LASIK can reduce
or eliminate your dependence on
contacts or glasses!

LASIK - Your Success

LASIK is a very safe and highly effective procedure. More then 98% of patients who have laser vision correction will see 20/40 or better without glasses or contacts, which is the legal requirement to drive without corrective lenses in most states.

You must be realistic in your expectations and be informed that there is no guarantee that you will never need corrective lenses. LASIK does not correct presbyopia, or the aging of the eye, which results in the need for reading glasses in individuals over age 40.

One option for addressing this problem is called "monovision" where the non-dominant eye is left with a small degree of nearsightedness to improve near vision. Dr. Knauf will discuss this with you at the time of your consultation.

As with any procedure there are risks which Dr. Knauf will address with you in detail. Possible complications include under-correction, over-correction, or induced astigmatism. In most cases, a retreatment (or enhancement) can be performed to "fine tune" your vision if necessary.

Some individuals may see halos around lights at night. These typically resolve as the eye heals.

Infection is extremely rare after LASIK, but could cause scarring or blurred vision. Occasionally the flap may become wrinkled or dislocated. Repositioning of the corneal flap may be necessary, which may prolong the clearing of your vision.