Benefits of LASIK

It would be an understatement to say that the successful LASIK procedure has made it possible for many thousands of people to see better. In addition to vision improvement, LASIK usually eliminates the need for glasses, altogether. And when they are needed, it should certainly reduce that need to special circumstances, such as driving at night or reading fine print, if over age 40.

If you work in an industry that relies on accurate vision, LASIK has been approved for some of the most critical workers such as airplane pilots, astronauts, firefighters and emergency responders. LASIK is also sought by sports players because of its potential to eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses.

A few of the many benefits of LASIK are:

• LASIK patients typically achieve at least 20/20 vision, and often better than 20/20 vision. One study showed that 85% of 908 participants achieved 20/16 vision, and 97% of 34 patients received 20/20 or better
• LASIK patients heal faster than those undergoing other procedures. Recovery can be I as little as one day to one week
• LASIK patients experience less discomfort
• LASIK patients recover faster. They can drive the next day after surgery.
• Most LASIK patients experience instant visual clarity
• Undesirable side effects, such as corneal haze, are very rare

LASIK is an outpatient procedure that takes about five minutes per eye. The actual procedure takes only a minute or so, with the rest of the time spent in preparation. For such a small investment of time to produce such remarkable results, these are priceless benefits to LASIK.

Please take a moment to visit the website of the Carter Eye Center in Dallas. Please also contact us today for a free consultation. Dr. Harvey Carter is the only eye surgeon in North Texas to offer the 20/20 or it’s free guarantee, so why spend any more time with less-than-perfect vision?

LASIK Affordability (20/20 or It’s Free)

LASIK is getting more affordable all the time. As a long-established procedure, it has not only become less expensive, but improvements over the years have elevated LASIK to one of the most reliable procedures done today.

In a previous blog, we wrote about selecting your eye surgeon. It’s important to note the confidence your eye surgeon has in his work and the work of his fellow staff members. Our more than 20 years of success in performing LASIK procedures not only reinforces our confidence, it justifies our patients’ confidence in us.

Please take a moment to see what our patients have to say about their experience with the Carter Eye Center surgeons. Also, check out our list of celebrities who are quite outspoken about the quality of the treatment they received from us.

It’s because of our tremendous success rate that we can offer our “20/20 or It’s Free” LASIK guarantee. This means that your LASIK results are guaranteed, or we will refund your money. No other eye center in Dallas, Texas offers this assurance to their patients.

If you would like to see better without glasses or contacts, please schedule an appointment for a free consultation with Dr. Harvey Carter or one of his staff at the Carter Eye Center in Dallas, Texas. Meanwhile, please visit the Carter Eye Center website to learn more about LASIK procedures.

LASIK and Travel

Because you will need to return for a follow-up visit the next day after your LASIK procedure, you should avoid travel, and plan to rest for a few days after surgery. If you are given the OK to return to work, someone else may have to drive you for a few days. More than likely you will wear a shield until your follow up visit, a couple days later.

Most LASIK patients can drive the day after their procedure. Your eyes may be itchy, irritated and possibly feel like they are burning right after surgery. Over-the-counter pain relievers will control this discomfort, if you plan to travel by car.

If your vision is hazy or blurry, often a result of dry-eye, your ability to rely on what you see will be compromised. Your LASIK surgeon will give you drops that will reduce the irritation as well as help you focus.

It would be wise to do some research before you travel. Air travel is safe after LASIK; however, if you plan to fly, or travel to an area that is dry or windy, dry-eye may be worsened. Air conditioning in hotels, jets, planes, and even cars can aggravate dry-eye. Dry, irritated eyes are more easily infected, so, talk to your surgeon and make sure your travel plans are OK, and that you are prepared to accommodate climate changes.

For more information please visit the website for the Carter Eye Center in Dallas, or contact us to schedule a free consultation. Dr. Harvey Carter and his team of eye surgery specialists are proud to offer you our 20/20 or it’s free guarantee, and the assurance that we offer the highest quality of care possible.

At What Age Should I Get LASIK?

LASIK is most appropriate for patients between the ages of 18 and 40, although age 40 is not an absolute limit. Because of the FDA’s approval for LASIK for those over 18 years old, pediatric LASIK is considered an “off-label” use and is reserved for cases where the child’s sight is seriously threatened.

The eye's natural lens begins to lose its flexibility and around age 40 people often develop a noticeable decrease in their vision due to presbyopia, the inability of the lens to flex and focus sufficiently. LASIK will not correct presbyopia, so, other procedures should be considered to correct this condition.

Around age 60 people begin developing cataracts. LASIK, again, is not a solution for cataracts, as it can’t get rid of the cataract. But lens replacement can correct both the cataract and the refractive error. If older patients’ lenses are clear and healthy, they may have the option to choose between refractive lens exchange or RLE (lens replacement) and one of the refractive corrective procedures, such as LASIK. This would be a case where being over age 40 is not a limitation

Eye stability is more important than age, so even if you are over 18, if your vision isn’t stable, your refractive error is very large, or your corneas are very thin, LASIK would not be recommended. There are other procedures that are more appropriate to correct these aberrations.

No matter what your age, if your vision isn’t perfect, please contact Dr. Harvey Carter at the Carter Eye Center in Dallas. Not only will he schedule a free consultation, but, if you qualify for LASIK, he will also give you his 20/20 or it’s free guarantee.