Lasik Surgery Cincinnati, Ohio

One of the most popular ways to correct vision is with a procedure called Lasik surgery. LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) uses a laser to change the curvature of the cornea (outer window of the eye). Lasik surgery has quickly become the procedure of choice for most patients. Lasik surgery is proven to have fewer side effects, a quick recovery period, and less complication than other methods of vision correction. In fact, most Lasik surgery patients notice a significant improvement in their vision soon after Lasik surgery. Lasik surgery removes tissue within the cornea to treat low to high levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

The Midwest Eye Center practices Lasik Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio and we treat nearsightedness by making the steep cornea flatter and removing tissue from the center of the cornea. This moves the point of focus from in front of the retina to directly on the retina.

The Midwest Eye Center practices Lasik Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio, and we treat farsightedness by making the flat cornea steeper and removing tissue outside of the central optical zone of the cornea. This moves the point of focus from behind the retina to directly on the retina.

The Midwest Eye Center practices Lasik Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio and we treat astigmatism by making the cornea more spherical -- like a basketball instead of a football. This eliminates multiple focusing points within the eye and creates one point of focus on the retina. Astigmatism can be treated at the same time as nearsightedness and farsightedness.

LASIK is for those who:

• want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contacts
• are at least 18 years of age
• have had a stable eye prescription for at least one year
• have no health issues affecting their eyes
• have no signs of glaucoma or cataracts

You will arrive at the Midwest Eye Center for your Lasik surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio about an hour prior to your procedure. Once you have been checked in, you may be offered a sedative to help you relax. You will then be prepared for Lasik surgery and the area around your eyes will be cleaned and a sterile drape may be applied around your eyes. To numb your eyes anesthetic eye drops will be used; no injections or needles will be used in this process. When your eyes are totally numb, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to keep you from blinking during the Lasik surgery procedure.

Next, the microkeratome instrument will create a hinged flap of thin corneal tissue, and your Lasik surgery Cincinnati, Ohio doctor will gently fold the flap out of the way. You may feel a little pressure during the lasik surgery process, but absolutely no pain. As the laser reshapes your cornea, you will then look directly at a target light. The information gathered in your pre-operative exam will be programmed into the Excimer laser. The Lasik surgery treatment will be completed in less than a minute or two, depending on the amount of correction needed. To finish the lasik surgery procedure, the protective layer will be folded back into place where it will bond without the need for stitches.

Following your lasik surgery procedure, your eye(s) will be examined with a slit lamp microscope. Your eyes may be shielded for protection and you will be given additional eye drops. Immediately following your post op you may experience blurry vision and someone will need to drive you home. We recommend that you relax for the rest of the day. Discomfort within the first 12 to 24 hours is not uncommon and this symptom is usually alleviated with an over-the-counter pain reliever. In the few days following your Lasik surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio, some people experience sensitivity to light, and watering or swelling of their eyes.

You should be able to resume your daily activities the day after your Lasik surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will be asked to come back the next day for another Lasik surgery examination of your eye(s). Midwest Eye Center recommends that you should not to drive until you have been examined. Typically, most patients’ can see well enough to pass a driver's license vision exam following Lasik surgery in our Cincinnati, Ohio locations.

Patient Expectations:

Only you can make the important decision to have Lasik surgery. Our Lasik surgery Cincinnati Ohio patients enjoy the comfort of being able to perform daily activities without corrective lenses. In fact, the goal of any Lasik surgery is to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses. Nearly all Midwest Eye Center patients are overjoyed with their vision after Lasik surgery in Cincinnati Ohio. However, we cannot guarantee you will experience the results you desire.

Lasik surgery has proven to be a safe, highly effective, and permanent procedure. Any surgical procedure presents an inherent risk. Many complications and risks associated with Lasik surgery can be reduced or eliminated through careful Lasik surgery patient selection and careful pre-operative testing using the latest Lasik surgery diagnostic technology.

Some mild visual side effects may be experienced after Lasik surgery. However, these visual side effects tend to be mild and diminish over time. Dryness, glare and halos are rare side effects that may present a slight chance of never going away completely.

Each lasik surgery patient heals somewhat differently, and some Lasik surgery patients may over react and some may under react, resulting in “over reactions” and “under reactions”. Within 3 to 6 months the eye will stabilize and, if you have under reacted or over reacted, you and your doctor may discuss whether re-treatment can help fine tune your vision.

Only after a thorough eye exam, will you and your doctor be able to determine if Lasik surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio is an option for you. If you prove to be a good Lasik surgery candidate, and you wish to have Lasik surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio, you will be given additional information about the Lasik surgery procedure. This will enable you to make an educated decision about whether or not to proceed. It is vitally important to be sure you have all your questions answered to your satisfaction.