Beach Eye Care LASIK

The cost of LASIK can vary depending on several factors, including the surgeon’s experience and the technology used. Ask for a breakdown of the costs and if any financing options are available.

During your LASIK consultation at Beach Eye Care, we’ll provide a detailed breakdown of the costs, including any potential financing options. It’s important to remember that while cost is certainly a consideration, it shouldn’t be the only factor in your decision. You want to choose a surgeon with the experience and expertise necessary to ensure the best possible outcome for your vision.

Improvement in vision is for a lifetime, but other conditions such as presbyopia and cataracts will necessitate future enhancements. After your eye has stabilized after the first two to six months, your vision will usually be maintained for 10-15+ years. The requirement for reading glasses in the future, is generally the result of the normal aging process. Enhancements to further improve your vision may be an option and are needed in only 1-5% of patients each year.

LASIK can be performed on individuals 18 or older as long as they have stable vision and meet other eligibility criteria.

A common side effect of LASIK surgery is halos and glare. This occurs when light entering the eye scatters instead of focusing properly on the retina. This can cause blurry or hazy vision, especially at night or in low-light conditions. Halos and glare can be particularly noticeable when driving at night, making it difficult to see road signs and other vehicles.

Because of this, it’s imperative to manage these specific side effects as they can impact your safety. Your eye doctor may recommend wearing glasses with an anti-reflective coating or using prescription eye drops to alleviate these symptoms while they’re present. Treatment is preventative with WFO (wavefront optimized) and wavefront/topography-guided treatments. In some cases, additional surgery may be needed to correct the problem, but that is highly unlikely.

Healing takes place quickly and with very little discomfort. You may notice some slight burning and watering in one or both eyes, but with sleep, drops and acetaminophen or ibuprofen, you will most likely feel no side effects by the next day. One discomfort that some report is dry eye, which occurs because the nerves of the cornea have been temporarily altered by the creation of the flap, in LASIK or removal of stroma in PRK. Eyedrops alleviate the symptoms. As far as your vision goes, most patients report good vision the day after surgery, which can continue to improve for two to six months and then will likely stabilize.

LASIK surgery is a safe and effective way to correct vision problems. Still, like any surgical procedure it carries some risks and potential side effects. LASIK surgery’s side effects, from most to least common, include dry eyes, halos and glare, flap complications, infection and regression. While these side effects can be concerning, they are typically temporary and can be managed with proper post-operative care and follow-ups with your eye doctor.

With the right care and follow-up(s), you can minimize these risks and enjoy the benefits of clear vision. So go ahead: take the plunge and let LASIK surgery be the refreshing oasis your eyes have been longing for.