Am I a good candidate?
Yes, if you're at least 18 years old, in good general
health, and have good eye health with no diseases such as cataracts or
glaucoma. Laser vision correction can treat a very broad range of nearsightedness
, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In most cases, even patients with the
most severe degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
can be treated. Good candidates have realistic expectations. To find out
if laser vision correction is right for you, talk with your own eye doctor,
or call and schedule a Free Consultation at LASIK EMPIRE today. At the
consultation your doctor will confirm if you are a good candidate, explain
the procedure, and answer your questions so that you can make an informed
decision. He or she will explain what results you can reasonably expect
by measuring your prescription and thoroughly examining your eyes. Even
if you're not a candidate now, you may become one in the future. Laser
vision correction isn't for everyone. Some patients (for example those
with corneal or retinal diseases) will never be candidates. The best way
for you to determine this is with a thorough exam from your eye doctor.
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What kind of results can I expect?
While laser vision correction has proven overwhelmingly
successful in reducing dependence on glasses and contact lenses, the degree
of improvement may vary among individuals. How well and how quickly your
vision improves depends on how well you heal and the severity of your
prescription. Although we can't promise patients "perfect" or
20/20 vision most laser patients with mild to moderate prescriptions do
achieve 20/20 vision or are within 1 to 2 lines of 20/20 vision on an
eye chart. This means they no longer need glasses or contacts to drive,
play sports, watch movies and TV, or participate in careers requiring
excellent vision such as police and fire departments. With these remarkable
results, and an exceptional safety record, laser vision correction is
considered the procedure of choice for most suitable candidates. During
your pre-procedure consultation, your doctor will help determine the range
of your probable outcome based on your particular prescription, healing
profile and expectations. The results and research gained from tens of
thousands of LASIK EMPIRE procedures are shared with all, allowing doctors
to continually fine-tune techniques, more effectively forecast visual
results, and counsel new patients.
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Will my vision be corrected forever?
People often ask how long the benefits of their procedure
will last. Laser vision correction has been common in many countries around
the world since the late 1980's. In addition, many clinical studies have
analyzed the long-term effects of the excimer laser on the cornea. Every
study performed so far has shown without exception that there are no long-term
negative effects of the laser on the eye's integrity or strength. The
first nearsighted patient's eye ever treated with laser vision correction
was in the United States in 1987. That patient achieved 20/20 vision following
treatment and is still 20/20 more than a decade later. Today, most experts
around the world are confident that they will discover no long-term problems
with laser vision correction. They also believe, based on the excellent
results seen to date, that laser vision correction will become the most
commonly performed refractive procedure in the world. This is why so many
eye doctors have trusted LASIK EMPIRE surgeons to perform laser vision
correction on their own eyes and those of their family members. Many of
the more than one hundred thousand patients LASIK EMPIRE doctors have
treated have achieved 20/20 vision following the procedure, and are still
20/20 today with no difficulties. In general, the few patients who require
an enhancement procedure or develop a problem will do so within the first
few months following the procedure rather than years later.
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What does the cost of the procedure cover?
Our Lasik procedure begins at $495.00 per eye with
financing available as low as $25.00 a month with no money down!!! (o.a.c.).
Contact LASIK EMPIRE and speak to a patient consultant to obtain the procedure
fee that applies. LASIK EMPIRE offers many payment options so that most
people can achieve their dream of better vision, or you can choose to
pay with a personal or certified check, most major credit cards, or cash.
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Is laser vision correction covered by insurance
or flexible benefits programs?
Most insurance companies do not cover laser vision
correction, but we encourage you to check with your provider. While this
procedure is often deemed elective and not covered, it may be tax deductible
depending on your filing status. Please consult your accountant. In the
U.S., if your company has a flexible benefits program, you can usually
use this for laser vision correction. Also, we at LASIK EMPIRE can discuss
the many payment options we make available to you.
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Who will my doctors be and what will they do?
Doctors are involved in all three phases of your laser
vision correction procedure: the pre-procedure consultation, the laser
procedure, and post-procedure care. Throughout these stages, two doctors
will take care of you: the LASIK EMPIRE doctor who performs the procedure
itself, and your own eye doctor who can provide your pre- and post-operative
care (if you do not currently have an eye doctor, your pre- and post-
operative care can also be provided at LASIK EMPIRE). Generally, all doctors
working with LASIK EMPIRE, including your own eye doctor, have been extensively
educated in all aspects of laser vision correction. Although LASIK EMPIRE
surgeons are renowned for their training and expertise, the outcome of
your laser procedure also depends upon the right care before and after
your surgery. We recommend you consult with your own eye doctor who is
more familiar with your eyes, your history, and will continue to care
for you years after your procedure. If you don't have an eye doctor who
can help, we'll provide you with one. We will work very closely with your
eye doctor to provide you with a high level of care and results.
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Will the procedure hurt?
The LASIK procedure itself is virtually painless. There
are no needles. Instead, anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye just
before surgery begins. After your procedure, your eye may feel a foreign
body sensation or irritation for a few hours, but most patients are quite
comfortable after taking a short nap. You will be given drops for your
eyes to counteract the potential dryness you may experience for several
days following the surgery.
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What will my recovery be like?
Most LASIK patients usually see quite well the day
following their procedure and may be able to resume most of their normal
daily activities, but patients with higher prescriptions may recover more
slowly. Although the speed of visual recovery depends on personal healing
patterns, most patients notice dramatic visual results within the first
few days following their procedure.
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Are there any risks?
There are risks of having a laser vision correction
procedure. However, the chance of having a vision-reducing complication
has been documented in a number of clinical studies to be less than 1%.
There have been no reported cases of blindness resulting from laser vision
correction. The extensive training received by LASIK EMPIRE doctors reduces
the probability of any risks still further. LASIK EMPIRE doctors' expertise
also lets us help patients if they ever experience any difficulty with
their procedure or recovery. Our commitment to patient care means that
we will always do our best for you before, during, and after your procedure.
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Will LASIK EMPIRE stand behind my results?
At LASIK EMPIRE, we stand behind your vision results
for life because we have confidence in our surgeons and in the stability
of our patients' outcomes over the long-term. And, while we cannot guarantee
that patients will have perfect vision for a lifetime, we will do everything
we can to help you maintain your best possible vision for life. We know
you want to have confidence in your selection of a laser center. LASIK
EMPIRE offers a LIFETIME VISION CARE PROGRAM which will assure you of
your best possible vision should additional care be necessary as the years
go by.
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Why should I choose LASIK EMPIRE?
LASIK EMPIRE's commitment to high quality patient care
and our affiliation with the best eye doctors have made us North America's
largest provider of laser vision correction services. LASIK EMPIRE's highly
trained optometrists and ophthalmologists includes some of the world's
most experienced laser vision correction doctors. Their vast clinical
experience and impressive results have earned LASIK EMPIRE an international
reputation for excellence. LASIK EMPIRE doctors were among the first in
the U.S. to perform the LASIK procedure and were pioneers in its development.
Every month, patients come from all around the world to LASIK EMPIRE for
treatment. We have treated professional and Olympic athletes, pilots,
fire fighters, police officers and hundreds of eye doctors and other physicians.
The doctors and staff at LASIK EMPIRE understand how important the decision
to have laser vision correction can be. Many of them have had the procedure
themselves, and you can depend on them to provide the time, attention
and information you need to make the choice that's right and comfortable
for you. With their experience and warmth, you will feel relaxed, supported,
and informed each step of the way. Already, thousands have enjoyed the
security of knowing that LASIK EMPIRE stands behind their results for
life. When you choose LASIK EMPIRE, you will be confident that we can
take care of you for life.
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Why is LASIK EMPIRE so inexpensive?
LASIK EMPIRE owns all its equipment and office space,
therefore we have very little overhead. We can then pass that savings
on to our customers.
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