LASIK Eye Surgery
In Chicago, Illinois
Thousands of Illinois residents have thought about having LASIK eye surgery and finally getting rid of glasses and contacts. But finding a Chicago LASIK eye surgeon that you can put your complete trust in may be a challenge. LASIK is a revolutionary refractive procedure that has been performed hundreds of thousands of times across the country since its FDA approval in 1998. LASIK improves vision by applying a precise excimer laser beam to reshape the patient's cornea and correct his or her nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism.
LASIK is so amazing because it can treat a wide range of vision errors, produces clear, natural vision in minutes, and allows for a quick recovery with little discomfort.
With the incredible new Custom LASIK procedure, patients are offered a greater chance of achieving 20/20 vision or better over standard LASIK. Learn more about Custom LASIK
At Northwestern Vision Correction Associates, we use only the most modern and accurate LASIK technologies to ensure better patient results. More on LASIK Technology
The Procedure
During your LASIK eye surgery, your LASIK surgeon will make sure that you are comfortable and ready to move forward. He will give you numbing eye drops, and then begin to create the corneal flap using either the Intralase laser (90% of patients choose this method), or a handheld microkeratome. The corneal flap is opened to make way for laser treatment. You will be instructed to look directly at the laser light while the laser targets your cornea. In about 60 seconds, the cornea is reshaped to fit your refraction needs. Your surgeon returns the corneal flap to its original position, and you're done! LASIK is a painless procedure. LASIK patients only typically experience temporary mild discomfort. You will notice dramatic vision improvement by the next day following surgery - sometimes sooner!
*With incredible Wavefront technology, our surgeons use a system of light waves to create a unique map of your optical system. This Wavefront map is used to program the VISX Star 4 laser to create a completely customized LASIK procedure! Read more about Wavefront
Your may benefit from LASIK if you fall within the following refraction parameters:
Nearsighted: (0 to -12.0 diopters) with or without -0.5 to -5.0 diopters of astigmatism {low, moderate or high}
Farsighted:(+0.5 to +5.0 diopters) with up to +3.0 diopters of refractive astigmatism {low or moderate}
Mixed astigmatism: (< or = 6.0 diopters ) of astigmatism (low or moderate)
Lasik with Intralase
Traditionally performed with a surgical blade called a microkeratome, the flap creation is a vital step in the LASIK process.
With the addition of Intralase laser technology, LASIK results are more predictable and typically better. Intralase allows for greater accuracy and reduced risk of complication, including less risk of dry eye symptoms and fewer enhancements. learn more...
To find out if you are a good LASIK candidate, visit us today for a comprehensive LASIK evaluation.
Discover LASIK and the world beyond glasses and contacts. Call or email Northwestern Vision Correction Associates in Chicago, Illinois for your free vision consultation.