What is LASIK?
LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis
which literally translates to "shaping the cornea
from within using laser." The VISX laser sculpts
the cornea with cool, ultraviolet light. In the case
of nearsighted individuals, the reshaping transforms
a cornea which is too steep into one that is flatter
allowing more natural vision. The procedure takes about
7 minutes per eye. Our patients spend a total of 1 ½
hours at our Laser Center on the day of their procedure.
Am I A Candidate?
With the advancement in technology and safety, almost
everyone who seeks Laser Vision Correction is a candidate.
A person needs to be over 21 years of age and their
glasses or contact lens prescription needs to be stable
for the past year. A common misconception is that people
with ASTIGMATISM are not candidates. In fact, the VISX
laser was designed specifically to treat astigmatism.
