Frequently Asked Questions and LASIK Facts |
What is the price difference for Custom LASIK?
Does insurance cover refractive surgery?
Is LASIK or Custom LASIK better for me?
Will I still need glasses after LASIK?
What if I need an enhancement, or retreatment?
Am I a good candidate for LASIK?
What will the initial appointment be like?
What will the recovery process be?
How long is the LASIK procedure?
Does LASIK hurt?
When will I be able to see after the procedure?
Will I have 20/20 vision?
What are the primary benefits of LASIK over PRK?
What are the risk associated with LASIK?
Is LASIK approved by the FDA?
| 1. What is the price difference for Custom LASIK? |
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Custom LASIK procedures typically add anywhere between $500-1000 per eye extra onto the price of Traditional LASIK.
| 2. Does insurance cover refractive surgery? |
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Currently we offer LASIK, Custom LASIK, PRK, and Custom PRK. Most insurance plans do not cover refractive procedures.
You will need to be tested, and depending on your prescription, LASIK or Custom LASIK will be recommended for you. By completing an initial evaluation, you and your surgeon will be able to discuss the right treatment option.
LASIK Fact: If you are at least 40 years of age, have presbyopia and/or wear reading glasses, or have bifocals, you may still need to wear reading glasses after LASIK surgery. If you decide to have a monovision treatment you may be able to avoid reading glasses some or all of the time. Monovision refers to the surgical technique of correcting one eye to see at distance and the other eye corrected for reading up close.
| 5. What if I need an enhancement, or retreatment? |
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LASIK Fact: Less than 5% of patients will require enhancements after their initial LASIK surgery. Typically, you will know if you need an enhancement within the first six months after surgery.
Would you like to wake up in the morning and see the clock without your glasses? How about going on vacation without having to worry about losing your glasses or contacts? Would not having to wear glasses increase your confidence, improve on-the-job performance, or help you have better participation in sports or fitness activities?
There are many reasons LASIK may be the answer for you. Though most people are good candidates, there are some conditions which would preclude one from being helped by LASIK. For instance here are some LASIK facts, if you have a pre-existing eye disease that affects vision – such as cataracts, advanced glaucoma, corneal diseases, or corneal thinning disorders – you would not be a good candidate. There are also temporary conditions – such as pregnancy or vision instability – which can make a person ineligible for LASIK. However, the best way to be sure whether you are a good candidate or not is to have a pre-operative LASIK screening with a qualified medical professional.
| 7. What will the initial appointment be like? |
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During the initial appointment you will undergo a comprehensive eye exam where your eyes will be dilated. One of our doctors will go over the LASIK procedure and your treatment plan. At this time, you will have a chance to ask any questions you may have about your procedure. This appointment may last up to two hours.
The day of the procedure we ask our patients to go home and rest. Generally most patients are functional by the next day, meaning that they can drive and go to work.
You will be at our surgical center for two hours. Like any surgery, you will have your preparation, surgery, and recovery. The actual surgery process is done in less than a minute. You must have someone there to drive you home after your LASIK procedure.
Topical numbing eye drops are used during your procedure. Most patients report no discomfort sometimes a stinging sensation may occur but goes away quickly.
| 11. When will I be able to see after the procedure? |
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Patients will be blurry but can see right after the procedure. Typically by the next day patients vision will clear and they can see well. Most patients have functional vision by the next day. Full visual results are usually realized within one to four weeks.
Your best corrected vision and glasses or contacts is what can be achieved with LASIK. Not everyone can be corrected to 20/20 vision. Your doctor will go over with you what your best correctable vision will be after surgery.
| 13. What are the primary benefits of LASIK over PRK? |
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The benefit of LASIK over PRK is that LASIK allows quicker healing time. PRK is great for patients that have thinner corneas or that are involved in contact sports, and the military.
| 14. What are the risk associated with LASIK? |
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Like any medical procedure, LASIK has risks involved. But it does have a 99.9 success rate, making it one of the most successful procedures that can be done.
The FDA does not approve the LASIK procedure, but they do approve the technology. Silverstein Eye Centers uses FDA approved technology. LASIK has been approved by NASA.
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