If you are interested in improving your vision, LASIK eye surgery could be right for you. We have several options for improving our patients’ vision. The decision to wear eyeglasses, contacts, or have surgery is incredibly personal. The benefits of seeing clearly cannot be overstated. This is critical for enjoying life, being able to interact with friends and family, getting work done, and even driving. When vision is not 100 percent, it can negatively impact all aspects of life, and our goal is to provide you with a solution that helps you see clearly.
For many people, the answer is simple: wear glasses. Eyeglasses are a dependable way to improve vision and have been doing so for hundreds of years. With designer shades, there are more ways to customize your glasses and appearance than ever before. This makes them a fun option if you like the look of glasses. The challenge is that many of our patients do not feel like themselves with a pair of glasses on, nor do they like how they look. This really comes down to personal preference, but if you feel this way, we can help.
We can perform LASIK eye surgery to restore your vision. This will typically help if you are either nearsighted or farsighted. However, if you also need bifocals, you may still need to wear reading glasses. We can discuss the full impact of LASIK when you come in for a consultation. Since each patient is different, it is necessary for us to examine you prior to making a recommendation or performing this procedure.
We have found that the one thing often holding people back from getting LASIK eye surgery is the fear of what it will feel like or what they will experience. This is a surgical procedure, and that alone is enough to cause people anxiety. When you combine that with the area of the body we are working on, even more anxiety is created. During the procedure itself, the eyelid is held open, and this can also cause a level of stress. If this sounds overwhelming, we have good news: oral sedation. This procedure will not hurt, and it is over within minutes. It is perhaps the fastest surgery you could ever have. The only thing you need to worry about is your anxiety, and this is where oral sedation comes in. We can provide you with a small pill to take right before the procedure. Within minutes, you should feel relaxed and in a Zen-like state. You will be able to move like normal and respond to all commands. The only difference is your complete and total state of relaxation. You will be anxiety-free and calm during the procedure. There will be no pain, and it will be over much faster than you anticipate. Afterward, you will rest while the sedation wears off, and then be able to return home.
LASIK eye surgery is a fast and convenient way to improve your vision, and we can help ease any anxiety you have so your experience is pleasant overall.
