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What is LASIK and how does it work?
LASIK procedures are a type of laser vision correction.  With LASIK, a thin flap of the cornea is lifted.  Pulses of a cool beam laser precisely sculpt the eye’s surface.  After the laser is applied, which takes approximately 15-60 seconds, the corneal flap is repositioned.  Corneal tissue has extraordinary natural bonding qualities, so no stitches are needed.

What are the side effects of LASIK?
For a few weeks, until the eye heals, patients may experience glare or halos around lights.  Patients also may experience some blurring within the first few days following the procedure.  Laser vision correction was first performed in the late eighties and no proven long-term negative effects have been found to affect the eye’s strength.

How long does the whole LASIK procedure take?
On average, the laser operates less than a minute upon each eye.  Time spent in the laser room usually is less than 15 minutes, and the total time spent in a Nationwide Vision Laser and Eye Center on the day of surgery is generally less than two hours.

How long will it take for me to achieve stable vision?
Individual patients’ healing responses vary.  Many patients will achieve markedly-improved vision overnight.  Most patients return to their normal activity schedule within a day or two.

Can I have both eyes treated on the same day?
Most patients do elect to have both eyes treated on the same day.  The advantages include convenience, less total time spent away from work, and balanced vision.