Lasik has been performed in Canada for approximately 15 years and is one of the original refractive procedures. It involves using bladed keratomes (a surgical steel blade for incising the cornea) to provide a surgical option at a lower cost than newer technologies.
What your surgeon will do
Your surgeon uses a bladed keratome to create a LASIK flap. Once the flap is lifted, a standard excimer laser ablation is applied.
You can upgrade this procedure with a CustomVue™ wavefront-guided excimer ablation treatment with the Visx S4 and enhance the visual outcome.
LASIK FAQs
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Why opt for LASIK? |
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Lasik is a less expensive option with reasonable results for patients on a budget. That being said, at VLEC, we offer this treatment at a highly competitive price, with no hidden costs or surprises. |
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How long does it take? |
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LASIK generally takes 20 minutes for both eyes. |
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Does it hurt? |
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LASIK is usually a painless procedure. In extremely uncommon cases, the patient may experience severe pain during surgery. |
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How long do I have to stay after surgery? |
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After surgery, you will be brought to our recovery area for a post-operative evaluation lasting about 20-25 minutes. |
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Do I need to be accompanied? |
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Yes. You need to be accompanied on the day of surgery and for your 24-hour follow-up visit. We kindly ask that your companion wait for you in the comfortable downstairs reception area. |
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Do I need follow-up exams? |
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Yes, you will return to VLEC 24 hours after surgery. Then, you must be examined at one week, one month, three months, six months and twelve months. These visits may be done at our centre or at your local eye care physician’s office. |
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What is my recovery time? |
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Doctor Blaylock recommends quiet time at home, perhaps resting or watching TV, for 24 hours following your procedure. You can usually go back to work after 24 hours, although Dr. Blaylock recommends taking off the remainder of the workweek for a more comfortable recovery. |
