LASIK works by using a laser to reshape the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, so that it can better focus light onto the retina at the back of the eye. During the procedure, your LASIK surgeon creates a thin flap on the cornea, which is then lifted to expose the underlying tissue. The laser is then used to remove some of the tissue, reshaping the cornea to the desired curvature. The flap is then repositioned, acting as a natural bandage, allowing the eye to heal without stitches. This reshaping of the cornea corrects refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, resulting in clearer vision with reduced dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
The recovery period for LASIK is typically brief. Although the exact time varies from patient to patient, you can expect to see improved vision and return to work within a couple of days. It will most likely take a couple of weeks for your eyes to be healed entirely; until then, you should avoid activities such as swimming and driving at night. It is also imperative to keep your eyes clean of any soap, lotions, or debris.
The costs of LASIK may vary. If you are interested in LASIK eye surgery but are concerned about the cost, remember that LASIK is permanent. With LASIK, most people can significantly reduce their dependence on glasses and contacts. LASIK sounds expensive because it is one lump sum charge. If you add up costs for eye exams, glasses, contacts, and contact solutions over ten years, you will see that LASIK is an investment that will save you money!
At Whitten Laser Eye, our pricing is always competitive when compared to other providers in the region, especially considering our advanced technology and unmatched experience. We offer several payment options to suit your needs. This includes flexible Spending Accounts, financing, and credit cards. We also offer financing through CareCredit and ALPHAEON.
Only those who qualify as a candidate for LASIK are eligible to get the procedure.
Good candidates for LASIK:
When you schedule a free LASIK consultation, your LASIK surgeon will assess all of these requirements before determining your candidacy!
Dr. Mark Whitten, board-certified ophthalmologist, Medical Director of Whitten Laser Eye and Founding Partner of Vision Innovation Partners, is the most experienced LASIK surgeon in the Mid-Atlantic Region, with more than 40 years of ophthalmology experience in the Washington D.C. and Richmond, VA areas. He has performed over 200,000 laser vision correction procedures and earned a national reputation for excellence in eye care.
Dr. Whitten stays at the forefront of new technology to achieve the best vision results for his patients. While he has achieved recognition in his field and has earned many honors, his greatest satisfaction is improving vision every day. The highest compliment that Dr. Whitten receives is when his patients refer to their family and friends.
Dr. Marc Malouf, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Whitten Laser Eye, who has taken on some of the area’s toughest cases and performed thousands of cataract and glaucoma surgeries. In addition to his expertise in complex, high-risk cataract surgery, he has a special interest in laser vision correction. His stellar reputation amongst his peers earned him a “Top Doctor” designation by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2021 and 2022. Dr. Malouf sees patients in our Charlotte Hall location.
At Whitten Laser Eye, we have performed more than 200,000 LASIK procedures and we are a national leader in LASIK surgery. In fact, our very own Dr. Mark Whitten was one of the first surgeons in the country to perform the groundbreaking procedure.
Though LASIK vision correction is a widely performed procedure, it is still surgery. It is vital to choose a highly experienced surgeon for the best possible outcomes, which improve dramatically with the experience of the surgeon. We are committed to offering patients the most advanced laser vision correction procedures and technology with a personalized approach and great vision results.
There are many benefits of choosing LASIK. Here are a few:
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