Refractive Eye Surgery or LASIK Consultations & Co-Management
LASIK eye surgery or another type of vision correction procedure may be a good option for those who do not want to rely on contact lenses or eyeglasses their entire lives. However, it is not a good fit for everyone.
If you are interested, our New Haven County optometrist can help you determine if LASIK or another corrective eye surgery is the right option for you with a LASIK consultation in Milford. If you qualify, we also provide pre- and post-operative eye surgery care to support you throughout the preparation and recovery process.
What are Refractive Eye Surgeries?
Refractive eye surgeries are procedures designed to correct different vision problems for people who want to reduce or eliminate their need for contact lenses or eyeglasses throughout the day. They typically involve reshaping the cornea or implanting a lens in the eye. Some examples of refractive surgeries include keratoplasty (ALK), conductive keratoplasty (CK), laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK), intracorneal rings (Intacs), and Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK).
Refractive eye surgeries can include a variety of different procedures, but LASIK surgery is most widely known. A LASIK procedure is a minimally invasive, outpatient surgery performed with a computer-controlled laser and a small blade. This quick procedure reshapes the cornea and usually only involves minor side effects. LASIK eye surgery can correct vision problems such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness.
At Lighthouse Vision, Dr. Dincher will be happy to discuss the various options with you during a refractive eye surgery or LASIK consultation in Milford. He’ll help you determine which procedure may be the best choice for your specific needs.
Refractive Surgery & LASIK Consultations in Milford
If you are interested in laser eye surgery, you can schedule a LASIK eye surgery consultation at our office. Dr. Dincher will start with a comprehensive eye exam to help him decide if LASIK or another vision correction procedure is an option for you. If you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery, our team will refer you to an experienced local ophthalmologist for the procedure.
Your LASIK evaluation at our office will include an assessment of your vision and overall eye health. To determine your candidacy, Dr. Dincher will evaluate your current prescription as well as other factors such as any presence of eye diseases and the state of your cornea.
If you qualify and move forward with LASIK, we can provide pre-op eye surgery care, offering you instructions on what to do (and what not to do) before your surgery as well as guidance on how to make the recovery process easier. If you experience dry eye syndrome, Dr. Dincher can also provide treatment for dry eye before laser vision correction, as this will help you avoid complications from eye surgery.
Refractive Surgery & LASIK Post-Op Care
Your body will need time to heal and recover after LASIK surgery. We offer refractive eye surgery and LASIK post-op care in Milford. Dr. Dincher will monitor your recovery and address any issues that may occur in the days after surgery. He will observe any side effects and offer instructions on what to do and what to avoid doing to ensure a thorough recovery.
At Lighthouse Vision, we offer refractive eye surgery or LASIK consultations for residents of Milford, Orange, West Haven, Stratford, Monroe, and New Haven. Contact our office if you are interested in LASIK eye surgery. Our staff is happy to help you determine if LASIK is the right option for you.