How long does LASIK take?

How long does LASIK take?

Posted November 30, 2015
We’re all time-pressed. Even with something as important as LASIK, people still need the process to fit into their busy lifestyles. In this post, I’ll give you a timeline to help you plan your approach to LASIK (and PRK) so that you can find the time to invest in this life-changing surgery…

Approximate lengths of appointments and recovery periods

The first appointment takes about 90 minutes (allowing for waiting time and the number of questions you have).
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How much does LASIK eye surgery cost in NY?

How much does LASIK cost?

Posted November 30, 2015
Few laser eye surgeons are interested in discussing money. You've undoubtedly seen the advertisements that offer LASIK for as little as $299 per eye. "Save $1,000! Financing at 0% is available! How is it that they are so cheap? Do consumers actually pay these costs? Are more expensive LASIK facilities worth the prices they demand? Let's investigate.  

Low-ball LASIK Eye Surgery Offers  

Any LASIK eye center advertising LASIK for $250 or $299 per eye typically has an asterisk next to their price.
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How long will LASIK results last?

How long will LASIK results last?

Posted November 30, 2015

In all but the most rare of cases, LASIK results are permanent. In a limited number of cases, some nearsightedness, farsightedness and or astigmatism can return over time. These changes are usually due to changes that can occur in the lens of the eye (the lens we don’t treat) and it is called ‘regression’. Some patients are more likely to regress than others…

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How does LASIK work?

How does LASIK work?

Posted November 30, 2015

I had to think about how to write this post to provide the best explanation to answer the question “How does LASIK work?” I’ve written a step-by-step rundown of how the operation works here, but I thought that this video from “How stuff works” provided an excellent and considerably more interesting overview that I hope you’ll find educational…

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When do you see LASIK results?

When do you see LASIK results?

Posted November 30, 2015

One of the best things about LASIK is that the results come so quickly. Quickly, as in within seconds of having the procedure. The “Wow” effect is often seen mere moments after a LASIK operation, once the patient sits up on the bed and opens their new eyes for the first time and says “Wow!” Having personally witnessed thousands of successful LASIK operations, I can attest that it is a pretty reliable utterance.

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