LASIK

What is LASIK?

LASIK is a procedure used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The painless procedure works by permanently reshaping the cornea.
After LASIK, patients often end up with better vision than they experienced wearing glasses or contact lenses. Imagine your eyesight being crisper, sharper, brighter, and more vibrant than you ever thought possible!

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LASIK Eye Surgery in Indianapolis

Topography Guided Countoura LASIK diagram

Eye Surgeons of Indiana is proud to offer our patients topography-guided Contoura LASIK. Contoura LASIK is a highly advanced, state-of-the-art LASIK treatment that ensures each patient receives individualized care.

The surface of the cornea is not perfectly smooth and contains microscopic irregularities. Contoura Vision is able to map up to 22,000 unique data points and create an individualized, highly detailed treatment plan.

The result is that patients often end up with vision that’s better than anything experienced wearing glasses or contact lenses.

Imagine your eyesight being crisper, sharper, brighter, and more vibrant than you ever thought possible!

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How Do I Know if I’m a Good LASIK Candidate?

At Eye Surgeons of Indiana LASIK Center, we believe that it is critical to make sure LASIK is right for you. Although most patients qualify for LASIK, about 10-15% are deemed non-candidates for this procedure. Unlike many LASIK providers, we offer alternative procedures and most likely can find a solution if this occurs. Reasons for this may include age, dry eye syndrome, or if your corneas are too thin.

You may be a good LASIK candidate if the following applies to you:

You’re at least 18 years old
You have a stable prescription that hasn’t changed in at least a year or more
You’re not currently pregnant or nursing
Your prescription is within the treatment guidelines, meaning it’s not too strong
You and your eyes are in good health
You have realistic expectations about what a laser vision correction procedure like LASIK can achieve

These are only some of the factors that go into determining LASIK candidacy. If you want to know if you’re a good LASIK candidate, start by scheduling your LASIK consultation at Eye Surgeons of Indiana LASIK Center!

What are the Benefits of LASIK?

Easier Daily Routine

Glasses and contacts, while great for improving vision, each come with hassles that can make it frustrating to deal with on a day-to-day basis. Instead of scrambling for your glasses on your bedside table when trying to rush out of the house or realizing you’ve run out of contacts on a day filled with meetings, you can confidently and seamlessly go throughout your day with crisp, clear vision after LASIK.

You also won’t need to worry about cleaning your glasses and contacts or making trips to the store to restock on supplies like solution and cleaning wipes, saving you valuable time and energy.

Enhances Active Lifestyles

Visual aids can be especially distracting when it comes to sports and physical activities. It can be challenging to stay on top of your game when your glasses are sliding down your face or focus on your run when your contacts are drying out in the wind.

After LASIK, patients not only enjoy freedom from these hassles but also advantages like enhanced depth perception and a wider visual field, enabling you to better your performance.

Quick Recovery Times

Although LASIK is a surgical procedure, it doesn’t warrant long recovery times. Most patients are cleared to return to work and drive the day after LASIK, making it an ideal choice for individuals with busy lifestyles.

Saves You Money

While LASIK has a higher upfront cost, most patients actually save money over time by choosing vision correction over glasses and contacts. Instead of constantly paying the recurring costs of visual aids, repairs, cases, solutions, and supplies, you can pay a one-time fee with LASIK, which can offer you lasting freedom from glasses and contacts.

You can also make use of financing options like CareCredit to help fit LASIK easily into your monthly budget.

What to Know Before Your LASIK Procedure

Before undergoing LASIK, you will attend a comprehensive consultation with your eye doctor at Eye Surgeons of Indiana to ensure you’re a good candidate for the procedure. At this appointment, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the procedure process and recovery to help you prepare.

You’ll need to organize transportation to and from the procedure, as well as to and from your first follow-up appointment, as you won’t be able to drive until your eye doctor clears you. To help your recovery go smoother, you can do things like:

Preparing meals ahead of time so you won’t need to be on your feet in the kitchen
Downloading podcasts, music, or audiobooks to listen to while your eyes heal
Creating a comfortable place for yourself to rest once you get out of surgery
Ensuring any prescriptions you may need are picked up before the procedure

What Can I Expect after LASIK Surgery?

After LASIK, you’ll need to have someone drive you home so you can rest. You may feel some mild irritation, burning, or watery eyes for around thirty minutes after the procedure. It’s best to relax during this time and take a nap for around three to four hours. Patients often wake up feeling much better and notice an improvement in their vision already.

Your LASIK surgeon will ask you to take certain precautions after the procedure, such as:

Using prescription eye drops to reduce inflammation and prevent infection
Wearing an eye shield while you sleep for one week after LASIK
Not wearing eye makeup for one week
Not swimming or using a hot tub for one week
Avoiding dirty environments for one week
Not rubbing your eyes for one month
Refraining from strenuous exercise until cleared by your eye doctor

LASIK Technology

At Eye Surgeons of Indiana, we use the Alcon Refractive Suite, the fastest and most technologically advanced laser system in The United States. The Wavelight FS200 femtosecond laser creates a customized and precise corneal flap. The Wavelight EX500 excimer laser is then gently applied to remove a precise amount of tissue from the cornea. The flap is then placed back down, where it’s left to heal on its own.

Alcon Refractive Suite for LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK Eye Surgery Graphic — The Wavelight EX500 excimer laser is then gently applied to remove a precise amount of tissue from the cornea. The flap is then placed back down, where it’s left to heal on its own.

Can Medical Savings Accounts Help Pay for LASIK?

Employers usually sponsor Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). LASIK is typically covered under these plans, among other vision correction procedures. Patients participating in Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are able to set aside tax-free funds from their earnings for Vision Correction Procedures, such as LASIK. A maximum contribution of $2,750 is allowed per year for FSAs.

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Are There LASIK Payment Plans?

Yes, we have available payment plans through Care Credit.

Individual credit ratings will determine the interest rates. There are also short-term payment plans available that are interest free. If you’re interested in learning more about LASIK payment plans, contact our office today to learn more about our financing options.

LASIK FAQs

No, LASIK is a 15-minute painless procedure. With the use of numbing eye drops and mild oral sedation, you should be very comfortable during LASIK.

Contact lenses can alter the shape of your cornea and be the cause of inaccurate pre-operative measurements. In order to obtain the best results, we ask you to remove your contact lenses to allow the cornea to return to its natural shape. If you wear soft lenses, they should be removed a minimum of one week before your exam. If you wear rigid/gas permeable lenses, remove them at least 3 weeks prior to your exam. Following your pre-operative exam, if you are a soft lens wearer, you will be able to wear your lenses up to 3 days before your surgery. If you wear rigid/gas permeable lenses, you will need to remain out of them until the day of surgery.

It is normal to begin feeling irritation, burning and watering about thirty minutes after the procedure. Please plan to relax and take a 3–4-hour nap. Patients typically wake up feeling much better and have some improved vision already.

You will need a driver the day of surgery and for the one-day post-op appointment

You will be using drops and wearing eye shields while sleeping for the first week after your procedure.

Your new visual freedom comes with a few restrictions after surgery

– No eye makeup for 1 week after your surgery

– No swimming or hot tub for 1 week

– do not rub your eyes for 1 month

– avoid dirty environments for 1 week if possible

The FDA has approved LASIK as a safe and effective procedure. In fact, LASIK is one of the most studied elective procedures on the market today. However, it is important to understand that LASIK is not safe for everyone. Some people are not appropriate candidates, and if treated could have less than optimal results. It is important that you receive a thorough pre-operative evaluation with an experienced provider to determine if LASIK is right for you.

Choosing to have LASIK surgery is a big decision and choosing the right provider may be an even bigger decision. At Eye Surgeons of Indiana LASIK Center, we are dedicated to providing you with the best experience, technology and outcomes in the industry. Our doctors and team have over 100 years combined experience helping patients just like you. We come highly recommended by hundreds of Optometrists throughout Indiana as the center of choice for themselves, their families and their patients. Come see why we are Indiana’s top choice for visual freedom.

One of the things that makes LASIK so attractive to patients is knowing that it’s a permanent procedure. Once you have your cornea reshaped, your vision is permanently altered.

Ready to learn more about LASIK? Schedule your consultation at Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Indianapolis, IN, today! Isn’t it time to say hello to a new way of looking at the world around you?