If you lead an active lifestyle and are bothered by the inconvenience or appearance of glasses and the risks of contact lenses, you may be a candidate for LASIK. Also, if allergies, dry eye, or other eye disorders make contact lenses irritating to wear, LASIK may be a safe, convenient alternative.

For many of our patients, LASIK is a life-changing experience. A dramatic improvement in vision takes place painlessly in just a few minutes. Many people wake up the morning after surgery and see the alarm clock clearly for the first time ever.

Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK surgery. The ideal candidate for LASIK is 21 years of age or over. In addition to having a healthy cornea, patients should not have had a significant change in their prescription in the last 12 months. People with certain medical conditions may not be good candidates for LASIK.

Conditions Treatable by LASIK include:

• Myopia, or nearsightedness with or without astigmatism
• Hyperopia, or farsightedness with or without astigmatism

Learn why thousands have trusted The Eye Center for caring service and excellent surgical results. For more information about any of the life-changing services we offer, please contact us. To schedule an appointment, you may call 803-256-0641 or schedule your free consultation online.

Your decision to have LASIK laser vision correction is a serious decision. Ultimately, you will be the one to make the final decision. When electing a LASIK surgeon it is important to select a surgeon that can honestly explain your visual needs. In 98% of lasik cases the visual outcome is 20/40 or better, however, this is a surgical procedure and risk is still involved. This is why selecting a surgeon with a vast amount experience is important. The ultimate goal of LASIK is to reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. LASIK does not always create perfect 20/20 vision, though most cases are successful in improving vision. Ask the right questions before selecting you surgeon. Make sure that your surgeon of choice has the right answers, the best technology and the experience under his belt to ensure a safe and effective procedure. It is possible that this is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make.