Are You a LASIK Surgery Candidate?

In simple terms, if your vision is not perfect, chances are, youre a great candidate for LASIK.

In fact, thanks to the recent advances in technology, like CustomVue, even people with astigmatism and reading glasses are candidates for LASIK. This can truly change your life.

The best way to find out if LASIK is right for you is to schedule a complimentary LASIK eye exam.

Let’s get you started by answering the simple questions below:



  1. Do you have trouble seeing far away or up close?
  1. How interested are you in being able to play sports without glasses and contacts?
  1. What is your age?
  1. Are you interested in seeing well up close (reading) without glasses?
  1. Do you wear contact lenses or glasses?
  1. Would your career or business activities improve if you were to become less dependent on glasses and contacts?
  1. Over 98% of LASIK patients see 20/40 or better after surgery. The results of LASIK laser vision correction have been tremendous for literally millions of people. Despite the amazing safety and results of this procedure there are associated risks. Are you willing to discuss these risks with our LASIK coordinator?

Top 5 LASIK Myths

MYTH: LASIK can make you go blind.

FACT: No cases of blindness as a result of LASIK have ever been reported in the United States. The risk of going blind from LASIK is actually 5 times less likely than the risk of blindness from contacts!
MYTH: Laser vision correction is new, and there is little long-term experience.

 FACT: Laser Vision Correction is over 15 years old. There are millions of people who have had it done with a very small number of serious complications. The founding principles on which Laser Vision Correction was built are nearly 50 years old. MYTH: Laser vision correction is not really surgery.

FACT: Laser Vision Correction is one of the most delicate surgeries known. Surgical skills as well as excellent pre & postoperative care enhance your chance for an excellent result.MYTH: The more cases as surgeon has done, the better chance of having a good result.

FACT: Experience is important. However, once a physician has passed the learning curve (400-500 cases), what becomes of greater importance than the quantity of surgery performed is the quality of surgery. In other words, individualized, personal care by a meticulous surgeon is extremely important. Laser Vision Correction is surgery and should be looked upon as such just as you would for any other surgery.MYTH: All patients have glare and haloes post operatively.

FACT: With todays laser and techniques, significant haloes and glare are uncommon if proper procedures are adhered to.