LASIK, or laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, is an outpatient refractive surgery procedure to permanently correct vision by reshaping the eye’s front surface, the cornea. When the cornea is flattened, for instance, a reduction in nearsightedness or myopia is observed.
As long as you’re at least 18 years old and have healthy eyes, you can be a candidate for LASIK surgery. To confirm if you can undergo the procedure, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us. At our locations, any of our experienced and highly trained optometrists will be more than happy to assist you with pre- and post-operative care for LASIK patients undergoing laser eye surgery.
Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry is proud of its long association with Dr. Andrew Holzman in providing laser vision correction to our patients.
Bladeless LASIK is the standard procedure that uses an IntraLase laser to create the corneal flap. As it doesn’t utilize a blade, it is ideal for those with thin corneas who may have been turned away previously as they weren’t good candidates for the surgery. Bladeless LASIK has also been shown to reduce dry eye cases after the procedure.
Aside from bladeless LASIK, custom LASIK is available for clearer and sharper vision. According to FDA studies, it may even produce better vision compared to what wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses can offer, thanks to a customized 3-D map of the eye that can guide a surgeon better while performing the procedure.
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