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LASIK

Until recently, if you were one of the millions of people with a refractive error, eyeglasses and contact lenses were the only options for correcting vision. But with the arrival of refractive surgery, some people with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism (a cornea with unequal curves), may have their vision improved through surgery.

Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a refractive procedure that uses an automated blade and a laser to permanently reshape the cornea. The reshaped cornea helps focus light directly onto the retina to produce clearer vision.

LASIK is usually performed as an outpatient procedure using topical anesthesia with drops. The procedure itself generally takes about fifteen minutes. The surgeon creates a flap in the cornea with a microkeratome. The flap is lifted to the side and the cool beam of the excimer laser is used to remove a layer of corneal tissue. The flap is folded back to its normal position and sealed without sutures. The removal of corneal tissue permanently reshapes the cornea.

Our Laser Vision Center offers our patients state of the art LASIK procedures, using VISX CustomVue and Iris Registration. Our LASIK procedures are not standardized or based on averages; therefore, by constantly updating and implementing the latest technology, your procedure is as unique as your fingerprint.

For our patient’s convenience, a full time refractive coordinator is available to schedule appointments and answer any questions; she can be reached at (706) 323-3491 ext 130. We also offer patients a free refractive consultation prior to their evaluation.