Patient Procedures at Empire Eye Physicians

LASIK

Bladeless LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) surgery, also known as All-Laser LASIK, is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery in practice today.

LASIK can treat mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Bladeless LASIK uses a femtosecond laser to create a thin flap in the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.

The femtosecond laser provides the surgeon with more options for flap size, shape, and orientation, allowing a more customized LASIK procedure for each patient’s personalized vision needs. The femtosecond laser eliminates the need for bladed (microkeratome) surgery. The laser creates a corneal flap with edges that enables the flap to fit more securely in place after LASIK surgery, potentially reducing healing time. An excimer laser is used to reshape the underlying corneal tissue to correct your vision, then the flap is returned to its original position. The procedure typically takes about 20 minutes.

SMILE Self-Test

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If you're considering laser vision correction, we encourage you to take our self-test to find out if you are a good candidate.

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Procedure Benefits

  • LASIK eye surgery is quick and safe
  • Results come quickly
  • You can live life without glasses or contacts
  • Your vision will be greatly improved
  • Pain-free surgery

Who is a Candidate for LASIK?

  • over 21, in good general health, not pregnant or nursing, and have no active eye diseases
  • not functioning well with corrective lenses
  • nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism (LASIK will not correct presbyopia, a normal decline associated with aging)
  • realistic regarding the level of improvement available to you

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