FAQ

Am I a good candidate for LASIK?

You will need a thorough exam from your eye doctor to determine this. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, in good overall health, and have generally good eye health with no diseases- cataracts and glaucoma included. Laser vision correction is intended to treat a wide range of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Through your initial consultation with your eye doctor, your doctor will confirm if you're a candidate for the procedure, explain the surgery, and answer any questions you may have. Your doctor will explain what you can reasonably expect in terms of results by measuring your prescription and examining your eyes.

What is Custom LASIK?

CustomLASIK is a procedure that involves the use of a device called a wavefront analyzer and allows your eye surgeon to customize the traditional procedure to your individual eyes. This custom tailored procedure can result in patients seeing clearer and sharper than ever before.

What's the different between Custom and Conventional LASIK?

CustomLASIK uses the wavefront analyzer to measure the way light travels through your eye. A map of your eye is then programmed into the laser, and the laser treats your eye based upon that customized 3D map. CustomLASIK helps to treat "higher order" aberrations: tiny imperfections in the eye that can have a significant impact your vision.. Higher order aberrations have not been previously treatable with contacts, glasses or Conventional LASIK.

What can LASIK do for me?

The laser vision correction procedure has proven overwhelmingly successful in reducing dependence on glasses and contact lenses. However, the degree of improvement still varies among individuals.. Most patients with mild to moderate prescriptions do attain near perfect to perfect vision and the need for glasses for daily activities is gone.

CustomLASIK has also proven to be an exciting development. Studies have shown that CustomLASIK can improve not only what you can see but how well you can see it. In the past, vision was measured using a standard chart. If you could see the letters, the doctor would proclaim your vision as a number, such as 20/20. Now, with CustomLASIK, doctors are able to focus on the quality of your vision. Many patients who have had CustomLASIK are able to see clearer than ever before. Because the CustomLASIK procedure corrects the unique imperfections in each individual's cornea, it is also likely that night vision will be improved. The results and research gained from tens of thousands of procedures performed through NewYorkLasikEyeSurgeons.com are shared throughout our network, allowing doctors to continually fine-tune techniques. NewYorkLasikEyeSurgeons.com stands behind its patients' distance vision results for life because we have confidence in the stability of results over the long-term. The LASIK Lifetime Commitment SM program ensures a free enhancement procedure for life for qualified nearsighted patients - and this commitment will be honored by any NewYorkLasikEyeSurgeons.com location in North America.

How do I decide which procedure I should have?

Your eye doctor is the best person to help with that decision. CustomLASIK is desirable for many. You should schedule a Free Consultation to determine what is right for you.

What does LASIK cost?

The price of the procedure is determined by the level of correction required and the laser technology needed for your specific condition. The cost of CustomLASIK is usually greater than the cost of Conventional LASIK, as CustomLASIK is performed using some of the most advanced technology in the vision industry.

Does the procedure hurt?

Most patients find the procedure to be "uncomfortable," but not painful. For most patients, the anxiety and the fear of the unknown is the most disconcerting part - worse than the actual procedure. Anesthetic drops to numb the eye are applied just before surgery begins and you also may be given a mild sedative. After your procedure, your eyes may feel a strange sensation or irritation for a few hours, but most patients are quite comfortable after taking a short nap. You will be given drops for your eyes to counteract any dry eye feeling you may experience for several days following the surgery.

What can I expect with recovery?

Most LASIK patients usually see quite well within a day following their procedure. Patients with higher prescriptions may recover more slowly. Although the speed of visual recovery depends on each individual person, most patients will be seeing clearly within the first few days following their procedure.

What are the risks?

As with any major procedure, there are risks with laser vision correction. However, the chance of having a vision reducing complication is minimal according to a number of clinical studies to. Millions have had excellent results from laser vision correction.

Some potential complications include dryness, complications in making the surgical flap, night glare, under or over-correction, and loss of best-corrected vision. At NewYorkLasikEyeSurgeons.com, these and other risks of the surgery are discussed fully with the patient in the Free Consultation and prior to the surgery. We proceed with the procedure only when it is medically advisable. As well, diligent post-operative care helps to identify and address any potential complications during the healing process. The best way to prevent complications is to choose a surgeon who is experienced and respected in the community. This is one of the advantages of choosing NewYorkLasikEyeSurgeons.com. NewYorkLasikEyeSurgeons.com. is careful to partner with only the most knowledgeable eye care professionals.