LASIK is a type of refractive surgery that can permanently correct your vision. LASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK is a laser procedure performed on the cornea to help correct refractive errors and give you clearer vision.
Some factors for candidacy include the following:
Your prescription is stable and hasn't changed in a year or more
You're at least 18 years old
You're not currently pregnant or nursing
You have realistic expectations about what the vision correction procedure can achieve
Your prescription is within the levels of treatment for refractive errors
Your corneas are thick enough
You're in good health
Your eyes are healthy
Your pupils are not larger than normal
As these are only some LASIK candidacy factors, scheduling a LASIK consultation at Cape Fear Cataract & Cornea is the only way to determine if you qualify for the procedure.
In addition to LASIK we offer several different vision correction procedures, including SMILE, EVO ICL, and PRK. Book your consultation now to find out which procedure is best for you.
SMILE is a laser vision correction procedure that corrects nearsightedness and astigmatism. It is a great alternative to LASIK for patients who may have been disqualified due to dry eyes or thin corneas.
Rather than creating a flap, a lenticule is made using the VisuMax femtosecond laser to help you achieve crisper, clearer vision.
EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer Lens that corrects nearsightedness and astigmatism to bring you clear vision. The EVO ICL is an additive lens, meaning that no corneal tissue is removed during the procedure.
It is reversible and the lens can be removed by your eye doctor at any time.
PRK is a vision correction procedure that reshapes your cornea. PRK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism in qualified candidates.
It’s often used on patients who want LASIK but are not a good candidate for the procedure due to having thinner corneas or existing dry eye syndrome.
Dr. Groat is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, cornea, and anterior segment disease in Wilmington, NC. His unique and extensive training has enabled him to provide the highest quality eye surgery and care. Dr. Groat has performed thousands of intraocular and laser surgeries, including presbyopia and astigmatism-correcting lifestyle lens surgery. His unique experience includes deployment as a lead flight surgeon with the United States Air Force and extensive training in the field of ophthalmology.
Dr. Justin Needham is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, including LASIK, PRK, implantable collamer lenses, refractive lens exchange, and cataract surgery. As both an Ophthalmologist and LASIK patient himself, Dr. Needham fully understands the incredible life-changing benefits of refractive surgery. He is truly passionate about ensuring that each and every patient gets the appropriate surgery to match his or her lifestyle and vision goals.
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Wilmington, NC 28401
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Supply, NC 28462