Is Laser Eye Surgery Right for You?

So you've probably heard about laser vision correction by now. Considering over 1 million procedures are performed in the U.S. each year you probably know someone who has had it done. Despite the significant numbers, many questions still persist. For example:

• Will my procedure be painful?
• How long will my LASIK procedure take?
• When I have LASIK surgery, will I be able to experience the results right away?
• How can I learn if LASIK is right for me?
• Are there other corrective options besides LASIK?

Patients experience virtually no discomfort during the LASIK Vision Correction procedure. Eye drop anesthesia is used to numb the eye prior to the procedure, so no injections are necessary. The procedure takes approximately 5 to 15 minutes and results are usually immediate. Recovery can be fast with the majority of patients able to work the next day. Furthermore, studies to date show excellent vision stability for more than a decade following treatment.

Rapid advances in technology mean more and more people are excellent candidates for laser vision correction. Generally, you are a good candidate if:

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You are in good general health.
• You have no health issues affecting your eyes.
• You have no active eye conditions that might affect healing.
• You have had a stable vision prescription for at least one year.
• You are not pregnant, and have not been pregnant or nursing in the last 6 months.

LASIK is not recommended for people who do not meet the criteria listed above; however, you may be a candidate for a more customized version of LASIK, or another form of laser vision correction.  While LASIK is the most common there may be other options such as lens implants or other forms of laser vision correction that are better suited for your unique situation. The only way to know for sure if you are a good candidate for LASIK or other non-LASIK procedures is to have a comprehensive eye exam with a qualified doctor.

To learn if you are a candidate, go in and meet with a highly-trained Optometrist or Ophthalmologist for a thorough LASIK exam.  

At the LASIK exam, a doctor of Optometry will examine the health of your eyes, discuss costs and answer any and all questions you have. There is no risk and no obligation. This is how they determine if laser vision correction is right for you, and if it is, what the best options are for your vision and your eye health. At LasikPlus, you receive a 90-minute comprehensive LASIK exam from a local Optometrist or Ophthalmologist for free, a $100 value.


Find out what is right for you. Visit www.LasikPlus.com and schedule your complimentary, no obligation LASIK eye exam with your local LasikPlus Vision Center. Copyright ©, ARAnet, Inc.