Using the latest in vision correction technology, our LASIK specialists at Panhandle Laser Vision Institute help patients in Pensacola achieve crisp, clear sight with vision correction surgery. Our practice utilizes an all-laser vision correction procedure that uses state-of-the-art technology to measure the unique characteristics of your eye and provide a completely customized correction for exceptional visual clarity.
According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, more than 90% of people who undergo LASIK eye surgery achieve vision that is 20/20 or better. Visit the LASIK surgical experts at Panhandle Laser Vision Institute for the highest quality of care.
When it comes to your vision, only the best will do. For such an important part of our lives, you’ll want to make sure you get top-quality care. That’s why the LASIK specialist at Panhandle Laser Vision Institute trained to use the most leading-edge laser eye surgery equipment so you get the latest in laser vision treatments. In addition, our eye doctors are trained in leading-edge technologies we’ve designed ourselves to map the surface of your eye in great detail. This way, our surgeons can customize your LASIK surgery to your unique eyes, ensuring even higher quality results.
Our experts perform LASIK procedures in the Pensacola and Navarre, Florida areas. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and let’s see a brighter future together.
Our experienced ophthalmologist specializes in bladeless LASIK surgery and is recognized as one of the nation’s most experienced LASIK surgeons. Dr. Concool is keenly involved in guiding fellow surgeons on the latest LASIK techniques and offering his expertise on complex cases. Meet your local LASIK surgeon:
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LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is a laser vision correction procedure designed to reduce or eliminate your need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. The cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, helps focus light on the retina at the back of the eye for sharp vision. LASIK improves vision by correcting the shape of the cornea in eyes that do not have light correctly focused on the retina.
Since it was invented more than 30 years ago, and FDA approved more than 20 years ago, LASIK has been studied extensively for safety and efficacy. According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, LASIK has an excellent safety track record, with a complication rate below 1%. In fact, studies show that wearing contact lenses introduces a higher risk of certain complications, such as microbial keratitis, when compared to LASIK. Many eye doctors choose to have LASIK themselves and recommend LASIK for their family members.
At Panhandle Laser Vision Institute, your safety is our top priority. Our surgeons make certain during your initial consultation that you’re a good fit for LASIK, taking your medical history and the current condition of your eyes into account. If you are determined to be a good candidate, Dr. Concool creates a custom treatment plan designed to maximize your vision while minimizing risk factors. Our proprietary eye-mapping technology helps us increase precision, ensuring more effective results.
LASIK is a great option for many patients, and you may be a good candidate if you:
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If you learn at your appointment that LASIK is not the best option for you, there may be alternative vision correction procedures that are suitable for you. The eye doctors at Panhandle Laser Vision Institute also perform photorefractive keratectomies and limbal relaxing incisions. So, no matter what shape your eyes are, we can help you achieve clearer vision, even if LASIK isn’t an option. Your eye doctor can tell you more about which procedures may best meet your needs:
With the advancements made in intraocular lens technology, a fairly new form of refractive surgery has started to gain in popularity. The clear lens exchange is an outpatient procedure where the eye’s natural lens is removed, and a permanent artificial lens is implanted. The advanced intraocular lens implanted is designed to correct for a full range of vision, including reading. Aging of the eye’s natural lens eventually leads to presbyopia (the eye’s natural lens loses the capability to focus on up close objects). Patients must resort to reading glasses and/or bifocals to see clearly up close.
In PRK, Photorefractive Keratectomy, the Excimer Laser is also utilized for reshaping the cornea, but prior to the procedure some of the surface cells of the cornea, called the corneal epithelium, are removed. Some patients, due to individual variations in the eye’s anatomy, may be better candidates for the PRK eye surgery procedure. These patients typically have a longer recovery time and may need pain medication for a few days.
Limbal Relaxing Incision (LRI), is performed by making tiny incisions at the edge of the cornea called the corneal limbus. Our surgeon can induce changes in the cornea by adjusting the length, depth, and location of these incisions. The effect of this procedure is to alleviate the corneal astigmatism while keeping the average corneal power untouched. While often used in combination with cataract or clear lens exchange procedures, this procedure can be performed by itself as a means to correct vision in patients with corneal astigmatism.
Getting ready for LASIK is simple. During your consultation appointment, Dr. Concool will learn more about you and check your eyes to ensure that LASIK is right for you. He will provide information about our Wavefront-guided technology. He will also answer any questions you have, including if other vision correction options may be a better fit for you. Once your LASIK procedure is scheduled, our team will give you detailed preoperative instructions.
LASIK is an outpatient procedure, and the actual surgery takes as little as 15 minutes per eye.
LASIK recovery is typically quick and easy. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Our team will give you detailed postoperative instructions and schedule you for a follow-up appointment.
At Panhandle Laser Vision Institute, we know how important affordable vision care is to our patients. We also understand that each patient has unique needs and goals.
The cost of LASIK can vary based on your personalized treatment plan. We will give you transparent pricing information, as well as financing options, at your appointment.
Schedule an appointment with your Pensacola LASIK eye doctor to better understand what your LASIK procedure will cost at Panhandle Laser Vision Institute.
