If I'm corrected for distance vision, will I still be able to see up close?
As the eye ages the ability to focus for close work diminishes. Around 40 most people require some reading correction, and even earlier for some. However, your optometric physician can best determine if you could benefit from reading glasses or computer glasses after surgery.
If I wear reading glasses now, will I still need them after LASIK?
Yes, you will likely still need them for near vision after treatment.
If I don't get fully corrected, can I be retreated?
Usually, but further treatment may be limited by the remaining thickness of your cornea. When your vision has stabilized, your optometric physician can help you determine if enhancement treatment is something to consider. However, due to the inherent risks of surgery, we do not generally perform enhancements unless your vision is 20/30 or worse.
Are the results of LASIK permanent?
Yes, after your eyes have healed and your vision has stabilized, your eyesight should not change except internally as the result of the normal aging process.
Will having LASIK interfere with cataract surgery when I'm older?
No, but the surgeon will need to know that you had LASIK so he or she can accurately select the correct power for the artificial lens implant.
Will I have to wear corrective lenses after surgery?
We try to fully correct your vision, but since each eye responds a little bit differently to surgery, a more realistic goal is to lessen your dependence on corrective lenses. If you still need glasses, they will likely be lighter and thinner, and you will probably be able to function more easily without them.
Can I still wear contact lenses after LASIK?
Wearing contact lenses after LASIK can be difficult. To learn more, ask your optometric physician.
Do you track patient satisfaction?
Yes, we regularly ask patients to provide feedback on their visual outcomes as well as our customer service. Constant input enables us to fine-tune and maintain our high level of care. The
Patient Satisfaction statistics show the results of a recent study involving more than five hundred randomly selected patients. This is how they responded to questions several months after LASIK.
