LASIK (short for Laser in Situ Keratomileusis) is an outpatient procedure that can reduce or eliminate your dependency on glasses or contacts. LASIK can improve vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism - vision problems known as refractive errors. These problems occur when the shape of the outer layer of the eye -- the cornea -- does not allow light to focus properly on the back of the eye. In the past, refractive errors have been treated with either glasses or contact lenses.

LASIK corrects refractive errors by adjusting the shape of the cornea. This is done using a laser to reshape the underlying tissue. By altering the shape of the cornea so that light can focus correctly within the eye, LASIK can improve your vision!

LASIK offers several important advantages over other types of vision correction surgery. Using a technologically advanced laser, LASIK is able to achieve a high level of precision. The surgery itself is quite short, often lasting less than a half hour including prep time. In addition, recovery time is lessened dramatically with LASIK. You should notice a definite improvement in your vision just one day after surgery (with previous procedures, visual improvement may not have been noticeable for up to a week). You'll be able to resume most normal activities soon after surgery... without your glasses or contacts!

If you are interested in improving your vision, scheduling a free consultation at Richie Eye Clinic is a great first step. Most people prove to be excellent candidates for LASIK, but approximately 5% of people should not have LASIK.

Laser Technologies & Pricing

The Richie Eye Clinic treats exclusively with Wavefront Laser Technology for all laser vision correction procedures. Based on your exam, your correction, and your cornea, your surgeon will choose the most appropriate wavefront technology for you. We offer the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser, utilizing wavefront optimization, and the VISX CustomVue Laser, which is wavefront guided technology. Both of these technologies offer the best possible correction to minimize the risks of glare and loss of contrast sensitivity, using advanced “mapping” techniques to guide the treatment.

In addition, you can expect “all-laser LASIK” at the Richie Eye Clinic utilizing the Intralase laser for flap creation. The Intralase is a sophisticated laser to prepare your eyes for laser vision correction. This advanced, precision technique allows for even greater customization with your treatment while also reducing risk. Intralase is the safest, most efficient technique for flap creation in LASIK.