About refractive and LASIK surgery
What is LASIK surgery?
Laser in situ keratomileusis (“LASIK”) is a quick and usually painless laser procedure that can correct common refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure itself involves the creation of a protective flap from the outside layer of the cornea, followed by the sculpting of the middle layer. The latter step corrects refractive error and improves vision. The outside flap is then repositioned over the sculpted area, much like a band-aid.
How do I know if I am a candidate for LASIK?
LASIK is performed on a delicate part of the eye, the cornea, so it's important to begin with a thorough assessment of your ophthalmological health by an experienced medical team. If you choose Emory Eye Center, our custom evaluation will include two different Wavefront systems for mapping your cornea. We will deliver a personalized profile, that will detail the shape of your eyes, how they respond in various lighting situations, how well they work together, and whether there are any factors that could negatively affect your surgical outcome. When you leave your consultation you’ll have all the information you need to make the best decision for yourself.
How much experience do Emory surgeons have with LASIK?
For more than 25 years, Emory cornea specialists have earned worldwide recognition for their expertise in general refractive surgical techniques that improve vision and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. Our specialists have contributed research toward every advance in refractive surgery techniques, including Refractive Keratotomy (RK), Photo Refractive Keratotomy (PRK), LASIK, LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) and Phakic Intraocular Lenses (IOLs).
What should I bring to a LASIK evaluation appointment?
Your medical history and patient registration information will be entered into our online system through MyChart when you call to arrange an appointment. 404.778.2020.