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Knowing how LASIK works is usually the first step in alleviating the apprehensions one might have. The joys and benefits that life without corrective lenses provides is well known and this guide is intended to help you take the first step toward a better life.

LASIK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism at the source – by correcting irregularities in the eye’s cornea that is causing poor vision.

Anyone with nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism is experiencing a refractive error. The cornea in your eye is responsible for bending light to focus images directly through the lens and on the retina. When someone has a refractive error, their cornea is more oblong than round which means that light isn’t focused by the lens directly onto the retina. There are varying degrees of refractive error, unique to each patient, which is why each person considering LASIK must be carefully examined. Only a thorough consultation can tell you and your doctor if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

If you would like to schedule a consultation to find out more about LASIK and to determine if you are a candidate, you can now schedule your Free LASIK Consultation online.