LASIK San Diego

San Diego LASIK eye surgery has proven to be one of the greatest medical advances of our time. Since the mainstream introduction of San Diego LASIK eye surgery, millions have undergone the procedure due to its effectiveness and safety. The procedure has gained increased exposure year after year due to the high demand and increased promotions from celebrities and athletes who have the procedure done to correct their vision. San Diego LASIK eye surgery is an incredibly liberating experience. Our patients are astonished at how quick and painless the procedure actually is. Most procedures last an average of 20 minutes and have a very fast recovery time!

Our LASIK San Diego doctors use the most advancedd technology and proven techniques to obtain the best results possible using LASIK eye surgery. San Diego LASIK specialists conduct a thorough vision examination prior to your LASIK procedure to determine what type of treatment is recommended to achieve the best results for you.

So what is LASIK?

LASIK is a specialized surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism. The LASIK eye surgery procedure involves using a microkeratome blade or femtosecond laser to create a thin flap in the cornea. This enables the surgeon to fold back the flap and remove corneal tissue using an Excimer laser. The flap is then simply laid back in place to cover the part of the eye where the tissue was removed.

If you are considering LASIK eye surgery in San Diego, we first must evaluate whether LASIK is right for you. Please contact us at the phone number above to make an appointment for a free consultation. During your consultation the San Diego LASIK eye surgeon will examine the health of your eyes, what type of laser vision correction will suit you best, and exactly how much laser ablation will be required. The doctor will also need to be informed about any other general health conditions you may have to determine if you are a good candidate for San Diego LASIK eye surgery. We will only perform your treatment if we are confident we can obtain excellent results for you. We believe in keeping our patients educated every step of the way to ensure they can make informed decisions about their procedure.

If for any reason you are not a candidate for LASIK eye surgery, you may qualify for a different type of laser eye surgery such as LASEK, PRK, or epi-LASIK. It important you are aware that there are many options available, some even non-laser vision correction procedures. Again, you're first evaluation will help to determine which vision correction procedure is best for your needs.

LASIK has proven to help many people with a variety of vision imperfections. For those who suffer from nearsightedness, LASIK eye surgery works to flatten out the cornea because it is too steep. For those who suffer from farsightedness, LASIK does just the opposite by helping to make the cornea more steep. Astigmatism, a very common visual problem for many people, is also corrected with LASIK by smoothing out the cornea into a smooth round shape.

It is usually relieving to know that LASIK San Diego eye surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure. Meaning, you do not have to stay overnight at the San Diego LASIK surgery center. Your LASIK surgeon will use a computer to modify the laser settings to fit your prescription precisely. You will simply be asked to look at a focus light for a brief amount of time while the guided laser transmits pulses of light which painlessly reshape your cornea to correct your vision. The entire LASIK surgery will last less than five minutes on average.

A caring San Diego LASIK doctor is one of the most important aspects of medicine. Our highly skilled LASIK doctor takes time to educate you on the entire process from start to finish.  We are meticulous in all aspects of treatment and are happy to answer any questions you may have. View our why LASIK page or click to see our LASIK FAQ's.

Top 4 LASIK Benefits

There are many benefits to LASIK eye surgery that make it far superior to other methods of vision correction. Some of the big ones include immediate vision improvement, the freedom of reliance on expensive and frustrating corrective contact lenses and eyeglasses, and broadened career, recreational, and social opportunities that present themselves.

1. Instantaneous Vision Results - Perhaps one of the most remarkable benefits of LASIK eye surgery, is that most San Diego LASIK patients experience drastically improved vision just minutes after the LASIK procedure is complete.  While ideal visual acuity may take up to six months to achieve, it is quite common for LASIK patients to have near-perfect vision the very next day during their follow-up appointments, and to immediately relieve the dependence on contact lenses or eyewear.

2. Freedom from Dependence on Glasses or Contact Lenses - In our experience, after a patient successfully undergoes San Diego LASIK eye surgery one of the benefits they are typically most excited about is their new found freedom from their old glasses and contact lenses. In the vast majority of our cases, we actually see patients demonstrate visual acuity that is better than what they ordinarily experienced with their old form of corrective eyewear, yet they are no longer dependent on their contacts or eyeglasses. Fortunately for LASIK patients, the days of breaking your glasses were losing contacts, packing cleaning and storage solutions for trips, or paying for costly replacements every year as your vision changes are over. LASIK eye surgery not only offers amazingly clear vision, but more importantly it allows you to enjoy a life free from the troubles and expenses that come with vision correction hardware.

3. New Activities & Career Opportunities - We find that many San Diego LASIK patients are active people and one of the reasons they love LASIK eye surgery is because traveling becomes much more convenient and enjoyable as they no longer need to worry about packing an extra pair of glasses or contacts as a backup. Not to mention, people who enjoy activities such as swimming, biking, camping, or even just spending the day out at the beach become much more enjoyable without having to worry about the hassles associated with corrective eyewear.

LASIK patients have also reported a broadening scope of career choices available due to their LASIK eye surgery. Some of these career fields Such as law enforcement and aviation, require candidates to demonstrate 20/20 vision that is not dependent on eyewear such as glasses or contact lenses. We find that many of these LASIK patients end up embarking on new exciting The careers that they previously were not qualified for.

4. Increased Self-Confidence - Increased self-confidence is perhaps one of the most life changing benefits that many LASIK patients experience. After LASIK eye surgery, patients do not feel as though their faces are constantly being hidden by glasses. This new found ability to see more clearly than ever before helps LASIK patients to become more outgoing and social than in their past. This healthy boost of self-confidence works to enhance the social lives of San Diego LASIK eye surgery patients which can lead to a more satisfying love life and a higher quality professional life.

Contact us today to see if you are a good candidate for San Diego LASIK eye surgery - (619) 393-6600

Lasik Financing - Payments as low as $41 per month!

We are happy to make Lasik affordable by offering may different monthly payment plans for your San Diego Lasik procedure. Many of our patients find our plans surprisingly affordable especially when you compare them to the prices you pay for glasses or contact lenses without even touching on the time and inconvenience! Click here to see some more Lasik financing plans.