LASIK FOR THE LAYPERSONIn insider’s guide

LIGHT RAYS FOCUS OR ARE BLURREDThe key to vision correction is getting the correct prescription. If your doctor (or staff) plugs in the wrong numbers, you will not get a good outcome!The cornea and lens will focus light on the retina and result in clear vision

VISION DISORDERSMyopia – nearsightednessHyperopia - farsightednessAstigmatism Presbyopia – old eyes (over 40yo)Combination of above

LASIK IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST CHOICE

PRK Slower recovery Sometimes less expensive Safer No flap related complications Ultimately same Vision as LASIK

LASIK Fast Recovery Minimal Discomfort Risk of flap complications

Dislocation Inflamation Wrinkles Infection

LASIKThree stepsCreate flapReshape cornea with laserReplace flap

PRKTwo stepsRemove surface cells (epithelium)Reshape cornea with laser

COSTS OF VISION CORRECTIONLASIK 1500-2500/eyePRK 1500-2500/eyeClear Lens Exchange (off label) corrects near and far 4500-6500/eye

CONTACT USSouthwest Eye Institute, Las Vegas, NV 702-362-3900info@sweyeinstitute.com