LASIK Pre-Screening and Care
Whether you are an athlete, or just want to see your partner in the morning, Lasik is a tried-and-true surgical laser procedure that can alleviate your dependence on glasses. LASIK can treat a broad range of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism in many cases. We co-manage our patients with the top refractive surgeons in the area. Find out if you are a good candidate for LASIK.
Normal Vision:
To see clearly, with normal vision, light rays focus precisely on the retina.
Nearsighted Vision:
In a nearsighted or myopic eye, light rays from distant objects come into focus too quickly (in front of the retina instead of on it). For light rays to focus precisely on the retina of the myopic eye, the cornea usually needs to be flatter.
Farsighted Vision:
In a farsighted or hyperopic eye, light rays from distant objects come into focus too late (behind the retina instead of on it). For light rays to focus precisely on the retina of the hyperopic eye, the cornea usually needs to be steeper.
Astigmatism:
In an astigmatic eye, light rays focus at a number of different points causing double or "ghost" vision. For light rays to focus precisely on the retina, the cornea usually needs to be made both steeper and flatter in corresponding meridians.
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