Laser Vision Correction has proved to be extremely effective in reducing or even eliminating a person's need for glasses and contacts. A majority of our patients are now able to enjoy life in a way they could not before their LASIK procedure.

Even though LASIK has proven to be highly successful around the world, the results from one patient to the next vary depending on your prescription and your personal expectations for the procedure. During your personal evaluation, options will be discussed to ensure you achieve a successful outcome.

Will I have 20/20 vision following the LASIK procedure?

We hope so, but as with any medical procedure, there is no guarantee that you will have perfect vision or that you will not need distance or reading glasses again. In fact, almost everyone experiences improved vision, and most see well enough to pass a driver's test without corrective lenses.

It is best for you not to think of the procedure as eliminating your need for glasses, but rather, as reducing your functional dependence upon them and improving your vision.

PRK	LASIK
Mild (<-3.00 D)
99%20/40 or better	99%20/40 or better
98%20/30 or better	99%20/30 or better
80%20/20	84%20/20

PRK	LASIK
Moderate (<-3.10 to -6.00 D)
98%20/40 or better	99%20/40 or better
94%20/30 or better	97%20/30 or better
64%20/20	71%20/20

PRK	LASIK
Severe (<-6.10 to -9.00 D)
95%20/40 or better	99%20/40 or better
84%20/30 or better	95%20/30 or better
43%20/20	60%20/20

	LASIK
Extreme (-9.10 to -30.00)
	75%20/40 or better
	58%20/30 or better
	30%20/20