Does LASIK hurt?

Because the cornea is easily numbed with "eye drop" anesthesia, patients report little, if any, discomfort both during and after the procedure.

When will I be able to see after the procedure?

Results vary from patient to patient. Most patients have functional vision in one to three days. Full visual results are usually realized within one to four weeks.

Will I have 20/20 vision?

We hope so, but as with any medical procedure, there is no guarantee that you will have perfect vision, or that you will not need distance or reading glasses again. However, almost everyone experiences improved vision, and most see well enough to pass a driver’s test without corrective lenses.

What are the primary benefits of LASIK over PRK?

Photo-Refractive Keratectomy, or PRK, treats the surface of the cornea with the Excimer laser while LASIK treats the inner tissue of the cornea. For this reason, with LASIK there is less area to heal, less risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative pain, less postoperative medications, and vision often returns very rapidly. It can also be used to treat higher amounts of refractive errors.

What are the risks associated with LASIK?

Like any medical procedure, LASIK has some risks. Because LASIK uses a microkeratome, results are more dependent on surgical experience than with PRK. Dr.Katz will give you more detailed information regarding risks and complications prior to your having LASIK, and all of your questions will be answered.

Is LASIK approved by the FDA?

Yes.