See Clearly without Glasses or Contacts
Immediate Results
LASIK can provide an immediate improvement in your vision. While it may take a few weeks to completely adjust, most patients report clearer vision right away.
Long-Term Savings
While LASIK has a greater upfront cost, you may end up saving hundreds of dollars each year by not having to update your eyeglass or contact prescription.
What happens during LASIK eye surgery?
We Partner with LasikPlus®
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Our team at Wicker Park Eye Center in Chicago, IL has a close partnership with LasikPlus, allowing us to match our patients with highly skilled and experienced LASIK surgeons. Our doctors can handle all aspects of your pre- and post-operative care to ensure better results and a more comfortable treatment overall. In addition, we offer a $500 discount to our patients who undergo LASIK with our partner organization.
Am I eligible for LASIK?
We Perform All Testing to Ensure that LASIK Is Right for You
LASIK eye surgery can correct astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. However, there are certain concerns that can impact your candidacy for LASIK, including:
An Unstable Prescription
Before undergoing LASIK, it is important to ensure that your corrective lens prescription has been stable for at least a year.
Thin Corneas
Since the LASIK procedure involves creating a flap in the cornea, thin corneas can make this treatment unsafe. We can recommend an alternative procedure, such as PRK or IOL refractive surgery, if necessary.
Systemic or Ocular Diseases
There is a range of health conditions that can increase your risk of LASIK complications. These include uncontrolled diabetes, cataracts, and keratoconus.
Severe Refractive Errors
For severe refractive errors, LASIK may not provide the desired results. We may recommend an alternative, such as intraocular lenses.
The best way to find out if this type of refractive eye surgery is right for you is to schedule an appointment at our office.
Let’s take a closer look at the LASIK procedure...
We Can Coordinate All Aspects of Your Procedure
Before recommending LASIK, our team can perform a comprehensive pre-operative evaluation to assess the thickness of your cornea, your pupil diameter, your level of tear production, and a range of other factors.
If we determine you are a good candidate for LASIK, we can coordinate your procedure with our partner surgeons at LasikPlus.
What to Expect during LASIK Surgery
Anesthesia
Your surgeon will use anesthetic eye drops to numb your eye. In some cases, you may also receive a mild sedative to help you relax.
Preparation
A device called a lid speculum will be placed to stop you from blinking during treatment. In addition, a special vacuum ring will prevent eye movement.
Creating the Flap
Your surgeon will create a thin flap in the cornea to expose the inner layer of the cornea, called the stroma.
Altering the Stroma
A specialized laser will reshape the stroma. Next, your surgeon will put the flap of corneal tissue back into place.
Finishing the Procedure
You will remain in the office for a brief period before being discharged. Patients often experience a mild burning or itching sensation for a few days.
What will my vision be like after treatment?
What is the recovery process like?
We Monitor Your Recovery Every Step of the Way
After your LASIK procedure, you will return to our office so we can monitor your recovery. Follow-up appointments typically occur at:
- One day
- One week
- One month
- Three months
For some patients, we will schedule additional follow-ups after nine or 12 months. During each appointment, we will review your patient history and your uncorrected prescription.
After three months, we will perform a more extensive examination, including tests to assess the surface of your cornea, the level of pressure in your eye, and other aspects of your ocular health.
Does LASIK really work?
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At Wicker Park Eye Center, our team is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care in a family-friendly environment. With one board-certified ophthalmologist and two optometrists, we offer a range of advanced treatment options. To learn more about our doctors, click on their links below.
For more information, contact our office online or call (773) 376-2020 today.
“I have visited Wicker Eye Park Center a few times, with each visit I have received excellent service. Dr. Tepper is the best ophthalmologist that I have seen in many years. He, like his staff, is also courteous respectful and very professional.” Juan B.
“I have visited Wicker Eye Park Center a few times, with each visit I have received excellent service. Dr. Tepper is the best ophthalmologist that I have seen in many years. He, like his staff, is also courteous respectful and very professional.” Juan B.
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