LASIK: A Modern Miracle for Many
LASIK was approved as a vision correction procedure by the FDA in 1996. It is performed to help people with refractive errors in their eyes (nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism) see clearly without glasses or contacts. Millions of people have had LASIK worldwide and many of those have achieved 20/20 vision or better after the procedure.
Our doctors have performed tens of thousands of LASIK procedures since 1996, but we do not recommend LASIK for every patient that wears glasses. Simply having a refractive error is not the only condition needed to have LASIK. You must meet certain requirements in order for this to be a safe and effective procedure for you.
General LASIK Requirements
- 19 years or older
- Stable vision prescription for at least one year
- Free of eye disease or other interfering vision conditions
- Proper corneal thickness
- Good overall health
- Realistic expectations
- Full understanding of the potential risks
A comprehensive eye exam is necessary to determine if LASIK is right for your eyes. If you are considering LASIK vision correction, steer clear of any doctor who will perform the procedure without an eye exam, has no track record of success or absolutely guarantees you will achieve 20/20 vision. Our LASIK doctors in Buffalo will be up-front and honest about your eye health and will help you understand the vision results you should expect from LASIK.
We encourage you to take advantage of our free, no-obligation LASIK Consultation so you can learn more about your LASIK candidacy. You can ask questions and learn more about our technology, experience and results.
Atwal Eye Care is proud to count among our satisfied patients former Buffalo Bills center Eric Wood, now a commentator on the Bills Radio Network. Eric received Lasik eye surgery from Atwal in 2016 and remains thrilled with his results. #SeeThe716 #GoBills
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