FAQ\'s
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Where is the procedure performed?
Is one laser better than another?
Will I need bifocals or reading glasses after the procedure?
Are expensive places better?
Is the procedure painful?
How long will the procedure last?
When can I return to work?
Can you guarantee 20/20 vision?
What can I expect following LASIK?
1. Am I a candidate for LASIK?
You must be at least 18 years of age with a stable refraction. Schedule a free consultation by calling Fort Wayne Eye Center at (260)424-5656 or (800)EYE-SURG.
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2. Where is the procedure performed?
Dr. Hodkin and Parent perform LASIK at the Fort Wayne Surgicenter, which is Northeast Indiana's first Medicare approved, AAAHC accredited ambulatory surgical center devoted exclusively to eye surgery. In this surgical center the various factors that effect surgical outcomes such as airflow, humidity, temperature, and sterility are maintained at an optimal level.
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3. Is one laser better than another?
Drs. Hodkin and Parent use the Bausch & Lomb Chiron Technolas 217 flying spot excimer laser for standard LASIK and Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix wavefront system for custom LASIK. In an FDA approval study, the Bausch & Lomb excimer laser had the highest percentage of patients achieving 20/20 or better vision without glasses or contact lenses.
Our surgeons have also observed less night vision complaints following LASIK with the Bausch & Lomb Technolas excimer laser. The clinical trial submitted to the FDA for the Zyoptix wavefront system showed 99.7% of patients said their quality of vision was improved and 0% of patients were dissatisfied with their results.
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4. Will I need bifocals or reading glasses after the procedure?
LASIK does not alter the aging process of the eye. Therefore, after 40 years of age, you will still need to use reading glasses for most near tasks. Monovision LASIK is an option to reduce dependency on reading glasses, but will not eliminate reading glasses. A newer procedure, Refractive Lens Exchange, is also a very good option to reduce dependency on reading glasses.
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5. Are expensive places better?
Price may not be indicative of surgical outcome, but cut-rate places may be most interested in maximizing the quantity of surgeries. Drs. Hodkin and Parent prefer to emphasize quality, offering the most technologically advanced techniques available at a reasonable cost. Their surgical outcomes are unsurpassed.
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6. Is the procedure painful?
There is no pain during the actual procedure. You may experience some discomfort for 12-24 hours after the surgery. Most of this discomfort can be relieved with eye drops.
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7. How long will the procedure last?
The procedure is considered a permanent correction with the possibility of a small degree of regression within the first year. Again, this procedure will not eliminate the need for reading glasses later in life.
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8. When can I return to work?
Our surgeons will need to check your eyes the day after surgery, but most patients have good enough vision without glasses to return to work the next day following LASIK.
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9. Can you guarantee 20/20 vision?
No one can. There are no guarantees. You must have realistic expectations.
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10. What can I expect following LASIK?
The visual recovery is very rapid. Most people can drive and return to work the next day. The clarity of vision will improve over time. It may take up to three months to obtain your best vision. Also, the common side effects of dry eyes and halos at night will slowly diminish over three to six months.
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