This type of refractive surgery is not painful. In fact, most patients feel at most a slight discomfort during the procedure as it’s performed under local anesthetic with the help of numbing drops. The surgery, lasting only a few minutes in total, is therefore very quick. 

LASIK is an outpatient procedure. Although we recommend patients to come accompanied to ensure their safe journey home, most daily activities can be resumed within 24 hours following the operation. You might experience fluctuations in your vision and your eyes might feel “sandy” for a few hours following the procedure. This is all totally normal and part of the healing process.

LASIK is an effective and safe way to treat conditions such as presbyopia (difficulty seeing objects that are near), myopia (difficulty seeing objects at a distance), hyperopia (difficulty seeing objects that are both near and far away), and astigmatism (blurred distance and near vision).

People with preexisting health or eye conditions may not be eligible for LASIK eye surgery. Although the procedure is recommended for people between the ages of 18 and 65, an eye exam will be performed to confirm eligibility. The ophthalmologist will assess the shape and thickness of the cornea, the size of the pupils, ocular dryness and refractive errors to confirm the patient’s suitability. Pregnant women should wait until the third month of their pregnancy before undergoing treatment.

While prescriptions must be updated, and glasses and contact lenses must be changed accordingly, your LASIK eye surgery will only require one payment. Therefore, there is an economic advantage to opting for LASIK. On average, it is believed that LASIK pays for itself after only 4 years. Furthermore, financing options are available.