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One in four people are good candidates for LASIK. For example, LASIK cannot correct presbyopia, or the natural aging of the eye, which occurs after the age of 40 and often necessitates the use of reading glasses. Before you can be considered for LASIK, we need to know what type of vision you have. Your family eye doctor usually has a comprehensive history. He or she knows whether you have normal vision , nearsightedness , astigmatism or farsightedness . Of equal importance is whether or not your vision prescription has changed significantly in the past year. Once we've determined that you are a candidate, Grossnickle Eye Center will then carefully map and measure your eye to ensure a precise outcome. Next, we'll determine whether your refractive error falls within the corrective range of LASIK. Lastly, we'll make certain that you have healthy corneas and good overall health. Once these issues are resolved, it's time to take the next step.
First, you'll be given a mild relaxant to relieve any anxiety or stress. Since you'll be awake through the procedure, its important that you be relaxed and calm. Your eyes will then be anesthetized with special drops prior to the procedure. You may experience a very mild pressure sensation as the doctor creates the flap. The surgeon then gently sculpts the cornea with the excimer laser, and replaces the flap. | |||
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The LASIK procedure takes only 10 to 15 minutes to perform, but it will take several hours to prepare you for the outpatient surgery. 
