LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is one of the most popular and well-known procedures for correcting myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. During this blade-free procedure, your LASIK surgeon uses specialized lasers to gently reshape the cornea to improve your vision and reduce your dependence on glasses and contacts.
On the day of your LASIK procedure, your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic eye drops and you will be given a sedative medication (Valium) to help you relax. Your LASIK surgeon will create a small flap in your cornea in a matter of seconds, utilizing the Intralase femtosecond laser.
Then, they will fold the flap back and reshape the underlying corneal tissue using the VISX Star S4 IR Active Trak excimer laser to treat your nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. After the reshaping of your cornea is complete, the corneal flap is gently returned to its original position where it self-seals.
The best way to determine your LASIK eligibility is through a comprehensive consultation with the team at Nightingale Eye Associates in New York City.
In general, you must:
At your consultation, your eye doctor will conduct a detailed analysis of your vision and eye health, and ask questions about your medical history, lifestyle, and vision goals to determine whether you are a good candidate for LASIK.
As a leading and trusted provider of LASIK in New York City, Nightingale Eye Associates is dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal vision throughout their lives. Our LASIK surgeons have received extensive training at some of the most renowned institutions in the world, treating thousands of patients to achieve superior refractive surgery outcomes.
Nightingale Eye Associates consistently stays on the forefront of LASIK technology, and offers advanced procedures like iDesign Custom LASIK, which utilizes highly precise measurements to optimize visual outcomes. We believe that everyone should have access to advanced vision correction, which is why we also offer LASIK financing programs through CareCredit.
Dr. Nightingale, is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, refractive, and anterior segment surgeries. During his final year of residency at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, he was elected as chief resident and currently teaches advanced cataract surgical techniques to the residents there.
Dr. Nightingale performs hundreds of procedures each year while ensuring that his patients receive the highest quality of care with the most advanced surgical techniques available.