FAQ's

Q. Will the LASIK procedure hurt? Am I awake during surgery?
LASIK surgery is fast, relatively painless and provides excellent results when performed by experienced and skilled ophthalmologists at Dupage Eye Associates. During the procedure, you remain awake. Your eye is anesthetized, but you may feel momentary pressure around the eye. Your eye may be irritated, watery or blurry for a day or two after the procedure.

Q. Are there risks? Could I go blind?
Any surgical procedure involves risk. Millions of procedures have been performed worldwide since 1990, and while there have been reports of visual loss, these complications are extremely rare.

Q. What is "monovision?"
Monovision is the result of correcting the dominant eye for distance and setting the second eye for near vision. Talk with your primary eye care physician or your surgeon to see if this option is right for you.

Q. After LASIK, can I permanently do away with glasses or contact lenses?
Results are generally excellent. Most people can decrease dependence on corrective lenses; however, no surgery guarantees perfection. We recommend you discuss your expectations with your surgeon. In some cases - less than one in eight at Dupage Eye Associates - patients may require a retreatment to improve the original surgical outcome. Sometimes, glasses still may be required for optimum visual acuity. You will likely need reading glasses if you are over 45 years old and decide to have both eyes corrected for distance.

Q. How long does it take? When can I return to "normal?"
The surgery takes about 15 minutes. You will be asked to rest for 20 minutes following surgery. We recommend you rest at home for about 48 hours following surgery. You can return to work in two or three days and your other activities are minimally restricted for a week or two during recovery. You should discuss your specific activity restrictions with your surgeon.