What If I Move My Eye Slightly During The LASIK Procedure?
Our lasers have eye trackers that move and follow your eyes. At the beginning of surgery, Dr. Mutyala focuses the laser on your eye, enabling both him and the laser to follow any of your slight eye movements during the surgery. If you move your eye significantly, our surgeon, Dr. Mutyala, will guide you back to the appropriate position. The LASIK technology we use includes built-in safeguards that allow us to start and stop laser eye surgery as necessary to…
Does LASIK Surgery Hurt?
Most people describe feeling a medium pressure on their eye during the procedure. Before your LASIK, your eyes will be numbed with local anesthesia in the form of eye drops. You will be awake during the procedure. After LASIK, some patients experience gritty, watery, and scratchy eyes for a brief time-these side effects often subside quickly.
What Can I Expect After LASIK? How Long Will I Be Home From Work?
Each person responds differently to LASIK based on their original prescription, shape of the eye, age, etc. Your first post-operation check-up should be scheduled the day after your scheduled LASIK eye surgery to review your progress and recommend additional treatment(s), if any. Many patients have both eyes corrected on the same time. Your vision will be hazy at first. Many patients are able to return to work the next day, while some wait several days before their vision clears up.…
Should I Stop Wearing My Contacts Before My LASIK Surgery With Pannu?
Yes. Soft Contact Lens Wearers: Stop wearing your soft contact lenses at least four (4) days prior to your LASIK surgery, unless otherwise advised by your doctors. Gas Permeable Lens Wearers: Unless otherwise advised by your doctors, stop wearing your lenses at least three (3) weeks before your surgery. Glasses: It is okay to continue to wear your glasses.
Why Choose Pannu Laser & Vision Institute?
Other providers have one fixed price regardless how small your prescription and do not check your eyes to determine your individual needs. They provide their fixed price on the phone or on their website, charging the same rate even if your prescription is minor. Some providers advertise low prices as a teaser price or a “starting price” that most patients do not qualify for. The end cost is often many times higher as they pile on additional costs and fees.…
Why Choose Dr. Mutyala To Perform Your LASIK surgery?
Dr. Mutyala received the “Patient’s Choice Award” years 2010-2022 and was recognized as one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists by the Consumers Research Council of America for fourteen years in a row (2002-2022). Early in his career, Dr. Mutyala performed cutting edge research that was published in medical journals and presented at both international and national eye conferences. Dr. Mutyala was trained at the Mayo Clinic and continued his LASIK specialization under Dr. Marguerite McDonald, the surgeon who performed the world’s…
Am I Candidate If I Have Corneal Scarring From Other Surgeries?
Maybe. There is still a very good chance you are a candidate for LASIK if the scars are not in the line of sight/vision. We can make sure once you come in for your FREE consultation. We recommend stopping by for your FREE Consultation where we can discuss your previous surgeries and available options! We would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your concerns and answer your questions. Call us now and our LASIK Technicians will contact…
I’ve Had Previous Eye Surgery, Am I A Candidate For LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?
Possibly. Patients who have had previous eye surgeries, such as radial keratotomy, cataract or glaucoma surgery, might be candidates for LASIK. We recommend stopping by for your FREE Consultation where we can discuss your previous surgeries and available options! We would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your concerns and answer your questions.
Who Is Not A Candidate For LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?
While many people are candidates for LASIK surgery, some people may not be. Individuals who have corneal diseases that causes weakening of the cornea, such as keratoconus, or have a corneal surface disease, may not be good candidates for LASIK. Patients with thinner corneas, certain immune diseases or collagen vascular diseases might not be candidates. Feel free to come in if you still have LASIK questions! Patient care is our number one priority and it is important that your questions…
Am I A Candidate For LASIK Surgery?
Generally, most patients are candidates for LASIK if all of the following apply: At least 18 years of age or older Have healthy and disease free eyes Have a stable glasses’ prescription for at least one year Have a prescription up to -11.00 diopters of nearsightedness, up to +5.00 of farsightedness, or an astigmatism of up to 5.00 diopters. Have personally researched, are aware of and have considered the benefits and risks of LASIK Have a general knowledge of LASIK…
