Lasik Eye Surgery FAQ

Q: Is LASIK painful?

A: While everyone’s level of pain tolerance is different, we have found that most patients do not find the procedure to be painful. You may feel slightly uncomfortable during and after the procedure, but rarely do our patients feel intense pain. A good way to get a first hand account of what the procedure might feel like is to speak with someone who has had the procedure. Let them describe to you in their own words the sensation they felt.

To counteract any discomfort you may experience, you are given anesthetic eye drops to numb the eyes right before the procedure. Some clinics offer a mild sedative an hour or so before the procedure for nerves. Once the procedure is complete, you will probably feel tired, or you may feel a foreign body sensation in your eyes. Most patients take naps once the procedure is complete, and this sensation usually disappears after the nap. The most common complaint is dry eyes, for which you are given or prescribed lubricating drops.

Q: Am I a candidate for LASIK?

A: You’ll know this after your Free Consultation with one of our clinics. But to begin with, you must be at least 18 years old to have the surgery. You also must be in good overall physical health, good eye health with no diseases like glaucoma or cataracts. Your Free Consultation will give you the opportunity to be examined by doctor and let him or her tell you whether you’re qualified to undergo the procedure. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you have, so that you are making an educated decision about the LASIK surgery.

Q: Which procedure am I eligible for?

A: If you’re exploring laser vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, then you have the choice to under Conventional LASIK or Custom LASIK. It all depends on the level of customization you want - since Custom LASIK is far more tailored to your individual vision needs. You probably won’t be able to make this decision until you speak with your own eye doctor, or one of our LASIK experts. They will be able to identify all problem areas with your vision and recommend either Custom or Conventional LASIK.

Q: What is the price for LASIK?

A: The price is this procedure is different for every person because the cost is based on the level of refractive correction required, the location of the center, and each patients individual needs. The cost of Custom LASIK is generally more than Conventional LASIK because of the tailored procedure and the use of the most advanced technology in the vision industry. You’ll have a better idea of what the procedure will cost after your Free Consultation, where the doctors and LASIK experts can examine your eyes and determine your needs.

Q: What are the risks of LASIK?

A: As with any surgical procedure, there are a few risks that are associated with laser vision correction. Fortunately, numerous clinical studies have shown the chance of having a vision reducing complication has been very minimal. Remember, millions of of completely successful surgeries have been performs, and the satisfaction level of our patients exceeds 99%. Some potential complications can include eye dryness, night glare, complication in the surgical flap, under or over-correction, or loss of best-corrected vision. All of these and any other potential individual risks are discussed in full at the Free Consultation so that each patient is prepared to make an educated decision about continuing with the procedure. Extensive preoperative screening is performed so that we will only continue with the surgery when it is medically advisable to do so. Additionally, meticulous post-operative care helps to identify any potential healing problems that may arise.

Q: What is the recovery process?

A: Most LASIK patients see quite well within 24 hours after their surgery. Following your procedure, you will be given eye drops to combat any dryness you experience. You may feel tired, and we recommend taking a nap afterward. The speed of full recovery will be very different for each patient, but most patients should be fully recovered within only a few days after their procedure.