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LASIK MD Common Questions
You have questions, we have the answers! The following section provides the most frequently asked questions from our patients and their respective answers. Just click on your question of interest and you will be directed to its answer.- What is LASIK surgery?
- What is Lasic?
- What does LASIK mean?
- How long has LASIK been performed?
- Why is LASIK eye surgery considered an advancement in refractive surgery?
- Who benefits from LASIK?
- Who cannot have LASIK vision correction?
- I am happy with my contact lenses. Why should I pursue having LASIK eye surgery?
- How much does LASIK cost?
- What kind of results can I expect from having a LASIK procedure?
- Are the results achieved from LASIK permanent?
- Do I need a referral from my eye doctor?
- If I have LASIK eye surgery and my vision changes later in life, can it be redone?
- How long will the LASIK procedure take?
- Can I drive immediately after having LASIK?
- What type of anesthetic is used for the LASIK procedure?
- Does LASIK hurt?
- Can I have both eyes done with LASIK eye surgery at the same time?
- How long will I be out of work after having LASIK?
- Can I play sports after LASIK surgery?
- How long will it take before I can see well and how long will it take before I experience my best vision?
- Will I need to wear glasses once my eyes have healed?
- Will my eyes look different after LASIK vision correction?
- How safe is the LASIK procedure?
- After LASIK surgery, how will my vision be at night or in low light?
- Will my eyes be dry after LASIK eye surgery?
- I wear bifocals now, why will I still need my reading glasses after LASIK?
- If I am corrected for distance, will I lose my ability to see well up-close?
- Does insurance cover laser eye surgery?
- What is PRK laser eye surgery?
- Not everyone can have LASIK surgery, but can anyone have PRK surgery?
- How does the corneal flap adhere onto the eye after surgery?
- How do various lasers differ from one another?
- What happens if I move during LASIK?
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- How do I know if I’m a candidate?
- Do I need a referral from my optometrist?
- How long does it take to recover from LASIK?
- Is LASIK permanent?
- What happens if I move or blink during the surgery?
- How old do I have to be for LASIK?
- How does LASIK work, what are the risks?
- Does LASIK correct astigmatism?
- Does the procedure hurt?
- Does LASIK cause night time vision side effects?
- What activities do I have to avoid after LASIK?
- What is Custom LASIK?
- How do I choose a LASIK surgeon?
- Why choose LASIK MD?
- What is All-Laser LASIK?
