"(LASIK was) nothing more than an exciting experience and I was very satisfied. It was immediate gratification and I am extremely pleased with his (Dr. Glen Goodman's) professionalism and service."
Ruth Pointer
“The Pointer Sisters”
Who is a good LASIK Candidate?
LASIK has helped millions of people to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contacts. However, it is not for everyone. Your eye doctor is the best source of information pertinent to your specific needs and the conditions that may make or prevent you from being a good candidate for LASIK.
Generally, you should have:
- healthy eyes
- Not be pregnant or nursing
- Be over 18 years old.
- Your vision should be stable with no change in your eyewear prescription in the last 12 months.
- Your vision error should also be within acceptable ranges of correction for LASIK.
- You must understand the potential risks, complications and side effects associated with LASIK laser vision correction and be willing to subject yourself to those risks.
You should discuss these and any other issues with your surgeon, carefully weighing the risks and rewards before making you final decision to have LASIK or any surgery.
LASIK - Laser Vision Correction
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a laser vision correction procedure for people who want to reduce or eliminate their dependency on glasses or contacts. The most frequently performed of the laser vision correction procedure options, LASIK can surgically provide the same and sometimes better correction as is attained by corrective lenses such as glasses.
Well over 90% of LASIK patients achieve at least 20/40 vision with most attaining 20/20 or better. LASIK can be used to help individuals who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism.
LASIK laser vision correction is a safe, reliable and relatively painless way to improve vision and reduce or eliminate the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. LASIK changes the way light is bent, or refracted, as it passes through the cornea so that it focuses properly on the retina and objects can be seen clearly.
The LASIK Laser Vision Correction Procedure
The doctors at Goodman Medical Eye Center use advanced technology to determine the amount of correction your eyes need and to perform the LASIK procedure.
During the procedure, a thin flap is created in the surface of the cornea. The flap is then lifted and an excimer laser beam gently reshapes the cornea's curvature (steeper for far-sighted patients, flatter for near-sighted patients) to improve vision. The flap is then closed and covered with a protective contact lens.
The LASIK procedure takes only 15-30 minutes per eye, and patients are often ready to leave within an hour or two. The flap heals on its own within a few days with no need for stitches
Antibiotic eye drops will be prescribed for a few days, along with any other post-operative instructions. While vision improvement is almost immediate, full recovery takes a few weeks.
Contact Dr. Goodman for an appointment or free LASIK information.