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism experience greater visual freedom.
You’re likely a great candidate if you:
- Are between 20 and 55 years old
- Have nearsightedness up to about -9.00 (with or without astigmatism up to about -5.00)
- Have healthy corneas with normal thickness and curvature
- Don’t have certain corneal conditions like keratoconus
- Are in generally good health
Want to know for sure? Come in for a free consultation! Your eye doctor will spend about an hour with you, taking careful measurements and answering all your questions. By the end of your visit, you’ll know whether LASIK is right for you and what kind of results you can realistically expect.
The Advanced Technology That Makes It Possible
WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser System
We’re proud to use the WaveLight® EX500 Laser, which is one of the fastest and most advanced refractive surgery systems available in the United States. Here are some of the benefits of having LASIK with the WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser System:
Customized Treatment for Your Unique Eyes
Every eye is different, and our technology accounts for that. The WaveLight® EX500 uses wavefront optimization to map the unique curvature of your eyes, allowing your surgeon to create a truly personalized treatment. This advanced approach preserves your natural eye shape and delivers sharper, higher-quality vision while minimizing side effects like glare, halos, and poor night vision.
Precision at Every Step
The system’s PerfectPulse™ Technology and Smart Energy Control work together to ensure every single laser pulse is perfectly calibrated. The laser beam goes through three separate checkpoints, where the energy level is verified and adjusted if needed.
Your Eyes Keep Moving, Our Laser Keeps Up
The WaveLight system tracks your eye position 200 times per second. Even the tiniest eye movements are measured and compensated for automatically. Just before each laser pulse, the system double-checks your eye’s position to ensure pinpoint accuracy.
Oculus Pentacam
The Oculus Pentacam is an essential tool for the diagnosis and management of corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery. This innovative technology captures a high-resolution image of the anterior eye segment and provides information from the anterior corneal surface to the posterior crystalline capsule.
The images generated are three-dimensional rotating models used for corneal topographic and chamber analysis, providing precise measurements of the central cornea with extremely short examination times.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Technology
We use only the most advanced diagnostic equipment to determine your candidacy with the utmost confidence. During your free 60-minute consultation, we’ll perform a thorough examination, including auto-refraction, pupillometry, corneal topography, and pachymetry.
These measurements tell us about your prescription, the size of your pupils, the shape, health and thickness of your cornea, and the level of aberrations present in your visual system, all critical in determining if LASIK is right for you.
What Results Can You Expect?
We base your expected results on real data from real patients. Whether you’re nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, we’ll give you clear, personalized information about your chances of achieving 20/20 vision or better after your LASIK surgery.
After LASIK, most patients see as well, if not better, than they did with their glasses or contacts. While LASIK permanently changes the shape of your cornea and improves how your eye focuses light, it doesn’t prevent age-related issues like presbyopia or cataracts. These conditions will still need to be treated separately as you age.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Expect to be in our office for one to two hours total. The surgery itself can take as little as ten minutes per eye.
Shortly after you arrive, we’ll give you numbing drops in your eyes (there are no needles involved). We can also offer you something to help you relax if you’re feeling anxious.
You’ll be awake during the procedure, but you won’t feel any pain. When the surgery begins, you’ll be asked to focus on a target light while the laser reshapes your cornea. You might feel slight pressure on your eye, but the process is quick and generally painless.
After the procedure, your vision may be blurry, so you’ll need someone to drive you home. Most patients find they can return to their normal activities as soon as the next day.
Recovery Time
Many patients experience major improvement in their vision within the first few days after the procedure, often finding they can drive and return to work within one to three days. Most people notice clearer vision as early as the day after surgery, with only a few activity restrictions that we’ll go over in detail before your procedure.
Why Choose Longwood Eye & LASIK Center?
Our expert LASIK surgeons, Dr. John F. Warren and Dr. Nisarg Chhaya, are board-certified and have performed many thousands of laser vision correction procedures. They are committed to using proven LASIK laser technologies, so you can be confident that you’re placing your vision in capable hands.
The design of our surgical facility specifically provides the best in laser vision correction in a comfortable and relaxing environment. From the consultation room to the laser suite, you’ll notice the difference!
Our goal has always been to provide the best technology, superior surgical results, and a laser vision correction experience so outstanding you’ll want to tell all your friends.
At Longwood Eye & LASIK Center, you can expect more than just medical expertise. We provide a warm and welcoming environment where you can feel confident about your eye health care. Our team utilizes the latest techniques and technology to get outstanding results, offering personalized care that makes you feel valued.
Benefits of Choosing LASIK
LASIK can offer life-changing benefits that make daily life easier and more enjoyable:
- Freedom from glasses and contacts: Enjoy everyday activities without needing corrective eyewear
- Improved vision: Many patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after surgery
- Quick and minimally invasive: LASIK is a fast procedure with minimal discomfort
- Fast recovery: LASIK patients often return to normal activities the next day
- Long-lasting results: These surgeries can reduce or eliminate the need for vision correction for many years
Schedule Your Free Consultation
If you are interested in learning more about LASIK surgery and would like to find out if you are a good candidate, please call 1-855-286-2020 or request a consultation online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 20/20 vision?
Generally speaking, if your visual acuity is determined to be 20/20, you see at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at 20 feet. Comparatively, if you have 20/40 vision, you see at 20 feet what a person with normal vision could see from 40 feet. And, if you’re one of the lucky ones who has 20/15 vision, you can see at 20 feet what others would have to move up to 15 feet to see.
How can I prepare for treatment?
Here are a few simple steps you can take to prepare for your LASIK treatment:
- Wear your glasses: Bring your most current pair of glasses with you. If you wear contact lenses, please stop wearing them before your appointment, as instructed, for accurate measurements
- Plan your time: Expect to be at our office for one to two hours
- Bring your calendar: You may find it helpful to bring your appointment calendar for convenient scheduling
- Arrange for a ride home: You will need somebody to drive you home after surgery
Does LASIK hurt?
There is little or no discomfort during the procedure. We use eye drops to numb the eyes. No needles or injections are required. After LASIK, post-operative discomfort is minimal.
Can I wear contacts after LASIK surgery?
Yes, you can wear contacts after LASIK surgery, but it is very unlikely you would need to. Our laser system, the WaveLight® EX500, is the fastest and most accurate LASIK laser system on the market and is designed to deliver better vision than what you can achieve with contact lenses or glasses.
Some patients need corrections for certain part-time or specialty activities and usually choose glasses in these situations.
Is LASIK safe?
We understand that your vision is incredibly important, which is why we use the WaveLight technology, one of the safest and most precise LASIK lasers available today.
Are there any risks associated with LASIK?
No surgical procedure is without risks. Serious complications are rare, occurring in less than 1% of cases. Your LASIK surgeon will thoroughly discuss the potential risks and benefits with you so you have all the information you need to make a decision.
How much does LASIK cost?
At Longwood Eye & LASIK Center, LASIK surgery costs $1,500 per eye. There are no hidden fees, and the price doesn’t change based on your prescription or level of astigmatism. Everyone pays the same flat rate. We also offer financing options through CareCredit, allowing you to make affordable monthly payments.
Are there alternatives to LASIK?
Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) is another laser procedure for vision correction that works a bit differently than LASIK. Instead of creating a flap, ASA treats the surface of the cornea directly, using the same laser to reshape the cornea and correct your vision. ASA is often recommended for people with thin corneas or surface irregularities that make them less suitable for LASIK. Vision recovery with ASA is more gradual than with LASIK, and most people can get back to their normal routines within five to seven days.
What should I look for in LASIK results and reviews?
Results matter most. Be sure to research what other patients are saying about their own experience with your surgeon. Specifically, look for reviews about how they were treated before, during and after their LASIK procedure.
Also, pay attention to their reviews about their vision after LASIK. How well do they see? Are they happy with their vision? Your LASIK experience should be both enjoyable and effective. Taking time to identify top surgeons with outstanding patient care will help you achieve both.
