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Q: What is LASIK?
A: The term LASIK is an acronym for "Laser Assisted
In-Situ Kertomileusis." This refractive surgical
procedure is meant to reduce a person's dependency upon
glasses and/or contact lenses by correcting
nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism.
Q: How does LASIK surgery work?
A: LASIK permanently changes the shape of the cornea.
The procedure involves folding back a thin layer of your
cornea, creating a flap; a laser then treats part of the
corneal surface underneath according to your
prescription. The flap is then folded back to act as a
natural bandage on your eye for the cornea to heal
itself.
Q: Are both eyes done at the same time?
A: Yes, the most convenient method for the procedure is
to have both eyes corrected on the same day; healing
time is minimal, and the balance in vision between your
two eyes is restored more rapidly.
Q: Where can I have the surgery done?
A: We have the procedure performed right here in our
office! All of your pre- and post-op exams are also done
right here for your convenience.
Q: How long does LASIK surgery take?
A: The actual procedure is completed within minutes!
Most patients are in the surgery room for 15 minutes or
less.
Q: Who is the surgeon at your office?
A: Our surgeon is Dr. Donald Santora of Meadville, PA;
he is also a regional instructor for the LASIK procedure
and has completed over 9,000 cases of refractive
surgery.
Q: Will I have 20/20 vision after the surgery?
And will I need reading glasses?
A: As stated above, the goal of LASIK and other
refractive surgical procedures is to reduce the
dependency upon glasses and/or contact lenses. Most
people do, however, come out of the surgery with the
greatly improved "perfect" vision they were looking for.
Presbyopia, the term used to describe the natural
decline in the eye's ability to focus on near objects
(i.e. reading), is not a preventable condition, and most
people will still need reading glasses as they
experience presbyopia.
Q: So LASIK can't correct both my near and
distance vision?
A: In most cases, LASIK and other refractive surgeries
similar to it are used to only correct your distance
prescription. One alternative, however, is to have "monovision"
performed via the surgery. As done with contact lenses,
one eye can be corrected for distance vision while the
other is corrected for near vision. Doing this through
surgery though is only considered after succeeding in
trials with contact lenses to confirm that you are able
to adjust to your eyes' differing prescriptions.
Q: How much does the surgery cost?
A: The fees for refractive surgery vary depending upon
whether or not the CustomVue technology is utilized. Our
fees are $995 or $1295 per eye; the higher fee schedule
is applied for the new CustomVue LASIK procedure. Our
fees include all of your pre- and post-op examinations
for one year!
Q: Do you have that new Custom LASIK?
A: Yes! Associates in Family Eyecare has the latest in
laser vision correction technology. The newest
breakthrough in refractive procedures, "CustomVue
LASIK", utilizes a wavefront laser in order to offer
each patient a surgery designed JUST for them! Wavefront
technology has been borrowed from astronomy. It analyzes
the entire human optical system and is 25 times more
accurate than the usual method of measuring vision. It
is capable of measuring both simple prescriptions and
complex imperfections, making a "fingerprint of the
eye." This data is transmitted directly to the excimer
laser for individualized treatment on a given
individual. The WaveScan analysis is so unique that no
two treatments are exactly the same. Hence, CustomVue
LASIK is personalized just for you!
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