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What is LASIK Eye Surgery?

LASIK eye surgery (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is currently one of the most frequently performed elective procedures in North America. Millions of people have safely and successfully chosen it as a suitable option for correcting their low, moderate, or high prescriptions.

This procedure involves the use of an excimer laser to reshape the cornea to correct a patient’s vision error. This reduces, and sometimes eliminates, the need for glasses and contact lenses.

Are you a LASIK candidate?

Not everyone is a good LASIK candidate. Those with severe nearsightedness or farsightedness and those with uncontrolled diabetes or autoimmune disease are not likely to be eligible for LASIK. However, you may be a good LASIK candidate if you are in good general health, are at least 18 years old, are free from eye diseases, including cataracts, and have a diagnosis of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.

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To determine your eligibility for LASIK, schedule your complimentary consultation today with us. Our doctors will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK, or if a different vision procedure may be right for you.

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The LASIK Procedure

LASIK is an outpatient surgery. The procedure typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to perform under the guidance of an ophthalmologist (surgeon).

Before the procedure, topical anesthetic drops are used to numb the eyes and prevent discomfort. Medication may also be approved to help the patient relax. After the drops are used, a lid speculum keeps the eyes from closing, and a femtosecond laser creates a thin flap over the cornea. Some corneal tissue is removed using a specialized excimer laser. Once the cornea is reshaped, the flap is replaced over the area where the tissue was removed. The cornea will then heal naturally.

Each LASIK procedure is customized to meet the vision goals of each patient. The type of LASIK surgery will differ slightly for those with different vision challenges.

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Why See a Cornea Specialist For LASIK?

Many surgeons who perform LASIK are general ophthalmologists. After completing medical school, they underwent residency training in ophthalmology, but not subspecialty training in specific fields such as retina, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, or pediatric ophthalmology. Doctors Wellish, Rohani, and Abrams have subspecialty training in Cornea and External Disease. They underwent additional training specifically for the portion of the eye, the cornea, where LASIK is performed.

The cornea is responsible for most of the eye’s light-focusing power. It is a complex and delicate part of the eye that comprises five distinct layers, each with its own specific function. Several conditions, including dry eye disease, keratoconus, Fuchs’ dystrophy, and other corneal abnormalities, can impact the optimal outcome of laser vision correction. Our LASIK experts use their training to diagnose and treat these issues before a patient is deemed “a good candidate” for LASIK or other vision correction procedures. Dr. Wellish and his team address other corneal problems before proceeding with surgical vision correction, such as LASIK.

We Stand Behind Your LASIK Results For Life!

VISION for Life is our commitment to you that we stand behind your LASIK vision results for life. We have confidence in our surgeons and in the long-term stability of our patients’ results. We intend to help you maintain the best possible vision throughout your lifetime.

The primary benefit of the VISION for Life program is our assurance that if a surgical enhancement is medically advisable to maintain vision results, eligible and participating patients are entitled to the procedure at no charge, regardless of the surgeon’s location nationwide.

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To determine your eligibility for LASIK, schedule your complimentary consultation today with us. Our doctors will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK, or if a different vision procedure may be right for you.

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LASIK Frequently Asked Questions

Like many things locally, Las Vegas LASIK eye surgery tends to be expensive – but not here! At Wellish Vision Institute, we’ve made it our mission to ensure that LASIK surgery is available to anyone who needs it, and to that end, we offer several different LASIK financing options to fit almost any budget. Don’t let the cost of LASIK be a deterrent – we are committed to working with you in any way we can to help you see your best.

LASIK is virtually painless. When you have LASIK at our state-of-the-art office in Las Vegas, your eyes are numbed with anesthetic eye drops before your procedure. Your eyes will remain numb throughout the treatment. Some patients may experience mild discomfort after the procedure, but it is temporary and can be treated with over-the-counter medicine, such as Tylenol. Generally, any discomfort, including burning, gritty, or foreign body sensations goes away extremely quickly following the procedure, if they occur at all.

With any surgical procedure, there are potential risks associated with laser vision correction. The range of complications for LASIK laser vision correction spans minor complications (such as longer recovery time) to potentially major complications like infections in or near the eye. One minor complication that patients may be particularly susceptible to here in Las Vegas is dry eye disease following surgery.

All of these risks will be discussed at your initial exam. These risks are significantly diminished with the skilled surgeons and advanced technology at Wellish Vision Institute. In skillful, experienced hands, LASIK is a safe and effective procedure.

Most people who have LASIK return to work the very next day. Most normal activities can be resumed the day after LASIK. However, you should check with your doctor before resuming swimming or sports that run the risk of something coming in contact with your eye, such as tennis or racquetball.

LASIK surgery is permanent vision correction. However, it’s important to note that the surgery treats your cornea, not your lens. With age, your lens might change, which can affect your vision. For example, you may lose your close-up reading vision, or the lens can stiffen and become cloudy, known as cataracts. If you develop cataracts, you may need additional surgery.

The vast majority of patients examined (between 90% and 95%) are great candidates for LASIK. Patients generally have specific contraindications for the remaining 5% to 10%, including extremely steep or extremely flat corneas, chronic dry eye, inadequate corneal thickness, etc.