LASIK Eye Surgery, McAllen, TX
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Address : 5201 N G St, McAllen, TX, 78504
LASIK, the Vision Corrector
Reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contacts with LASIK surgery at Gelman Vision! LASIK is a laser-assisted vision correction surgery that uses light energy to reshape your cornea and correct vision issues. Using careful measurements, the highly accurate laser can improve your eyesight almost immediately. With LASIK eye surgery, you can reduce your need for expensive contact lenses and glasses by improving your vision.
Before improving your vision with laser eye surgery, you’ll need an evaluation to find out if it’s the best option for you. Every person is unique, and laser eye surgery may not be right for everyone. You can rely on our knowledgeable staff and experienced LASIK surgeon to find the right treatment for you.
Here at Gelman Vision, each patient is treated with care and respect, and you can rely on our Rio Grande Valley care team to offer the eye care you need. Come see us to learn if McAllen LASIK surgery is right for you.
What Eye Problems Does Laser Vision Correction Resolve?
LASIK is a type of refractive surgery, meaning it is meant to help resolve refractive errors. Refractive errors involve an issue with how your eye focuses light waves and are incredibly common.
Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness or myopia is treated by reducing the curve of the eye by removing corneal tissue from the center of the cornea.Farsightedness
Also known as hyperopia, farsightedness is treated by increasing the curve of the eye by removing corneal tissue from the edges of the cornea.Astigmatism
Astigmatism involves an imperfectly curved cornea and is resolved by removing the tissue causing the imperfect shape.
Rely on Advanced Technology: The WaveLight Refractive Suite
At Gelman Vision, we are proud to offer our patients LASIK eye surgery with the WaveLight Refractive Suite. Developed by the #1 global leader in eye care and relied on by surgeons around the world, the WaveLight system allows our team to provide state-of-the-art treatments tailored to your vision needs.
You can rely on the vision doctors at Gelman Vision to treat your vision problems with the most advanced technology available. Come to us for high-quality care.
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What to Expect From Your LASIK Procedure
Measuring Your Eye
Every eye is uniquely shaped. The first step in the LASIK surgery procedure is to measure your eye.
Creating a Flap
To improve healing and comfort following surgery, the FS200 Femtosecond Laser utilizes the specific measurement of your eye to cut a flap with a laser beam, rather than relying on manual cutting methods.
Correcting Your Vision
With a personalized treatment plan from your eye surgeon, the EX500 Excimer Laser corrects your vision by gently reshaping your cornea.
Returning the Flap
After the laser has completed its task, the flap is laid back in place, allowing healing to begin.
Seeing the Difference
Downtime is minimal, and you can return to your normal routine in just a few days!
Reduce Your Need for Contacts and Glasses With LASIK Surgery
If you’re tired of blurred vision, LASIK might be right for you. LASIK surgery is a common procedure, with up to millions of patients undergoing LASIK vision correction every year. The primary goal of LASIK is to improve the performance of the cornea through precise manipulation of your corneal tissue, providing you with improved vision. After surgery, you may not need to wear glasses anymore, or your need may be reduced. To learn whether or not LASIK is the best vision correction for you, come see us at Gelman Vision.
Unfortunately, LASIK is not typically covered by insurance. Instead, patients can pay out of pocket or rely on financing options such as Care Credit to access care. The cost of your procedure can vary depending on your specific condition, but you can learn more about the average cost of LASIK in our guide here.
LASIK is designed to be completed in about 10 minutes. The procedure itself takes an average of 45 seconds.
Yes, you will be awake. But if you feel nervous or concerned about being awake, your surgeon can help you by giving you something to relax.
During the procedure, our vision care team will help you stay in the proper position. With our advanced laser system, the laser can track your eyes and give you the best possible outcome.
Just like in any kind of surgery, there are potential risks. For LASIK, the most common side effects are dry eye syndrome, still needing to wear corrective lenses, visual symptoms including glares or halos, and, in very rare cases, vision loss.
The likelihood of developing each of these risks is low, and most can be treated and resolved by your eye doctor.
LASIK is a permanent vision corrector, but it’s important to keep in mind that aging can still affect your vision even after corrective surgery.
You will need an evaluation with our surgeon, and you need to meet a few qualifications to determine if you’re a candidate for vision correction surgery:
- 18 years old or older
- In general good health
- Have an active lifestyle
- Can’t or prefer not to wear contacts or glasses
- Struggle with a common vision problem such as near or farsightedness
While LASIK can be a powerful way to bring clarity for those with refractive errors, not everyone will benefit from this treatment. For those with disqualifying eye conditions such as corneal disease, cataracts, high eye pressure, and severe refractive errors, a different treatment like Refractive Lens Exchange might be right for you. Your McAllen eye doctor can help you decide on the right treatment for your eye health and clarity.