Laser Vision Correction
Imagine ...
... being able to see the alarm clock when you wake up.
...giving up the hassles of glasses and the rituals of contact lens maintenance.
... that whatever your passion (sports, travel, art, or business) how much more skill you could bring to it, how much more fun you could have if you didn't have to overcome the ways that glasses and contacts hamper you. The fogging, the slipping, the lack of peripheral vision. The discomfort caused by the tiniest speck of dust in your contacts.
LASIK surgery can allow you to see naturally with little or no dependence on glasses or contacts. In order to help you make the important decision as to whether this procedure is right for you, we have provided some commonly asked questions below. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our office at (912) 355-9020.
Dr. McLaurin performs all of his LASIK procedures at the his newly opened surgery center.
Are you a candidate for LASIK?
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What is laser vision correction?
It is an outpatient treatment first performed in 1987 that uses a light beam to gently reshape the surface of the eye (the cornea) and improve vision. The light gently pulses to remove microscopic amounts of tissue, altering the curvature of the cornea and allowing visual images to be more sharply focused on the retina.What are the benefits?
Laser vision correction reduces or eliminates nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism and, with it, the need for glasses or contacts.How does laser vision correction improve nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism?
The cool beam of light gently reshapes the surface of the cornea, making it more like a normal eye. Light can then focus at the back of the eye, on the retina, making images on the retina clear, thereby improving vision.Does laser vision correction hurt?
The procedure itself is painless. Your eye is numbed with eye drops that are instilled prior to the procedure and no general anesthetic is necessary. You may experience some temporary discomfort after treatment; your doctor can prescribe pain medication if needed.How soon can I return to work?
Some people return the day after treatment. Two or three days of rest are suggested.
For more information on laser vision correction you may visit the VISX website.
Note: Some text on this page were used with permission from VISX, Inc.
