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About the Procedure
Why is LASIK the most commonly performed laser correction procedure?
What are the chances that I may not see as well after treatment?
What are the long-term risks?
Has anyone ever gone blind from LASIK?
Monovision vs. reading glasses?
LASIK at PCLI
How long have you been performing LASIK?
How many operations have you performed?
Can you guarantee 20/20 vision?
How many patients require enhancements or retreatment?
What is the cost if enhancement treatment is required?
How much does the surgeon's skill have to do with good results?
Are some lasers better than others?
How often are your lasers calibrated?
How long do you require contact lenses to be removed before treatment?
Will insurance cover the cost of treatment?
Can I make monthly payments?
Will your doctors do all my follow-up care?
If I am thinking about LASIK, why is an optometrist the best place to start?
Does my optometrist have a financial incentive to refer to your surgeons?
Who can I talk to about my LASIK questions?
Why do I need follow-up care with my optometrist after surgery?
The Treatment
Does LASIK hurt?
How will I keep my eyes from moving when the laser is working?
What will the treatment be like for me?
How long does the treatment take?
What is a microkeratome?
Can the suction used to hold the microkeratome on the eye cause damage?
How will I keep my eyes open during surgery?
Can my family and friends watch?
After LASIK
How well will I be able to see right after surgery?
Will my eyes be patched after surgery?
Can I drive home after LASIK?
Will I need to use eye drops after the procedure?
How long is the visual recovery period?
What side-effects can I expect after surgery?
How secure is the flap after surgery?
How long will I be off work?
Can I play sports after LASIK?
LASIK Results
If I'm corrected for distance vision, will I still be able to see up close?
If I wear reading glasses now, will I still need them after LASIK?
If I don't get fully corrected, can I be retreated?
Are the results of LASIK permanent?
Will having LASIK interfere with cataract surgery when I'm older?
Will I have to wear corrective lenses after surgery?
Can I still wear contact lenses after LASIK?
Do you track patient satisfaction?
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