Do they laser both eyes at the same time?

LASIK typically is a bilateral procedure — meaning it is performed on both eyes during the same surgical session. LASIK surgery is very safe, and the procedure takes only about 10 minutes per eye, so usually there is no reason to schedule separate surgical times for each eye.

Can you have both eyes lasered at the same time?

Are both eyes treated at the same time? With both LASIK and LASEK laser eye surgery procedures, surgery will be performed on a single eye at a time. Both eyes are usually treated on the same day.

Is LASIK done in both eyes?

Typically, LASIK is performed on both eyes at the same time on the same day. LASIK is an effective and fast procedure with a relatively quick recovery time. Having LASIK performed on both eyes on the same day is more convenient than doing each eye separately.

Can you just have one eye lasered?

Absolutely. Some patients are nearsighted, farsighted, or astigmatic in just one eye. If you have normal vision in one eye and blurry vision in the other, we would of course only treat the eye that needs it. This is one of many reasons why it is so important to schedule your initial LASIK consultation.

How long does laser eye surgery take for one eye?

The actual procedure usually takes less than 10 minutes per eye. Depending on your prescription, and the amount of correction needed, the laser itself only takes 20-50 seconds to correct your vision. However, you should plan on being in the office for approximately an hour-and-a-half on your day of surgery.

Do you treat both eyes at the same time?

Is laser eye surgery painful?

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Painful? Fortunately, LASIK eye surgery is not painful. Right before your procedure, your surgeon will place numbing eye drops into both of your eyes. While you may still feel a little bit of pressure during the procedure, you should not feel any pain.

Are you awake during LASIK?

LASIK surgery is so quick—it only takes a few minutes—that patients only need local anesthesia in the form of eye drops. These completely numb the eyes but you will be completely awake for the entire surgery. To make you feel comfortable and relaxed, the eye surgeons explain every step of the surgery.

How long does eye laser surgery last?

How long does LASIK surgery take? The length of time that the laser is applied to your eyes ranges from just a few seconds to two minutes, depending upon the complexity of your prescription.

How long is the recovery from laser eye surgery?

It can take up to 6 months to be fully recovered from your laser eye surgery treatment. In that time, you will have attended a number of aftercare appointments.

Do you have to wear glasses after laser eye surgery?

Patients typically undergo laser eye surgery to reduce or completely eliminate their need for visual aids such as contact lenses and glasses. The truth is that most patients will eventually require reading glasses at some point in their future.

How long after LASIK Can I see 20 20?

During a LASIK procedure, a laser is used to change the shape of one or both corneas to improve vision. According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, more than 90% of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after 2 to 3 months of post-surgery recovery.

Can you drive after laser eye surgery?

Most patients notice an improvement in vision a day after surgery. Some patients are able to drive as soon as 24 hours after surgery. However, you should not drive until you are cleared to do so by your surgeon. The day after surgery, you will return to your surgeon's office so they can check your eyesight.

What are the disadvantages of laser eye surgery?

What happens if you blink during laser eye surgery?

Yes—patients are awake during LASIK. However, there is no need to worry if you accidentally blink or move your eyes during the surgery. Thanks to advanced LASIK technologies in Billings, your eyes will remain comfortably steady as our doctors provide the vision correction results you need to see as clearly as possible.

How long after LASIK can I shower?

LASIK Aftercare for Showering & Bathing

Dr. Mozayeni and Dr. Nunnery advise patients that it is okay to bathe or shower normally the day after your LASIK eye surgery. For the first week after your LASIK surgery, it's important to keep water, soap, hair care products and/or washing liquids away from the eye.

Can I watch TV after laser eye surgery?

Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK procedure. Because of this, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours before watching TV.

What age is best to have laser eye surgery?

LASIK: 25-40

Generally speaking, most LASIK eye surgeons agree on 25-40 as the ideal age range for LASIK eye surgery candidacy for a few reasons. By the age of 25, eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions have most likely stabilized. A stable prescription is one of the hallmarks of a good LASIK candidate.

Is it worth getting LASIK at 40?

Of course, LASIK eligibility depends on quite a few factors, several of which are unique from person to person. But the answer is generally yes – LASIK is worth it after 40. LASIK is safe and effective for patients older than 40 and produces the long-term value that this refractive surgery is known for.

Is it worth it to get laser eye surgery?

Most people who undergo LASIK surgery will have good to excellent vision in most situations, for many years or decades. You'll be able to play sports and swim, or even just see the clock first thing in the morning, without having to worry about your glasses or contact lenses.

Do you feel the urge to blink during LASIK?

During the procedure, the eyelids are held open with a small medical device to prevent blinking. It is therefore impossible for you to close your eye or blink during the procedure. We keep the surface of your eye lubricated with drops, so your eye does not get dry, and you will not feel the need to blink.

What drug do they give you before LASIK?

Before the procedure starts, you have the option of taking 10mg of valium to help you relax. This is completely your decision whether you would like to take the pill or not. Prior to entering the laser room, Dr. Alsheikh will look at your eyes in a slit lamp and make sure everything is ready to go.

How long is vision blurry after LASIK?

While you will see better the day after surgery, your vision may be a bit blurry or hazy immediately afterward. These temporary vision difficulties usually clear up after the first few weeks. However, it can take about 2 – 3 months before your vision fully stabilizes and your eyes completely heal.

Does laser eye surgery last a lifetime?

The good news is that for a vast majority of patients, laser eye surgery is permanent. They can live their life without worrying about glasses or contact lenses again.

Why does LASIK cost so much?

Like anything else, LASIK eye surgery prices are partially determined by provider costs for particular expenses related to providing the service, like rent for an office location, the costs of medical equipment, and salaries of personnel, but the two most important factors are costs associated with primarily surgical ...

How often does laser eye surgery go wrong?

Recent news reports of an FDA study said the LASIK complication rate is 45 percent.