LASIK

Get Crystal Clear Vision with LASIK

LASIK is one of the most popular elective procedures in the United States—over 900,000 procedures were performed in 2021 alone. That means that 900,000 people are now experiencing crystal clear vision without glasses or contacts. In addition to being widely popular, LASIK is also highly effective. According to recent studies, 96% of people experience 20/20 vision or better following their LASIK procedure. As eastern North Carolina’s premiere LASIK provider, our team of dedicated surgeons have helped thousands of patients see 20/20 or better following LASIK. So what are you waiting for?

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What is LASIK?

Thanks to incredible advancements in technology, LASIK is now safer, more predictable, and available to a broader group of people. In other words, now is the perfect time for LASIK. But what exactly is LASIK? LASIK is an acronym that stands for “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis”. Like other types of refractive surgery, the goal of LASIK is to improve your vision and help you achieve reduced or total independence from glasses and contact lenses. To do this, the LASIK procedure permanently reshapes your cornea, allowing your eye to focus light more clearly on the retina, which leads to clearer vision.

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All-Laser, Blade-Free LASIK

One of the most notable advancements in vision correction is the development of all-laser, blade-free LASIK. All-laser, blade-free LASIK uses a unique combination of the most advanced technology to provide a fast, safe, and proven way to improve vision. Traditionally, LASIK used to be performed using a bladed instrument that required manual operation. In 2008, the FDA approved the use of a femtosecond laser, a laser that would replace the bladed instrument. One of the first to adopt this new technology, The LASIK Center of Wilmington Eye is now the premier all-laser, blade-free LASIK provider in eastern North Carolina. With all-laser, blade-free LASIK, your procedure is completely customizable, safe, and precise.

All-laser, blade-free LASIK is performed in two steps:

Using the first laser (called the femtosecond laser), a small flap is created on the protective surface of the eye: the cornea. With advanced medical technology, our surgeons are able to customize the depth and diameter of the flap made to meet the specific measurements of your eye. This can help achieve optimal visual results.
Once a flap has been made, the second part of LASIK is the reshaping of your cornea. Using a second laser (called an excimer laser), we reshape the curvature of the cornea, correcting your refractive errors. Its new shape allows light to be focused more directly onto the retina, significantly improving your vision. Once this is complete, the flap is put back in place to allow the eye to naturally heal.

LASIK Is Customized To You

Here at Wilmington Eye, we use the most advanced LASIK technology called iLASIK. This state-of-the-art technology allows us to completely customize your LASIK procedure to your individual eyes. During your comprehensive LASIK consultation, we’ll develop a 3-D map of your eye, mapping any optical imperfections that can affect the quality of your vision. With this 3-D map, the iLASIK technology then allows us to provide you with a completely personalized vision correction experience in which we take into consideration your individual refractive errors and all your optical imperfections. With laser precision, we are able to both quantitatively and qualitatively improve your overall vision! With iLASIK, optimal visual results are possible.

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The Leaders in LASIK

As eastern North Carolina’s trusted LASIK experts, our team of board-certified surgeons has helped thousands of patients see 20/20 or better following vision correction surgery—reducing and oftentimes eliminating the need for corrective lenses.

With more than 60 years of combined experience in helping patients see clearly without glasses or contacts, we will work with you to develop a custom LASIK treatment plan that provides optimal surgical results. If LASIK is not suitable for your vision requirements, we offer other vision correction procedures that can help you achieve visual freedom.

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LASIK FAQs

Do you offer payment plans for LASIK?

To help make vision correction procedures affordable, we offer payment plans through CareCredit. Our patients can enjoy monthly payments as low as $250. See if you prequalify today.

How soon will I be able to see?

While this varies greatly on your specific vision correction procedure, most patients will begin to see clearly as soon as 2-3 days following their vision correction procedure. For patients who undergo LASIK, it’s common to begin to see as soon as a few hours after your procedure.

Will my insurance cover my vision correction procedure?

Vision correction procedures are considered elective procedures, which means that insurance companies will not cover the costs. You can, however, use funds from your HSA or FSA accounts to cover the cost of vision correction.

Does LASIK hurt?

Prior to your LASIK procedure, eye drops are used to numb your eyes and suppress your natural urge to blink. Most patients report feeling no pain at all, only a slight pressure sensation. After LASIK, your eyes may feel scratchy or watery, but these symptoms are temporary.

What do you charge for a consultation? (Hint: They’re Free)

Wilmington Eye does not charge for a consultation to determine what vision correction procedure is right for you. We do require patients to reserve their consultation with a $50 fee. This fee is either returned to you, should it be determined that vision correction is not for you, or it is credited to your procedure. If you do not show up for your consultation and fail to notify us, we will charge you $50.

What does your LASIK fee include?

Our fully comprehensive LASIK fee for both eyes include your consultation, all pre-operative exams, advanced measurements and tests, a personalized surgical plan developed by you and your surgeon, an entire year of post-operative visits, access to your entire eye care team and surgeon, and an as-needed enhancement during the first year following your procedure.