LASIK & Cataract Surgery Evaluations

LASIK eye surgery is an advanced, safe, and effective way of correcting your vision so that you no longer need to wear glasses or contact lenses. The benefit of LASIK surgery is that by no longer needing to rely on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly, you can enjoy more visual freedom and a better quality of life.

On the other hand, cataract surgery is a common and safe procedure that removes the lens of your eye that has become cloudy so that you are once again able to enjoy clear vision. In most cases, the cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial lens.

Read on to learn more about LASIK and cataract surgery evaluations to see whether they are right for you and your eyes.

What to expect during your LASIK evaluation

Before undergoing laser eye surgery, it’s important to check whether it’s safe to perform on your eyes based on your age, health, and glasses prescription. During your consultation, our highly skilled optometrists will check whether you meet the eligibility criteria.

Your evaluation will include:

• comprehensive exam – a general examination that checks your vision and eye health to detect any health complications
• corneal assessment – a detailed examination of the cornea of the eye for contact lens wearers to ensure their eyes are getting enough oxygen
• refraction test – conducted to check your vision and determine what prescription you need
• retinal evaluation – done to evaluate the back of your eye, including your retina and optic disk
• dry eye evaluation – conducted to test the quality and quantity of your tears.

Once we have conducted these assessments, we’ll advise you on whether you are suitable for LASIK eye surgery. We’ll also talk you through the potential side effects and risks so that you can make a fully-informed decision. These can include infection, dry eyes, and flap complications.

What to expect during your cataract surgery evaluation

Have you been searching for “cataracts surgery near me”? To determine whether you are eligible for cataract surgery, we’ll also need to conduct some assessments. Just like your LASIK evaluation, this will include a comprehensive exam, corneal assessment, refraction test, retinal evaluation, and a dry eye evaluation. It will also include the following:

• intraocular lens assessment – to measure how cloudy your eye is
• optical coherence tomography (OCT) – a non-invasive imaging test to help detect eye conditions like glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration
• specular microscopy evaluation – a noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows for in vivo evaluation of corneal health.

How can CareCredit help with costs?

The CareCredit healthcare credit card is the perfect way to finance the vision care procedures, treatments, and products you want and need, even if you don’t have insurance. It covers everything from check-ups to LASIK surgery in Plano.

Get in touch

To book your LASIK surgery in Plano, TX or “cataract surgery near me” consultation with one of our expert optometrists, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 972-661-2020 or Book an Appointment online.