WHAT IS LASIK?
Are you a candidate for LASIK?
LASIK AT A GLANCE
LASIK reshapes the cornea—the clear covering on the front of your eyes— using the precision of a WaveLight laser. Reshaping the cornea brings the power needed from glasses or contact lenses onto the eye. LASIK can now correct most vision conditions such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism (uneven curvature of the eye).

STEP 1:
FLAP CREATION
Rapid laser pulses are used to create a flap under the surface of the eye.

STEP 2:
FLAP IS FOLDED BACK
The prepared flap is folded back like the page of a book, exposing the area to be treated.

STEP 3:
CORNEAL RESHAPING
The laser changes the shape of the cornea within seconds. This reshaping corrects the vision problem.

STEP 4:
FLAP IS RE-POSITIONED
Finally, the flap is returned to its original position, protecting the eye much like a natural bandage.
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LASIK FAQ
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Our doctors will determine if you qualify for LASIK during our free vision correction evaluation. As technology continues to advance, more patients qualify for LASIK now than ever before. This includes many people who may have been told that they are not candidates in the past. If you don’t qualify for LASIK, there is a good chance you may qualify for a different vision correction procedure at Porter Ophthalmology including PRK, ICL or LR.
Is LASIK the right procedure for me?
The good news: Porter Ophthalmology offers its patients all five of the latest vision correction procedures – LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL and LR. This means more patients qualify than ever before and our doctors can recommend the absolute best procedure for you.
How fast is the recovery from LASIK?
Is LASIK safe? Are there any risks or side effects of LASIK?
It has also been shown that LASIK is generally safer than wearing contact lenses over the long term, in addition to being less expensive. Some of the more common side effects after LASIK include dry eyes or seeing glare and halos at night. Fortunately, these side effects are usually temporary and improve weeks to months after treatment. Serious complications of LASIK are extremely rare.
Is the LASIK procedure painful?
Do I have to hold my eyes open during the procedure?
What happens if I move my eye during the procedure?
Is LASIK a permanent treatment?
However, we know that natural changes will begin to affect the focusing ability of the lens inside your eye starting in your mid-40s. This leads to presbyopia or the need for reading glasses to see things up close. This is a normal and expected change with time that is unrelated to having LASIK. The good news is that if you don’t like using reading glasses, Porter Ophthalmology has additional solutions to make you less dependent on them.
Is LASIK covered by insurance?
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If you think you’re ready to open your eyes to a clear world every morning, without contacts, glasses, or squinting…
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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