Let’s face it – glasses and contacts can be a hassle. If you are a candidate for LASIK eye surgery, you can achieve clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts with help from our experienced Denver LASIK surgeons. LASIK has helped more than 600,000 Americans improve their vision every year. It is one of the most common elective surgeries done in the world.

What is LASIK eye surgery?

LASIK is a simple and safe laser surgery that reshapes the cornea to help create naturally crisp images without the need for lenses. Some of the most common candidates for LASIK have vision issues like farsightedness (hyperopia), nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. What typically causes a lack of clarity in vision is the cornea shape. LASIK will either flatten or steepen the curve of the cornea based on your vision issues.

Recovery time after LASIK is minimal. You will be able to return to normal activities within a day in most cases.

Preparing for LASIK

Not every patient is a good fit for LASIK. The experts at one of our Colorado LASIK eye centers will examine your eyes thoroughly to ensure you are healthy and your eyes fit certain requirements for the procedure. We will evaluate everything from the shape of your eyes to the tear film that will reduce the risk of dry eyes after LASIK. And you’re not a LASIK candidate, ICON Eyecare can share more information about refractive surgery alternatives, like PRK or Visian ICL, so you can live life free from glasses and contacts. For about two weeks before LASIK, we will want you to stop wearing any contact lenses (they can alter the shape of your cornea).

Freedom from Frames and Lenses

Yeah, we know glasses can be super cute and trendy. But we don’t know a patient that wouldn’t happily trade in their frames or contact lenses for clear vision. Prescriptions are a hassle and getting frames or contacts becomes expensive. No more irritated eyes from forgetting your contacts. No more smudged glasses that are hard to see out of or reflection issues during pictures.

LASIK offers a reliable way to safely improve your natural vision.

Are you ready to find out if LASIK could work for you? Schedule your consultation today with a knowledgeable local Denver LASIK surgeon or take a look at our at home self-test.