SUMMARY OF LASER VISION CORRECTION
The Laser Vision Correction Experience
By now, you may be wondering what it might be like to experience Laser Vision Correction. If you decide to proceed with Laser Vision Correction, you will go through three distinct steps:
- The Pre-Procedure Consultation
- The Laser Procedure
- Post-Procedure Care
Before you proceed with Laser Vision Correction, we suggest you have a pre-procedure consultation with your eye doctor. If you schedule a consultation, there is no obligation to move forward with the procedure. The primary objective of the consultation is to determine whether you are a candidate for Laser Vision Correction, and if so, which procedure would be most appropriate for you.
In general, to be a candidate for Laser Vision Correction, you should:
- be at least 18 years of age or older
- have stable vision for a year prior to the procedure
- be free of certain diseases of the cornea and retina
- be in good general health
Aside from these general requirements, we recommend you have a number of visual tests to determine whether you're a candidate. Most of these tests can be performed by your eye doctor. It is important for you to realize that even if it is determined that you are not a candidate today, it does not mean that you will not be a candidate in the future. However, Laser Vision Correction is not for everyone, and some patients (for example, those with certain diseases of the eye involving the cornea or retina), will never be candidates. The best way for you to find this out is by having a thorough examination with your eye doctor.
The secondary objective of the consultation is to educate you regarding all aspects of Laser Vision Correction. During your consultation you can discuss the options with your eye doctor and, together, you can decide what the best choice is for you.
Learning everything you can about your options is the key to making an informed decision. The consultation process will help you to understand what you can reasonably expect from the procedure.
