LASIK Surgery in North San Diego County - Carlsbad
LASIK surgery is one of the most common vision correction procedures. It is designed to reduce your dependency on glasses and contact lenses, giving you the freedom to pursue activities you never could before! North County Laser Eye Associates is equipped with the latest in LASIK technology, including the new VISX S4™ laser, which can perform customized Wavefront™ treatments. In addition, we are one of the only practices in North County with an excimer laser.
What is LASIK?
LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is an FDA-approved refractive procedure that is performed on nearly 1 million patients each year. LASIK surgery corrects nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism by permanently changing the shape of the cornea, increasing focusing power and improving vision.
If you want to learn more about LASIK surgery, or if you want to schedule a consultation with LASIK eye surgeon Paul Chen, contact us in Carlsbad, located in North San Diego County.
Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?
LASIK surgery may not be right for everyone. To find out if you are a good candidate for LASIK, consider the questions below:
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Has your prescription been stable for one year or more?
- Is your prescription within -1.00 to 11.00 diopters of myopia?
- Is your prescription up to +5.00 diopters of farsightedness?
- Do you have an astigmatism up to 5.00 diopters?
- Are your eyes healthy and free of disease or serious ailments?
If you think that LASIK may be a good option for you, contact us in Carlsbad, located in San Diego, today to schedule a consultation.
What Happens During LASIK Surgery?
During LASIK surgery here at our northern San Diego (Carlsbad) office, a small incision is made to create a flap in the surface of the cornea. The corneal flap is folded back to expose the internal cornea. Next, a computer-controlled excimer laser is used to reshape the stroma, which takes less than 60 seconds. Finally, the corneal flap is placed into its original position. Because the cornea bonds quickly, no stitches are needed and healing is rapid.
It’s that simple. In as little as one minute per eye, you can have clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts. If you live in San Diego County and are tired of the worry and hassle of glasses, contact us in Carlsbad to schedule a consultation with our LASIK eye surgeon. He will discuss your options and determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery.
Custom LASIK
Your vision is as unique as your fingerprint. That is why we utilize the new VISX S4™ laser to perform customized Wavefront™ LASIK treatments. Wavefront™ technology allows our LASIK eye surgeon to provide LASIK that is custom-tailored to your own “visual fingerprint.”
During your consultation at our Carlsbad office, we will use Wavefront™ technology to map out the unique characteristics of your vision. Any visual irregularities are displayed on a 3-D map, or Wavefront™ map. This information is then transferred to the VISX S4™ laser and matched to the position of your eyes, which allows our LASIK eye surgeon to provide the best possible vision for your unique eyes.
Custom LASIK surgery usually takes several seconds, and the majority of patients feel no pain during the procedure. You should notice better vision immediately, and vision will continue to improve over the next few days.
The VISX S4™ laser is FDA-approved and is considered to be a safe and effective way to improve vision. If you think that custom LASIK may be right for you, contact us in Carlsbad (North San Diego) today to schedule a consultation.
What are the Benefits of LASIK Surgery?
The vast majority of patients who undergo LASIK surgery enjoy the life-enhancing benefits of improved vision. Most patients who have LASIK do not need to wear glasses or contact lenses, so they are free to pursue sports, travel, and various other activities they never could before!
LASIK surgery itself is painless and results in less scarring, corneal haze, and a smaller healing area than comparable surgical techniques. Most people can return to their normal activities one day after LASIK, and many patients report significantly improved vision the day of surgery.
LASIK is considered extremely safe, and results are immediate. If you want to learn more about LASIK surgery in San Diego, contact us in Carlsbad today.
Are There Risks Associated with LASIK?
Every surgical procedure has some degree of risk, and LASIK surgery is no exception; however, the overwhelming majority of patients who undergo LASIK experience no side effects and are back to work the day after surgery.
We think it is important for you to have all of the information you need when making the decision to have LASIK, including the risks. Possible risks of LASIK surgery include excessively dry eyes, corneal scarring, persistent eye discomfort, glares and halos, and a decreased ability to see well at night or in fog.
Please remember that LASIK surgery is considered extremely safe. These side effects are rare, and millions of people have successfully undergone LASIK without complications.
LASIK surgery is the fast and painless way to permanently change your vision. If you are ready to be free from your glasses and contact lenses, contact us today to schedule a LASIK surgery consultation at our Carlsbad (North San Diego County) office. We look forward to hearing from you!
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