Steps to Freedom from Glasses and Contact Lenses
1. Attend a FREE informational seminar
Our free informational seminars are held several times per month and conducted by one of our board certified ophthalmologists. They have the knowledge and experience to answer all your questions about laser vision correction. At our seminars you can have a free preliminary screening to determine if you are a candidate for LASIK. Be sure to bring your glasses or a current lens prescription.
Click here for seminar information
2. Schedule an appointment for an eye exam
A thorough eye exam will confirm whether or not you are a candidate for laser vision correction. Your doctor will complete a comprehensive eye exam, including a thorough medical and eye health history, visual acuity, measurements, intraocular pressure, dilation of the pupil, retinal exam and corneal topography. If you are a candidate, your doctor will explain your surgical options and what you can expect your vision to be after surgery. The eye exam costs $200.00 and is not refundable. Cost of the exam may be covered in whole or in part by your insurance.
3. If you elect to have surgery, you will need to arrange for payment prior to the procedure.
Payment in full is due on the day of surgery. Payment options include financing through CareCredit and flexible spending accounts available through your employer. Credit cards are not accepted.
4. Surgery day
The surgical team will explain what you will be experiencing, seeing and hearing. See "Laser Vision Correction Procedures" for a description of the laser treatment you will be experiencing. Following surgery, you will need a friend or family member to take you home. Most people will feel some discomfort and may want to use an over-the-counter pain medication the evening of surgery.
5. Day after surgery
Your surgeon will want to see you the day after surgery. Most LASIK patients drive themselves to their appointment. PRK patients are usually able to drive safely after 4–5 days.
6. Follow-up care
Follow-up exams for LASIK patients are scheduled at the following intervals:
- Day after surgery
- 30 days
- Three months
- One year
Individual checkups may vary
PRK patients require additional checkups and visits during the first two weeks following surgery.