What Does LASIK Treat?

If you have a refractive error that causes your vision to be blurry or distorted, LASIK surgery might be a good way for you to correct your vision. If you currently wear contact lenses, including hard to fit contacts, or wear eyeglasses, you might be a good candidate to get this surgery. To see an ophthalmologist at Avery Eye Clinic for an eye exam and screening for LASIK surgery, contact our eye doctors in Conroe, The Woodlands, or Huntsville.

Refractive Errors

LASIK surgery is done to correct a patient's vision when there is a refractive error. These errors include astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. These conditions are caused by corneas that are not shaped correctly. This causes the light that comes into the eye to be focused in the wrong place instead of directly on the retina.

LASIK Surgery

LASIK surgery has been done for many years and is known as a safe procedure that can transform a patient’s vision. To get it, you will first have a screening by an ophthalmologist. When you get your eye exam, it's a good time to ask whether LASIK might be right for you. The ophthalmologist will ask you about your eye health history as well as your overall health history. Many conditions can make you a poor candidate for surgery, but some people are good candidates.

If you are a good candidate, you would then speak with our LASIK surgery coordinator make a plan for your surgery. When you go to your surgery appointment, you will be given a sedative so that you are relaxed during the procedure. Then, a laser is used to alter the shape of your cornea so that it has a better curve. This will allow you to see better once you heal from the surgery.

Contact Our Eye Doctors at Avery Eye Clinic

If you live in or around Conroe, The Woodlands, or Huntsville and are considering LASIK surgery, contact Avery Eye Clinic to learn more or to schedule a consultation. Call our team today at (936)539-4500 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.