Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Rexburg
Twin Falls
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Rexburg
Twin Falls
At Idaho Eye and Laser Center, we have helped thousands of people gain the freedom to live life without corrective lenses through LASIK.
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis): corrects refractive errors of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism often helping people achieve 20/20 vision
At the Idaho Eye and Laser Center, we are continually researching different types of LASIK technologies, analyzing their effectiveness, and investing in the methods we feel will provide our patients with the very best vision outcomes. We are proud to offer our patients the latest blade-free, custom LASIK technology:
When it comes to vision correction, a procedure that is effective for one person may not be right for you – even if you have the same eyeglass prescription. General LASIK requirements include being in good overall health, having proper corneal thickness and being free of eye disease or other vision conditions that may interfere with healing or results.
General LASIK Candidacy Factors
Complete our LASIK Self-Evaluation to better understand your candidacy before booking a LASIK Screening.
The full LASIK procedure takes 20-30 minutes, from the time you enter the LASIK suite until you go into the recovery area. However, the laser treatment where we reshape your cornea takes less than 30 seconds! Some patients can even see more clearly immediately after the procedure.
Numbing eye drops are placed into your eyes before the procedure to block the feeling of pain. Of course, every person has their own unique threshold for discomfort, but most patients do not report that the process is painful. You will feel a sensation of pressure on the eye during the first step of the process. Medicated eye drops or over-the-counter pain medications may help soothe any discomfort you experience as your eyes heal.
Although LASIK has a less than 1% serious complication rate among experienced LASIK doctors, it is still a surgical procedure and therefore carries some element of risk. Complications of LASIK can include:
The U.S. military has approved laser eye surgery for our troops, so this lends further credibility to the safety and effectiveness of LASIK.
You may only need 1 or 2 days off work for LASIK in Southeast Idaho: one day for the procedure and one day to rest afterward (although the second day may not be necessary). People are usually amazed to learn how quick LASIK recovery is. In fact, the healing process begins immediately after surgery. Most patients can return to normal, non-strenuous activities the very next day, although there may be some vision fluctuations as your eyes continue to heal and your vision stabilizes. It is important to keep your follow-up visits so your doctor can monitor your progress.
While most patients can achieve 20/20 vision or better after LASIK at the Idaho Eye and Laser Center, it is important to realize that your vision is constantly changing. One eye condition that most people develop after age 40 is presbyopia. This is a gradual stiffening of the eye lenses that makes it difficult to focus on things up close like reading material. Over-the-counter reading glasses may be necessary, even if you have had successful LASIK. There are also different surgical methods to correct presbyopia. If you are experiencing this condition and are frustrated with reading glasses, contact us to learn about your treatment options.
There are several conditions that must be met to be considered for LASIK:
The only way to know if you meet these requirements is by having a comprehensive LASIK Screening with us. It’s free and will let you know for sure if this is a safe option for vision correction for you.
It is not likely that the cost of LASIK will go down in the future. In fact, as technology changes the costs may actually rise over time. While the price of LASIK is a definite concern for many people, you don’t want to shop for the lowest price if it means sacrificing quality. When you are researching LASIK centers, be sure to weigh the cost against:
You only have one set of eyes, so make sure you put your vision care into a doctor and center you trust – a center like the Idaho Eye and Laser Center.
Yes. This is called a bilateral LASIK procedure. You can choose to have the surgery on both eyes or just one eye at a time.
Patients should wait 1-2 weeks before wearing makeup. We recommend that patients purchase new eye makeup to avoid infection.
