Surgery day
The Excimer Laser
- Your LASIK will be performed at the Mishawaka facility.
- Post-operative follow-up is performed at our Mishawaka, Elkhart, or Goshen offices or by your referring family eye doctor.
- You can plan to be at the Laser Center for 2 hours on the day of your LASIK.
- Do not wear eye makeup, perfume, aftershave, or hairspray on the day of your LASIK. Totally avoid the area around your eyes (upper and lower lids) when applying unscented lotion.
- You may eat normally before you come to the office for your LASIK.
Pre-Op / Post-Op Instructions
What to expect during your LASIK
- You will be given a mild sedative to help you relax.
- Dr. Boling will use a special instrument so that blinking is not a problem.
- Alcaine drops are used to anesthetize your eye.
- Naphcon A drops are used to minimize redness and irritation.
- You will be asked to look at a colored target light. The VISX 3D autotracking ensures the treatment is centered if you drift from the target light.
- The actual LASIK procedure takes approximately 3.5 minutes for each eye.
- The Intralase LASIK procedure utilizes two lasers; Intralase and the VISX STARS 4.
- IntraLase Video (2.2mb)
- There will be a period of 15 to 20 minutes between lasers. You will be relaxing in a recliner, as the natural pumping action of your eye clears the bubbles -see video.
- After the procedure you will be wearing clear plastic goggles to protect your eyes.
- You will wear these goggles until you awaken the next morning.
- You will continue to wear this protective shield for 1 week only while sleeping.
- You will be given drops to use after your LASIK (see LASIK post-op instructions).
- Dr. Boling will examine your eyes the 1st day, 1 week, 4 weeks, and 3 months after your laser procedure. Your referring family eye doctor will be involved in your pre and post operative care.
- Dr. Boling is always available for interim exams if you have any problems or concerns.
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