Question About iLASIK

Why should I consider the iLASIK® Procedure?

When considering FDA-approved laser vision correction, only the iLASIK® Procedure offers the world’s most-advanced, custom-vision-correcting technologies in one safe and proven all-laser procedure.  

What vision problems can the iLASIK® Procedure correct?

Only the vision-correcting lasers behind the iLASIK® Procedure have earned FDA-approval to correct the broadest range of vision imperfections, including mild to severe nearsightedness, farsightedness and all types of astigmatism.  

Am I a candidate for the iLASIK® Procedure?

The majority of people are good candidates for the iLASIK® Procedure.  If you are at least 21 years old, in good general health with no existing eye disease, and your vision prescription has been stable for at least one year, you are probably a candidate for the iLASIK® Procedure.  When considering FDA-approved laser vision correction, only the iLASIK® Procedure offers the world’s most-advanced and innovative vision procedure available today.  

What kind of vision can I expect with the iLASIK® Procedure?

Only the iLASIK® Procedure delivers the truly customized treatment that more doctors rely on to take their patients to 20/20 and beyond, so they can better enjoy their favorite activities such as water sports, diving, snowboarding, mountain biking, playing softball, and more.

The vast majority of iLASIK® patients improve to 20/20 vision or better after surgery. 20/20 vision means that you see at 20 feet what a person without any vision problems would see at the same distance. (For reference, you need to be at least 20/40 to drive, while fighter pilots are often measured at 20/15.) 

How safe is the iLASIK® Procedure?

The iLASIK® Procedure is safe and proven, combining the world’s most advanced, custom-vision-correcting technologies into one integrated all-laser procedure. In fact, more vision corrections are performed worldwide with iLASIK® Technology than with any other laser procedure. And, iLASIK® represents the most widely-researched vision correction procedure available today.    

Does it hurt? How long does it take?

The iLASIK® Procedure is a quick, virtually painless procedure. It takes just about 10 minutes per eye, with both eyes typically treated at the same visit. You are awake the entire time. Your eyes are numbed with drops, and at most, you might feel a little bit of pressure. There is usually no discomfort following the procedure.

What is the real difference between iLASIK® and other procedures?

Only the vision-correcting lasers behind the iLASIK® Procedure have earned FDA approval to correct the broadest range of vision imperfections.  Other forms of laser vision correction just don’t have the clinical results and advanced technology that comprise the iLASIK® Procedure. 

In addition, no other vision procedure offers the individualized treatment of iLASIK®, truly customizing your vision correction based on your precise, individual refractive signature.  Like a fingerprint, a refractive signature is unique to each of your eyes. Using 3D mapping, the iLASIK® Technology captures that refractive signature and uses it to create the exact specification needed to correct your vision.

How long will the effects of the iLASIK Procedure last?

For a vast majority results of the iLASIK Procedure are permanent.  However, this doesn’t mean that you won’t need glasses at some point in the future; due to aging eyes, everyone eventually needs reading glasses for small print sometime in their 40s or 50s.

What does the iLASIK® Procedure cost?

Choosing the iLASIK® Procedure is an investment in your eyesight that will pay for itself over time. Glasses and contacts are expensive. The average 25-year-old will spend $30,000 on contacts alone in the next 25 years1. Talk to an iLASIK® surgeon for specific details on the cost of iLASIK for your eyes.  Why rent your vision with glasses or contacts, when you could own better vision with iLASIK®.

Where can I get more info?

To learn about the life-changing advancements that make iLASIK® the world’s most advanced vision procedure available today, call our LASIK Coordinator at (910) 763-3601 today.