Comprehensive LASIK Eye Surgery Consultation and Care

Are you tired of wearing glasses or contacts every day? Have you been considering corrective eye surgery?

Approximately 16.2 million people around the world have opted to get Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) to see clearly without any lens assistance.

Wondering if you’re a good LASIK eye surgery candidate? We can help.

If you’re considering LASIK, undergoing the procedure is one of the last steps in the process. While iCare Vision Center does not perform surgeries, our LASIK consultation services can help assess whether or not you’re a good LASIK eye surgery candidate.

If you decide to move forward with corrective eye surgery, we specialize in and can assist with your pre- and post-surgical care.

It’s important to note that LASIK isn’t for everyone; that’s why it’s imperative you thoroughly discuss the benefits and risks with your optometrist before committing to the procedure.

Before a consultation, these frequently asked questions can help you self-assess whether you want to move forward and meet with one of our doctors to learn more about LASIK:

What’s the ideal LASIK eye surgery age?

Good LASIK eye surgery candidates are 18 years and older – preferably in their mid-20s and older.

Ideal LASIK eye surgery candidates have a stable prescription for at least two years. Since vision quickly changes throughout childhood, prescriptions can adjust several times before the age of 18.
It’s highly encouraged that patients wait until their mid-20s when their prescription is likely more stable than at 18.

It is also recommended to get LASIK before the age of 40. Around this age, eyes can begin to change again.

What are LASIK eye surgery risks?

Like most other surgical procedures, LASIK corrective eye surgery does come with certain risks of complications.

While it isn’t common, LASIK can result in less than 20/20 vision. Before electing for the surgery, you must accept the potential of a rare complication occurring.

During your consultation, one of our highly-experienced doctors can thoroughly walk you through specific LASIK eye surgery risks.

What is LASIK eye surgery recovery like?

After the procedure, most patients notice an immediate improvement in their vision within the first 24-48 hours. However, it takes approximately three to six months to fully recover.

The healing process typically varies from patient to patient, but a surgery follow-up appointment is essential 24-48 hours after surgery to examine the eyes and test one’s vision.

Common LASIK eye surgery recovery symptoms can include:

Eye discomfort and dryness
Eye irritation, itching, or burning
Foggy or blurry vision
Small areas of bleeding on the whites of the eye
Sensitivity to light
Seeing streaks, glares, starbursts, or halos

Still seriously considering LASIK eye surgery? Take your consultation prep a step further and review these essential questions to ask your optometrist as you learn more about the procedure and whether or not you’re a qualified LASIK eye surgery candidate:

The Value of Second Opinions when Considering Laser Procedures

Lasers aren’t magic. The advantage of starting your LASIK or PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) journey with us – eye care experts with no financial stake and completely unbiased – is that we’ll only recommend procedures that will help you and make your life better visually.

Get Diagnostic Laser Testing Services

Lasers aren’t only for corrective surgery. They also accurately track eye movements to find prescriptions for eyeglasses and contacts and test for eye pathologies, such as

Glaucoma; and
Macular Degeneration

iCare Vision Center’s Role in Your Laser Procedure

Your eye care is our top priority. When you come to see the eye experts at iCare Vision, we’ll help you pick a good treatment and doctor.

Consultations for PRK surgery since 1998
PRK physician referrals
Initial LASIK eye surgery consultations
LASIK procedure referrals

For more than two decades, iCare Vision has taken an active advisory role to help guide patients through their laser corrective surgery options.

While we essentially lose a long-term patient when the decision to get LASIK is made, we are more concerned about what’s best for our patients and will always steer them toward the visual outcome that’s best for them.

We are committed to helping our patients be proactive and thoroughly understand the procedure.
Unlike laser centers that can be aggressive and not cautious enough in the consultation phase, we offer a comprehensive consultation in a laid-back environment where we take the time to hear all concerns and answer all questions.

We have no patients to date that have regrets post-operation after taking our advice and recommendations.