1. What is Lasik? 2. Who should NOT have laser surgery? 3. What happens before the laser surgery? 4. What happens the day of surgery? 5. How soon can I go back to work? 6. Can Presbyopia be corrected with refractive surgery? 7. Does Lasik surgery correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism? 8. How well will I be able to see after my Lasik surgery? 9. Are there any risks involved? 10. Is LASIK painful? 11. What is the best procedure for you? (PRK, Traditional LASIK, or CustomVue) 12. What is the cost for Lasik surgery, and what are my payment options? 1. What is Lasik? LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a type of laser eye procedure used to treat various refractive or focusing errors of the eye. Once a corneal flap is created with the microkeratome, the excimer laser is used to reshape the corneal tissue, thereby eliminating (or reducing) the corneal refractive error and significantly changing the requirement for corrective eyewear. The procedure is relatively painless with a rapid healing process. 2. Who should NOT have laser surgery? • People with certain ophthalmologic disorders such as cataracts, dry eye's, end stage glaucoma or certain corneal abnormalities may not be good candidates for the Lasik procedure. • Certain general illnesses as well as some medications have an influence in the healing process of the cornea (i.e. rheumatic arthritis that may contraindicate surgery). • Children and patients who are less than 18 years old routinely should wait to receive any refractive surgery. Their refractive error should be stable (and the eye should have stopped growing) before the surgical procedure is performed. • If you are pregnant or nursing, surgery is not recommended. 3. What happens before the laser surgery? Dr. Paveloff will perform a thorough examination to determine whether your eyes are healthy and suitable for the procedure. Then your eyes will be photographed and a computerized map (corneal topography) will be created. This "map" will assess the shape of your cornea and is one of the many diagnostic tests the doctor uses to help plan your procedure. Measurements or Packymetry readings of your corneal thickness will be taken as well as an evaluation to your tear film. Are you interested in financing your procedure? Learn More... Understanding Your Vision   |   LASIK Vision Correction   |   NEW Multi-Focal Lenses   |   Cataracts & Eye Disease Aesthetic Procedures   |   About The Doctor   |   Questions & Answers   |   Patient Experiences   |   Connect With Us   |   Home For more information, call us at (805) 682-4459, or send an email. © Copyright 2005 Paveloff Vision Center Web Development by elation