05 / REFRACTIVE SURGERY GUIDANCE

The best option may be LASIK.
It may be something else.

Vision correction is not one-size-fits-all. Your prescription, cornea, ocular surface, age, and goals all shape whether surgery makes sense—and which type deserves consideration.

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THE ALL EYECARE APPROACH

A decision made for your eyes.

  • Prescription and stability

  • Corneal shape and surface health

  • Lifestyle and visual goals

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We can help you explore​​​​​​​

  • Freedom from glasses or contacts
  • LASIK candidacy questions
  • High prescriptions or dry eyes
  • Alternatives after being told no

PERSONALIZED CANDIDACY

Start with the eye, not the procedure.

We evaluate your prescription and its stability, corneal shape and thickness, tear film, eye health, and how you use your vision. Then we explain whether a surgical consultation is appropriate and which choices may warrant discussion. Some patients are better served by another procedure, contacts, or glasses.

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OUR PROCESS

A closer look, step by step.

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Define your goals

We discuss what you hope to do without correction and which visual tradeoffs would matter to you.

02

Study the eye

Refraction, corneal mapping, ocular surface assessment, and other testing help inform candidacy.

03

Compare paths

We explain potential options and coordinate a surgical consultation when indicated. The surgeon confirms final eligibility.

THE RIGHT SOLUTION IS INDIVIDUAL

Beyond a single procedure.

Our role is to help you ask the right questions and pursue an option that fits both your eye health and your expectations.

Laser procedures

LASIK, PRK, or SMILE may be discussed depending on prescription, corneal findings, and surgeon assessment.

Lens-based options

For some patients, ICL or refractive lens exchange may be worth discussing with a surgeon.

Ocular surface care

Dry eye treatment may be needed before measurements or a decision about surger

Non-surgical choices

Specialty contacts or updated eyewear can be the better solution for some eyes and goals.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Leave with a clearer plan.

You will receive a candid discussion of possible benefits, limits, alternatives, and the next step. The surgeon makes the final procedure recommendation and performs surgery.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Good questions deserve clear answers.

If I am not a LASIK candidate, am I out of options?

Not necessarily. Depending on the reason, other procedures or non-surgical choices may be suitable. An evaluation helps narrow them down.

Does a high prescription rule out surgery?

It can change which options are appropriate. Corneal measurements, prescription stability, eye health, and goals all matter.

Why discuss dry eye first?

The ocular surface affects measurements and comfort. We assess and address it before a surgical referral when needed.

Will surgery mean I never need glasses again?

No procedure can guarantee that. We discuss your goals and likely tradeoffs, and the surgeon reviews expected outcomes for your eyes.

What should I bring to a consultation?

Bring your current glasses, contact lens information, prior prescriptions if available, and questions about the activities where you hope to rely less on correction.