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Lasik FAQs

LASIK FAQs

There are various ways of correcting refractive errors in your vision: prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and LASIK surgery. If you’re not familiar with LASIK surgery procedures, we can help. The following FAQs from Naples Eye Physicians can give you greater insight into how LASIK surgery works and if it’s the right treatment for you.

What Is LASIK Surgery?

LASIK surgery offers an alternative to using prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct refractions in your vision. Using an excimer laser, your eye specialist will carefully reshape the cornea of your eye to correct your vision for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. You must be 18 years or older to be eligible for this procedure and have good eye health with a stable eye prescription for the year prior to your surgery.

How Safe Is LASIK Surgery?

LASIK procedures received FDA approval in 1995. Since that time, there have been few complications with this procedure. Before undergoing LASIK surgery, talk to your Naples ophthalmologist so you’ll know what to expect from this treatment. For the best results, work with an eye doctor who is experienced with LASIK in Naples, FL.

Is LASIK Surgery Painful?

No, LASIK procedures are not painful. You may feel slight pressure during the actual surgery, but otherwise, there’s no sensation at all. Some patients are given a mild sedative before the procedure to help them relax. Your eye doctor will also put anesthetic drops in your eyes to numb them before performing surgery.

Once the procedure is complete, your eyes may feel slightly irritated for an hour or two, but this will pass quickly. We’ll give you eye drops to alleviate your discomfort and promote quicker healing.

Can Both Eyes Be Treated with LASIK at The Same Time?

Yes, they can. In fact, you may find it more convenient to have both eyes done at the same time.

Is LASIK Surgery Right For Me?

Talk to your Naples eye doctor to see if you’re a good candidate for LASIK surgery. After reviewing your eye health history and discussing what LASIK has to offer, your Naples ophthalmologist can make a recommendation concerning this treatment.

Will LASIK Give Me 20/20 Vision?

The goal of LASIK surgery is to correct visual refractions so you don’t have to rely on glasses and contacts for improved vision. We can’t, however, guarantee perfect vision. Most LASIK patients are pleased with the results of their procedure and would recommend it to family and friends as a viable means of improving their vision.

Visit Naples Eye Physicians for LASIK in Naples, FL

To learn more about LASIK surgery or to schedule a LASIK surgical procedure, contact an eye specialist from Naples Eye Physicians at (239) 262-6288 today.