What to Know About Lasik

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  Things to Consider

  Here are a few things to consider before getting LASIK surgery:

  – Why are you considering the surgery? Don’t be caught up in a fad. There are no guarantees.
  – Get a quality recommended surgeon. Look for an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist. Ask direct questions regarding your surgeon’s experience and complication rate.
  – The more nearsighted (myopic) you are, the more likely you may need a repeat procedure (euphemistically called “refinements”). Ask your doctor what the chances are that you’ll need a refinement.

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  Before the Exam

  If we are meeting with you for the first time, we will ask questions to help us determine the best next steps. Questions like:

  – Do you have eye problems currently?
  – Have you had eye problems in the past?
  – If you wear glasses or contacts now, are you satisfied with them?
  – Do you have any health problems we should be aware of?

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  During the Exam

  An eye exam typically involves the following:

  – Review of medical history & vision problem you may be experiencing.
  – Measurement of your visual acuity to determine the need for glasses or contacts.
  – Eye pressure is measured.
  – Different lights and tools are used to evaluate the front and inside of the eye.