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Is laser vision correction right for you?

Innovations in technology are allowing more people than ever to qualify for laser vision correction. Generally speaking, anyone over 18 years of age who sees well with glasses or contacts and has not had a significant change in his or her prescription in the last 12 months is probably a good candidate. People with certain medical conditions or women who are pregnant may not be good candidates. The specialists at Northern Eye Institute will help you evaluate your options with an extremely thorough eye exam and consultation. It's important we get to know more about your lifestyle and expectations following surgery. All these factors play an important role in choosing the laser vision correction technique that's right for you.

Safety

LASIK is generally a very safe procedure with a low complication rate. The most common complications, such as glare and haloes, are often the result of poor candidates undergoing the LASIK procedure. We conduct thorough testing and hold prospective patients to strict criteria when considering them as LASIK candidates. By making sure the laser eye surgery is safe for you before you have it, most complications can be avoided. Choosing a LASIK surgeon who uses the best and safest technology and one who has extensive training and experience can also make the LASIK experience safer.

Experience

Experience is crucial in selecting a surgeon. You need someone who not only has a thorough understanding of laser vision correction, but also has encountered special cases and has dealt with them successfully. You also want to select a surgeon who is experienced in the latest laser eye surgery techniques and technology to ensure that you get the best care possible. The medical staff at Northern Eye Institute offers you this experience and care.

Technology

The Zyoptix™ System creates a personalized laser correction plan expressly for each eye.

You should not trust your vision to anything less than the best and most current technology. Northern Eye Institute uses the Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix™ wavefront-guided system. The Zywave maps and analyses up to 9,600 data points for each eye. The Zyoptix™ System allows our surgeons to advance your vision to a new level of precision and clarity.