Vision Correction

Vision correction procedures allow you the benefit of no longer needing glasses or contacts.

Vision Correction Surgery – Outpatient Surgery
Description:	These procedures reshape the cornea with a laser in order to allow light to fall more precisely on the retina, in turn, resulting in near-perfect vision. The actual procedure your doctor recommends for you depends on your individual conditions
Average Cost:	$2,000 – $2,800 per eye
Length of Procedure:	10-15 minutes for both eyes
Anesthesia:	Topical anesthesia drops, with or without mild oral anti-anxiety medication.
Recovery Time:	There is a significant improvement immediately, however, patients notice dramatic improvement when they wake up the morning after surgery. It can take a couple of days for blurriness and watery eyes to subside.
Treatment Frequency:	Generally one, although eyes will continue to age and you may experience age-related vision changes.
Risks:	Overcorrection, undercorrection, loss of best-corrected vision (the vision attainable with glasses or contacts), infection, scarring, decreased vision, glare or halos, dry eyes.
Duration of Results:	Permanent, excluding age-related vision changes
Inside Tip :	1. Be wary of advertisements offering vision correction surgery for under $500. The fine print of these offers states the criteria candidates must meet, which usually applies to very few (if any), patients. These are essentially bait-and-switch advertisements that aim to get you into the office.