Transform Your Vision: Expert LASIK Eye Surgery in Northwest Georgia
Professional Eye Associates is Northwest Georgia region’s leader in LASIK eye surgery. Our certified LASIK surgeons offer Bladeless LASIK, the most advanced LASIK technique, to keep complications at a minimum and facilitate faster recovery. With over 700,000 successful surgeries performed annually in the United States, LASIK is by far the most popular, safe, and effective vision correction surgery for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Our experienced, board-certified eye surgeons are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional care, ensuring the best outcomes for your vision needs. If you’re ready to enjoy seeing the world clearly without the hassle of glasses or contacts, schedule your LASIK consultation today!
What Is LASIK Eye Surgery?
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a highly effective laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) so that light entering the eye is properly focused onto the retina, improving vision. It’s a quick, outpatient procedure with minimal recovery time, allowing most patients to return to normal activities within a day or two.
Imagine waking up and seeing the world clearly without reaching for your glasses or dealing with your contact lenses. LASIK’s benefits go beyond clearer vision; it allows for a more active, hassle-free lifestyle.
Am I a Candidate for LASIK?
If you have a common refractive error, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism, LASIK can help. This procedure can reduce or completely eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses and give you the freedom of clear, unaided vision.
Patients that are good candidates for LASIK are adults with a stable vision prescription and healthy eyes. Healthy corneas are especially necessary for LASIK eye surgery. Adults with thin corneas or dry eyes may not be a candidate for LASIK.
What You Need To Know About LASIK Eye Surgery
Knowing what to expect with LASIK eye surgery can help you feel more comfortable and confident about the procedure. Here’s what will happen before your procedure:
Consultation and Evaluation
Your journey begins with a LASIK consultation to determine if the procedure is right for you and if you are a good candidate for eye surgery. During this appointment, we’ll perform vision assessments, review your vision and medical history, and discuss your vision goals and expectations. Before your consultation, please stop wearing your contact lenses for at least two weeks. This will help your cornea return to its natural shape.
Medical Tests
Our comprehensive vision tests include corneal topography and corneal tomography, which analyzes the front and back corneal surfaces, corneal thickness, and curvature analysis. We will also perform a Schirmer’s test, which looks for dry eyes. Combined with industry standard measurements and analysis, this will allow us to evaluate whether LASIK is the right solution for you.
What Happens During LASIK Eye Surgery?
Our goal is to ensure you feel comfortable on the day of your procedure at Professional Eye Associates. Being informed about what surgery is like can help you feel more at ease with your eye surgery.
Preparing for Surgery
Similar to your consultation, you should stop wearing your contact lenses for at least two weeks before surgery to allow your cornea to go back to its natural shape.
The day of your procedure, avoid wearing eye makeup, creams, lotions, or perfumes. Arrange transportation after your appointment, as your vision will likely be blurry and you may still be experiencing the effects of sedatives used during the surgery.
Here’s what you can expect during your procedure:
Local Anesthesia
You’ll receive numbing eye drops to keep your eyes comfortable during the procedure. You may also choose to have a mild sedative to keep you relaxed during the surgery.
The Procedure
Your experienced surgeon will create a thin, precise corneal flap using the femtosecond laser. The flap is gently lifted, and an excimer laser reshapes the underlying corneal tissue to correct your vision. The LASIK flap is then carefully placed back into position, where it will naturally adhere to your eye without the need for stitches.
LASIK surgery generally takes about 10-15 minutes per eye, but you should allow approximately 2 hours for the entire process from start to finish.
What To Expect After LASIK Surgery
Almost immediately after your procedure, you’ll be able to go home and rest. After LASIK surgery, most people are able to resume their regular activities, including work, the day after the procedure.
Post-Operative Care
To ensure proper healing and the best results, use the eye drops and/or medication given to you, and follow your doctor’s post-op care instructions closely. An eye shield will be placed over your eyes following the procedure. This protective measure is typically worn for the first 24 hours after the procedure, and then at bedtime for several days. Avoid rubbing your eyes and strenuous activities for at least a week.
Expected Results
With LASIK surgery, most patients notice significantly clearer vision within 24-48 hours, with full stabilization occurring over the next few weeks. Most patients enjoy significantly improved vision and a reduced need for glasses or contacts after LASIK surgery.
Ready for Clear Vision? Schedule Your LASIK Consultation Today!
Our eye surgeons at Professional Eye Associates can’t wait to help you enjoy the freedom of clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts. Our four convenient locations in Dalton, Calhoun, Ft. Oglethorpe, and Chatsworth allow you to enjoy the convenience of world-class eye care right in your community.
Take the first step towards clear, hassle-free vision by scheduling your LASIK consultation today and discover why so many patients trust Professional Eye Associates for their eye care needs.