Laser Eye Surgery
Lasik Surgery Information

Lasik Vision Institute

Laser surgery is used to treat a variety of vision problems. Affect the degradation of the majority over 50 years of blurred vision and progressive loss of vision. But can be treated successfully with laser eye surgery.

Macular degeneration can be either dry or wet. Dry macular degeneration is when the cells that are sensitive to light in the macular area of your eye break down and cause blurred vision. These symptoms occur slowly over a long period of time and are the most common form of macular degeneration occurring in about 90% of all known cases.

Wet macular degeneration is when abnormal blood vessels grow and then leak. This causes the retina of your eye to lift away, with swelling and impaired vision the result. Sometimes the symptoms can make straight lines suddenly appear to be wavy and an appointment with a doctor should be made immediately. Wet macular degeneration causes vision loss that cannot be repaired and must be treated with urgency. This is the rarest form of macular degeneration with only around 10% of all known cases attributed to this type.

Cataracts gradually over a long period of time, which is often treated with glasses or contact lenses. After a period of growth and increase visibility blur. It is when your goal is to clear a pane of frosted glass. Cataracts are more likely to have suffered more in the elderly. But these problems have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, cataract, very young.

Although surgery is very common among the elderly, and thanks for using technology to improve recovery time for the event of this operation is very fast usually just a few days. Consultation with the eye doctor will be necessary in a few days after surgery to assess recovery and performance.

Treatment may be by laser eye surgery or the use of ultrasound. Ultrasound power is used to cold stratification in the lens so that it can be replaced with a synthetic clear lens that will help improve your vision dramatically.

Although it seems that the pain will be widely reported that it will not hurt. If you are one of many, because doing so do not worry because it is done under local anesthesia, which means you will be awake and aware of traffic. But do not think that the actual process that occurred. Process takes less than 30 minutes on average and will receive for each patient.

A large number of ads on television and in magazines promoting various eye hospitals, and if you feel you may need treatment with one of them appointed by the eye doctor, they were easy. Visit their site might be a good idea that you can be certain that they have modern equipment and highly experienced professionals in the eye and surgery.

Vision corrected by laser eye surgery is appropriate for several reasons. You may be able to stop buying lenses monthly contact lenses, or do not need to wear glasses. This will help reduce costs and time in the long run and you do not need to track a missing pair of glasses first thing in the morning, your vision should improve daily.

Eye surgery can take many forms. (Eg types of different lens implant in the treatment of cataracts and degeneration severe), and consulting with medical experts reviewed to assess the specific needs of you and describes the steps for you: Do you usually required before the surgery, nothing.

If your needs are small or very small problem with the vision and ophthalmic surgery laser, you may receive a response Lasek for the set or a major problem, such as LASIK and surgery. Eye LASIK, laser eye can advise.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Has anybody had the laser eye surgery done at LASIK Vision Institute in Rancho Cordova?
    I went for a consultation a few weeks ago and the office seemed very clean and everyone was very nice and very thorough with the explanations and so i have an appt for Thursday and im very nervous, has anyone gone here before? i read somethings about scams and bad service but those were mostly in Florida and some other states but i couldn't find anyone who had it done i this specific location. or any info or experiences about this specific clinic? Please! i am scared now...

    • ANSWER:
      If you are scared, cancel the appointment until you can get more information. Although the Rancho Cordova Lasik Vision Institute does have a website, I could find no independent patient reviews. This is both good and bad. People who have had unpleasant experiences or bad surgical outcomes are more likely to post complaints than those that don't, but not finding any reviews does concern me. If you know the name of your Lasik Surgeon, you can try googling "his/her name MD and Rancho Cordova" and see the individual surgeon has any patient reviews.

      Were your eyes examined by your Lasik surgeon and were you assured you that you are a good candidate for this procedure?
      Has the Institute discussed all the risks and side effects that could result from this procedure?
      Has the procedure and post surgical care been fully explained to you?

      If any of the above were not covered during your consultation, I would be leary of going through with the surgery.

      You cannot have this surgery until your vision has stabilized and it is safest if has been stabilized for two years. Vision usually stabilizes in your early to mid twenties. Having the surgery before total vision stabilization will result in your having undergo the surgery again at a later time.

      Most people having Lasik surgery have satisfactory to excellent results, but the less than 5% that don't can suffer irreversible vision problems including severe vision loss. I hope you have thoroughly researched the Vision Corrective Laser Procedure that the clinic will preform on your eyes and checked out the Lasik surgeon.

  2. QUESTION:
    Any one had lasik done at Lasik Vision Institute in Dallas?
    I am thinking of going to get the procedure done there, and I know I prob need PRK, just wanted to see other peoples feedback...

    • ANSWER:
      I had it done 3 years ago and regret not doing more research on it. The people who were teaching me about it were dressed like doctors, but they were obviously paid to be sells people. Being nieve I took their word for it.

      After the surgery I was having problems with dry eyes, eye pains, migraines, and strabismus. When I confronted them about it everything didn't add up so I started doing my own research online and talked to two local optomatrist.

      What I found out is that Lasik surgery has only been arround for a few years and nobody knows what the long term affects are. Also no matter who does the surgery and what technology they use, you will always end up with scar tissue on the muscles arround the eye, which can cause problems. Also the fact they try to minimize so you don't think its a big deal is that every person is taking a risk of losing their eye sight and/or life.

      Everybody there kept telling me that I was a perfect candidate for the surgery. Later I found out that your not a candidate if your younger than 25 because thats when your eye sight will have stabilized. I was 20 when they told me that I was the perfect candidate.

      And take into consideration I paid over k to get it done at the most experienced lasiks surgeon in the world, with the latest technology. (Dr. Boothe in Dallas)

      Bottom line is Your body is even more important than your car or your house. Get several unbiased opinions and do your homework. There are other options to improve your eye sight naturally and with less risk and WAY less money.

  3. QUESTION:
    Lasik Vision Institute Atlanta, GA?
    Has anyone had laser vision correction surgery at the Lasik Vision Institute in Atlanta, GA?? I recently went for a free consultation and the staff was very knowledgeable the office had several people waiting. I also went to the Wooflson Institute last week and was not impressed by the staff or pricing. Any suggestions or past experiences would be great! Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      You'll want to ask the doctor (or their staff) how long the doctor has been in that line of work. More experience is a good thing when messing with the eyes. Discount places aren't always the best. I got mine at k and my friend got hers at .6k. She was blind for 2 days, and I woke up an hour after my procedure totally comfortable and with no issues with halo or anything.

      A lot of doctors can also provide you with their patient satisfaction rating, so you'll want to ask for that. You'll know if they don't track it that they're bogus.

  4. QUESTION:
    Has anybody had the laser eye surgery done at LASIK Vision Institute in Houston, TX?
    If so, how was your experience.

    I went to an appointment with them yesterday and they seemed to be great, but the thing that amused me was the price because it was so cheap. I know that the prices have dropped but I've been shopping around and they are between 00 and 00 for both eyes, and they only charged me ,700 with a lifetime insurance for BOTH eyes, which is GREAT and I'm really excited about it, but know I'm wondering if they are good enough. I have a friend who lives in Dallas and she had in done 2 months ago, she paid ,500. So, does anybody know if they are reliable and if LASIK Vision Institute is a safe place for that kind of surgery??

    • ANSWER:
      I live in Alabama. I paid 00 for both eyes. It all really just depends on your eye sight before. If they are a trusted and very well known place, then have it done!! I dont regret it at all. Be aware though, your eyes will be extremely dry for a while.

  5. QUESTION:
    Has anyone had LASIK at the Lasik Vision Institute?
    If yes, how was your experience?

    • ANSWER:
      I didn't ever have it but my brother in law got it done over a year a go and says that it was the best decision of his life. He had been free from the glasses and says it is great and the procedure was really simple. Worked great for him. Try it you will probably be impressed with it too.

  6. QUESTION:
    LASIK Vision Institute (Ohio)?
    I am going in for my second exam with LVI...I am apprehensive just because of the scary websites, etc talking about how LASIK is the worst thing ever...yet, I haven't met a person who didn't love their surgery...Has anyone had any experience with this company or around the Columbus OH area in general with LASIK?

    • ANSWER:
      If the myopia is low to moderate (i.e. -7 D or less), then 96% patients achieve uncorrected visual acuities better than 20/40, however only 72% of patients achieve vision equal to or better than 20/20. As mentioned earlier, more people achieve 20/20 vision with wavefront-guided treatment. If the myopia is high (i.e. more than -7 D ), then 89% patients achieve uncorrected visual acuities better than 20/40, however only 48% of patients achieve vision equal to or better than 20/20. Note that the uncorrected vision results in high myopes is not as good as in low myopes (FDA data). LASIK and surface ablation have largely similar vision outcomes. Therefore, most - but not all - people will have 20/20 vision after LASIK without glasses. Some people will not be able to "get rid of glasses" to see 20/20. Taken together, this means that LASIK will almost certainly reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses, however, there is no certainty and there can be no guarantee that you will be able to achieve perfect vision without glasses. You have 90 to 95% chance of passing the vision test to get a drivers license without glasses (i.e 20/40 vision) and therefore 90 to 95% chance that you will be able to legally drive without glasses after LASIK. Our recommendation, however, is that you drive with the best vision that your eyes are capable of achieving.

      Serious complications from refractive surgery are rare, as evidenced by the low rate of loss of best spectacle-corrected visual acuity. However, before undergoing any refractive procedure, you should carefully weigh the risks and benefits based on your own personal value system, and try to avoid being influenced by friends that have had the procedure or doctors encouraging you to do so. Remember that, even though rare, complications do occur.

  7. QUESTION:
    what are ALL the risk of having the Lasik Surgery?
    Im planning to have lasik surgery next month. can anyone state all the risks after surgery or after several years have passed? by the way, im planning to get it done in Lasik Vision Institute in Houston.

    • ANSWER:
      Normally, LASIK is safe, but you may experience mild blurry vision within the first week. After that, you should see more clearly, but some complication do occur. Its best to consult an opthamalogist or just wiki it for full details. Sorry I couldnt give more.

  8. QUESTION:
    Recommendations for Lasik Surgery in Atlanta, GA~?
    I am trying to decide on if I should have lasik Surgery done and my biggest question is where would be the best place in Atlanta. I have heard good things about the lasik vision institute but I was wondering what everyone's recommendation was. Also I was wondering what the average cost was around~

    • ANSWER:
      There are many qualified Lasik surgeons in Atlanta. I work with a nonprofit patient advocacy that evaluates patient outcomes and certify doctors who meet our organization's requirements. We don't provide Lasik, just Lasik information and surgeon certification. You can visit our organization for a list of certified doctors.

      We also publish the 50 Tough Questions for Your Lasik Doctor, whichcan help guide you through the surgeon evaluation process.

      Lasik cost ranges from 9 to over ,500 per eye, with an average of around ,250 per eye, depending upon what you need. Not everyone will require the same technique or technology and there are many, many variables.

  9. QUESTION:
    is lasik vison institute a legit company?
    i want to fix my vision,i am sick of wearing contacts,can i go to lasik and get my vision fixed,i went to there website and there saying that plans start at just 299$ per eye,is this true,or just a scam,i would want to get this done before dec 5 because thats when the deal expires,tell me its true because im ready to give up my contact lenses,i would want to go somewhere in texas,like san antonotx,or f.t worth,tx

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  10. QUESTION:
    If you had lasik eye surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Fl how much did it cost?
    Also, do you have 20/20 vision now? And how long did it take for you to recooperate?

    • ANSWER:
      Wavefront IntraLase flap Lasik average costs : ,360 per eye
      Standard microkeratome flap Lasik average costs : ,700 per eye

      In some cases, however, after one week, the results may only be 20/40 or even worse. If your vision becomes 20/40, this means you can see at 20 feet what a person with perfect vision can see at 40 feet.

      the site give me a lot of help, u can visit it

      Recovery time and vision result after Lasik
      http://www.lasikreviews.co.uk/lasik-eye-surgery-results-recovery-time.htm

  11. QUESTION:
    LASIK or PRK?? I'm not sure?
    I'm considering refractive eye surgery. I have 2 options: PRK (preferred by the doctor) or LASIK (preferred by me, because it requires less recovery time).
    I heard and read, and my doctor also told me, PRK does less structural damage to the eye, because the outer cornea (epithelea), regenerates itself. LASIK, on the other hand, requires a much deeper incision which never really heals. So, reading about that I would say PRK is preffered, also because I am now a -7 with astigmatism, and my cornea is a bit thin. On the other hand, with PRK the recovery time is much longer, because the outer cornea which is removed, needs to grow back, and this process might make your vision less than ideal during the first couple of months. I have read of people who absolutely would not recommend this procedure (PRK) because they got some serious complications afterwards: like blurry vision, halos, dry eyes, etc. which sometimes months after the surgery did not improve or improved very litte.
    So, my actual question is: is every person really that different that for some the healing goes so smooth, while for others it takes months, and maybe even does not reach the expected results within a year? Or does it depend also on the way the surgery was done (read: the expertise of the doctor in this case, and the equipment being used), and how the patient takes care of him or herself after the surgery?
    I'm really a little confused of what to do at this time. Although I'm with one of the best eye doctors in my area, and their institute has done numerous surgeries with great results.
    Can anyone give an educated comment or advice?

    • ANSWER:
      Well I am not sure about PRK but I had the Lasik done in march of this year and I love it. My eyes were a 7 also though only with a slight astigmatism that really didn't effect my contacts or anything. But with my eyes being that bad I immediately saw results as soon as the procedure was done before they made me keep my eyes closed. I was nervous about the procedure which I felt absolutely nothing and if you can keep really still it runs extremely smooth. I had mine done by clarkson eyecare and they were wonderful. My eyes are dry sometimes especially if i wake up in the middle of the night or when I first wake up in the morning and I do experience halos... starburst ex. during night driving but it is well worth it than putting up with the contact ordeal. As far as the cut never really healing... my eyes are completely healed though I didn't go with the razor cut everything was laser done on mine. But the dr said my eyes are completely healed which I do recommend doing the eye drops and all exactly the way they say to and for exactly how long they say. And definitely not rubbing them for the first 24-48 hours. So I hope this helped you in any sort of way... I highly recommend lasik... I wore glasses since 4th grade and contacts since I was in 7th grade and I am now 26... and I believe it to be a miracle that I don't have to wear either anymore. Good Luck.

  12. QUESTION:
    Eye surgery advice! Lasik?
    I want to get an eye surgery done. My vision is not too bad but still i am wearing glasses and i am tired of it. What institute would you suggest? Any experiences good/bad? Anywhere Northern California. Thanks,

    • ANSWER:
      I would not go for the surgery. I've had many people tell me that they did not see anywhere near as well as with the glasses or contacts after their surgery. Not only that, the surgery has only been around for about 30 years, so who knows how long the surgery lasts. Maybe people will start going blind from it after 40 years of having it. Breast implants have to be removed and replaced every 10-15 years or you can get all sorts of problems, so who knows if it's the same for this?

  13. QUESTION:
    wave 99 trivia question - Nothing works - what is the answer?
    At Mann Eye Institute & Laser Center, we know you have many questions about LASIK and other vision services. Our doctors and staff are here to answer all of your questions and concerns in detail. We feel that a well-informed patient is ultimately better equipped to make smart decisions about his or her vision.

    For 2,500 points: What is the only system that allows the doctor to track eye movement in all three dimensions? Click the link below to find the answer.
    VISX laser didn't work
    WaveScan and Orbscan systems didn't work

    • ANSWER:
      WaveScan and Orbscan systems allows the doctor to track eye movement in all three dimensions!!!