LASIK FAQ
Monday, December 04, 2006
What is LASIK's history?
What is LASIK, and how is it done?
What does the name of the LASIK procedure mean?
How long has LASIK been performed?
Is LASIK for me?
Who can LASIK benefit?
Who can't have LASIK?
If I'm not eligible for LASIK, are there other options available to me?
I am happy with my contact lenses. Should I pursue having LASIK?
How much does it cost?
How much does LASIK cost?
Does insurance cover this surgery?
What can I expect my vision to be like after LASIK?
What results can I expect from LASIK?
Will my vision be as crisp after LASIK?
How long will it take before I can see well, and how long will it take before I have my best vision?
Will I need to wear glasses or bifocals once my eyes have healed?
After LASIK, how will my vision be at night or in low light?
Will my eyes be dry after LASIK?
Are the results achieved from LASIK permanent?
If I have LASIK and my vision changes later in life, can it be redone?
Does the procedure hurt?
Does the LASIK procedure hurt?
What kind of anesthetic is used for LASIK?
How safe is the LASIK procedure?
Will having LASIK inconvenience me?
Can I have both eyes done with LASIK at the same time?
If I have one eye done at a time, what will my vision be like in between the first and second surgeries?
How long will I be out of work after having LASIK?
Can I play sports after LASIK surgery?
Can I drive immediately after having LASIK?
Will my eyes look different after LASIK?
Is LASIK still considered investigational?
Is LASIK investigational?
Why do I sometimes hear LASIK referred to as a practice of medicine procedure?
Is LASIK an off-label use of the excimer laser?
If LASIK is an off-label use on some lasers, why do ophthalmologists opt to do this procedure?