Lasik Vision

If you are suffering from a minor vision defect requiring corrective lenses - such as myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far sightedness) or problems related to an astigmatism, Lasik Vision surgery may be your best option.

Lasik Vision surgery is ineffective for more serious vision problems such as cataracts, detached retina or macular degeneration. You may also be a poor candidate for lasik vision surgery if you are under age 18 or over 70, suffer from an auto-immune disorder or a chronic condition such as Type I diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, eye infections, very dry eyes, or an inflammation of the eye. Having extra large pupils might disqualify a patient from receiving lasik vision treatment as well.

Women who are are pregnant and nursing or plan to become pregnant should not undergo lasik vision treatments, although once pregnancy and nursing has been completed, it may be a good option assuming there are no other complicating factors.

The best candidate for a lasik vision procedure is one suffering from one of the minor conditions outlined above, but is otherwise in good physical health.

A lasik vision procedure is a fairly minor one that is performed on an outpatient basis. Although a detailed description can sound scary, lasik vision treatment is no more serious than a tonsillectomy in most cases. Healing begins almost immediately following the operation and most patients are able to return to their normal schedules and activities after a day or two. The adjustment may take time; patients who have received lasik vision treatment usually notice changes in their vision for a few months, but eventually, the eyes adjust to the results of the operation.

The result is 20/20 vision for the vast majority of patients - there is no more need for corrective lenses.

Although the costs associated with a lasik vision procedure are not usually covered by insurance, such costs in Denver Colorado and the surround Front Range metro region are lower than those in many other parts of the country, ranging from $500 to $1500. In addition, most central Colorado lasik providers offer generous financing that is often interest-free and can be spread out over several months and tailored to fit nearly any budget.

In order to determine whether or not Lasik Vision surgery is right for you, it will be necessary to first have a complete eye examination by a qualified ophthalmologist, who will then refer you to an expert Denver-area lasik surgeon.