Dr. Harmon Stein, LASIK surgeon at Total Eye Care, is committed to offering you the latest technology to ensure the best possible outcome for your LASIK procedure.
Dr. Stein has personally performed over 15,000 procedures over the past 30 years, and many members of the Total Eye Care family, including Dr. Stein himself, have had LASIK eye surgery. We are proud to offer our patients the latest technology, including custom LASIK, Bladeless LASIK, and PRK. During your free LASIK consultation, our doctors will discuss which procedure is right for you.
Am I A Candidate For LASIK?
Being a candidate for a refractive procedure is best determined during a free LASIK consultation appointment with one of our eye care professionals.
During the consultation, measurements will be taken, including the stability of your prescription, the thickness of the front surface (cornea) of your eye, and the overall health of your eyes. While there is no “ideal” age to have LASIK, we recommend that a patient be over 18 and have a stable prescription.
Many ocular and systemic conditions may affect the final outcome of your procedure, and you should discuss them with our doctors during the examination.
Test Your Candidacy with a LASIK Self-Test
If you’re curious whether you’re a good candidate for LASIK, we encourage you to take our LASIK Self-Test. This simple and quick test helps evaluate your suitability for the procedure based on age, current vision issues, and eye health:
What Happens During LASIK Surgery?
After your eyes have been completely numbed with eye drop anesthesia, an eyelid holder is placed to prevent blinking. The next step is to create a thin protective flap in the cornea.
This flap can be created using a microkeratome, a precise surgical instrument with a blade, or a femtosecond laser for a 100% blade-free LASIK procedure. The blade-less, “all-laser” LASIK procedure uses ultra-fast pulses of light to create a flap for your unique corneal shape.
Every patient receives a customized treatment using a state-of-the-art LASIK laser platform. This excimer laser reshapes the cornea to correct your vision.
The protective flap is put back into place, acting as a natural bandage without stitches. The procedure takes about 20 minutes, and many people sit upright after LASIK eye surgery and notice dramatically better vision.
What Happens After LASIK Eye Surgery?
As part of the recovery process, your doctor will prescribe eye drops to prevent infection and reduce irritation. You should use an over-the-counter, preservative-free lubricant eye drop to keep your eyes moist and comfortable.
You will also be given a pair of eye shields to wear while sleeping for one week after your LASIK procedure to prevent accidental disruption of the corneal flap.
Your eyes may feel irritated or “scratchy” for 24 to 48 hours after LASIK—this is normal. Sunglasses are recommended for light sensitivity. When showering the first week, avoid getting soap or shampoo in your eyes, and remember not to rub your eyes.
The surgery packet you receive from our office will provide more information.
Schedule a Free LASIK Consultation
Ready to explore LASIK as a solution for your vision needs? Schedule a free consultation with the Total Eye Care team. Our team is dedicated to giving you the best care and results possible
Total Eye Care, Levittown is where I go for my annual eye exams. The staff there are phenomenal. I finally decided to get LASIK, and had my surgery yesterday. The procedure itself was pain free and now I have 20/15 vision (better than when I used glasses or contacts). I couldn’t be happier with my decision for LASIK, and could not have chosen a better group. I recommend this office to anyone looking for a professional team for their eye health needs.
– Alex K.
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