Why Is The Eye Institute of Utah Your Best LASIK Option?

If you’re an eye enthusiast, you’ll like the freedom that LASIK brings to your life. No more glasses or contacts! And you’ll really like your LASIK performed at The Eye Institute, Utah’s premier LASIK center. Why? Because The Eye Institute’s LASIK team, led by eye surgeon Dr. Kevin Merkley, is one of the most experienced in the Intermountain West. That kind of experience should help you feel confident. And when you consider the caliber of the surgeons and the technology at The Eye Institute of Utah, well, what more do you need?

 What is LASIK?

 LASIK, or Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis, has been a vision correction option for about 10 years now in the US. It’s an ingenious process using a cool laser beam to reshape the cornea, correcting vision flaws. As a result, a high percentage of our patients have had their vision restored to 20/20 or better.

Is LASIK for you?

 If you’re nearsighted (myopic), farsighted (hyperopic), astigmatic or have a combination of conditions, LASIK might be a vision correction option for you. You won’t know if you’re a candidate for LASIK unless you come in for a free consultation .

 What happens during the procedure?

 During LASIK, the eye is anesthetized with eye drops. Then our experienced surgeon uses a laser to create a blade-free flap of corneal tissue. He then folds the flap back and applies the excimer laser’s cool beam to gently reshape the cornea.  (Click here for more information about our state-of-the-art technology.) The doctor returns the corneal flap to its original position where it immediately holds fast. The procedure takes just five to ten minutes and the total visit lasts only two hours.

What about recovery?

 Recovery is different for everyone, but generally there is little or no discomfort and you should be fully recovered in one to two days. Both eyes can be treated the same day, so you’ll be good to go in no time.

How successful is LASIK in restoring vision?

 The Eye Institute of Utah has an excellent track record of success, but there is a possibility that full vision correction won’t be achieved for everyone. In that case, an enhancement procedure may be performed several months later.  A small percentage of patients experience side effects and complications, including sensitivity to bright lights and glare, vision fluctuation from day to night, dryness and halo patterns around lights at night.  These conditions are usually only temporary and diminish over several weeks. Infection is rare and prevented by antibiotics. For testimonials from former patients click here.

What’s next?

 Call 1-800-987-EYES or contact us by e-mail to schedule a free consultation.