My eyes are really bad… can laser vision correction help me?
Most patients who wear glasses or contact lenses can be helped with laser vision correction.
There are always some rare patients who really are too extreme for laser correction.
A free screening will answer this question for you.
I have astigmatism. Can you correct that?
Most patients that have astigmatism can now be successfully treated with laser vision correction.
I'm farsighted. Can you correct that?
Most patients with farsightedness can also now be corrected with laser
vision correction. Farsightedness, however, is different from presbyopia,
which causes most people over 40 years old to need reading glasses.
Our laser vision coordinator will help you determine if you have farsightedness
that can be corrected.
When will I be able to go back to work?
In general, the recovery from LASIK is extremely rapid. Most patients are able to drive by
themselves the day after surgery. Some patients return to work the day after surgery, most by
the day after that.
Will it hurt?
Pain is not ordinarily a word that is used to describe laser vision correction.
A certain amount of anxiety is normal, but patients generally report
how surprised they are that they had no pain during or after the procedure.
Why should I choose Dr. Eisner?
One visit to our office will help you make that decision. The personal care and attention
each patient receives is our highest priority. Dr. Eisner personally will perform your
comprehensive eye examination. He will take all of the important measurements himself,
discuss your exam with you, and answer all of your questions. He will use these measurements
to plan and perform your procedure, and he will do all of your postoperative care.
How long do I need to go without contact lenses before my exam?
Contact lenses can affect the shape of the eye, and therefore, the exam measurements
that are performed. The time period for going without them ranges from 3 days to several weeks,
depending on the type of contact lenses you wear. When you call for your complimentary
screening appointment, you will be instructed how long to keep your contact lenses out.
What is PRK and what is LASEK?
PRK and LASEK are alternative procedures that are sometimes performed if a patient is not
felt to be a candidate for LASIK. They are generally done if the cornea is too thin for LASIK.
I am confused about LASIK and different laser vision procedures.
How do I know for certain if I am a good candidate?
There are several levels of inquiry that an individual may explore to
answer this question. The first is general research, such as viewing
information on the internet or printed literature. This is a good
first step, but it is not personalized. The next step is to have a
complimentary laser vision consultation in our office. The allows
you to combine general information about refractive surgery with specific
information about your eyes. With the introduction of our VISX WavePrint®
system, the information is now more precise than ever before, like
a fingerprint of your eye. The final step is the comprehensive eye
examination performed personally by Dr. Eisner. At that time, Dr.
Eisner combines all of the information from the WavePrint® with the
examination measurements. He will discuss this information with you,
determine your candidacy for the procedure, and answer all of your
questions.
Still have questions? Click here to Ask Dr. Eisner now.
My eyes are really bad… can laser vision correction help me?
