Lasik Los Angeles Pasadena & Orange County
LASIK Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena, Inland Empire. LASIK is the most popular vision correction procedure with the highest rate of satisfaction and success. LASIK corrects your eyes by reshaping the cornea according to the power of your prescription glasses. Since 1989 when the first LASIK operation was performed, over 10 million procedures have been completed worldwide, and many technological advancements have been introduced. Eye Zone Medical uses the latest technology to perform LASIK and Customized LASIK procedures. Namely, the ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ Excimer Laser by Alcon extends vision possibilities beyond 20/20 by tailoring treatment to your unique corneal curvature. The ALLEGRETTO WAVE is the safest and one of the fastest excimer laser systems available today. Faster performance means reduced time under the laser, leading to less anxiety and increased comfort. At Eye Zone Medical, we believe that the right Los Angeles LASIK surgeon AND Excimer Laser will lead to a better visual outcome.
Having Lasik Los Angeles | The Procedure
- First a flap, or thin layer of cornea is made
- Then the Laser delivers energy pulses, removing microscopic layers of the newly exposed cornea
- Once complete, the corneal flap is put back into place. Stitches are not required.
Lasik Los Angeles Surgery | What to Expect
At Eye Zone Medical Lasik center convenient to Pasadena and Los Angeles, you will be treated by our experienced, friendly and knowledgeable doctor and staff who will make your short visit as comfortable as possible. We are committed to helping you achieve your visual goals and guarantee that we will safeguard your interests at all times. The most common response among her patients moments after their LASIK Los Angeles procedure is Wow! If had known how easy my LASIK surgery would be, I would have stopped using glasses years ago…
Lasik Los Angeles | The Assessment
Your eyes will be thoroughly examined to see if you are suitable for LASIK, Custom LASIK, or one of the alternatives, based on your prescription, a number of specialized tests, and a comprehensive health eye exam. Before the surgeon will perform LASIK, preoperative tests are performed to screen for glaucoma, cataracts and other disqualifying conditions. Possible risks and complications will be discussed with the doctor. Your procedure will then be scheduled, and you will be advised how long you need to stop wearing contact lenses prior to your treatment, if you wear them normally.
Eye Zone Medical Lasik center serving Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire
The procedure is performed while you are awake, but we will numb your eyes so there is no discomfort. The procedure takes about 20 minutes for both eyes. When you open your eyes after the procedure, you will be able to see better immediately!
After the treatment
You are encouraged to go home and rest for at least 4 hours. You will experience some mild discomfort including gritty sensation, watery eyes, and light sensitivity, but this is normal part of the healing process. The symptoms usually last for 2-4 hours only.
POST OPERATIVE RESTRICTIONS
– No driving for at least 24 hours, and only if you feel comfortable
– No eye make up for 1 week
– No aerobic activity for 1 week
– No swimming for 1 month
– No contact sports for 1 month
– No eye rubbing for 3 months, but you should break this habit anyway.
FOLLOW UP CARE
Your post op care is just as important to your visual recovery as the procedure itself. It is important that you use your eye drops as prescribed and keep all scheduled appointments for your Lasik Los Angeles. For LASIK Los Angeles, Los Angeles LASIK eye doctors, laser eye surgery in Los Angeles contact Eye Zone medical in Monterey Park LASIK Los Angeles.
