The LASIK recovery process is fast. Some clients may experience mild discomfort, including and itching or burning sensation or increased tear production. These side effects are normal and will subside quickly. You will not be permitted to drive yourself home after your procedure. Our clients report a dramatic change in increased clarity of vision within eight hours of the surgery.
There are a few risks associated with LASIK eye surgery in Charleston. Some risks include under-correction, over-correction, astigmatism, vision changes, complications with the corneal flap, or infection. These complications are rare, and our skilled, experienced ophthalmologist will guide you through the healing process. During your consultation, inform your doctor of any medical conditions you have, medications you are currently taking, and any other eye procedures you’ve had recently. Let us know if you are pregnant or suffer from any type of uncontrolled autoimmune disorder. The professionals at the Waring Vision Institute will monitor your progress after your LASIK eye surgery.
Dr. George Waring is an internationally recognized and award winning ophthalmologist based out of the Charleston, SC area. Residents of the surrounding communities of Mount Pleasant, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach take advantage of Dr. Waring’s many years of experience, high-level skills, advanced procedures, and technologies. His practice emphasizes personalized care and excellence is surgical results. Schedule a consultation with us to see if you are a good candidate for a LASIK procedure.
When clients are considering LASIK eye surgery in Charleston SC, they have a range of questions. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at the Waring Vision Institute regarding LASIK surgery in SC.
Why come to Waring Vision for LASIK?
At the Waring Vision Institute in Charleston SC, Dr. George Waring provides an impressive level of care and experience in performing LASIK surgery. Dr. Waring is an ophthalmologist who is internationally recognized for his contributions to the development of newer, better, and more effective treatments for a range of eye conditions and diseases. You can be confident that your treatment is being performed by a world-renown specialist, in a luxurious clinic built to cater to the client's needs.
LASIK Eye Surgery in Charleston, SC
Dr. Waring has the medical knowledge and the experience to ensure your LASIK surgery yields the most positive results possible. We offer the latest-generation, state-of-the-art systems for LASIK surgery. Our highly-skilled medical staff assists in the LASIK procedure, and is focused upon client health and safety from start to finish.
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
LASIK Charleston SC surgery is not the right procedure for every client. You must be over the age of 18 to qualify for the procedure. To ensure that you are a candidate for LASIK, you schedule a consultation with us, so we can evaluate your eye condition, and determine whether this treatment will be effective and safe for you. LASIK must be performed on healthy eyes, so if you have dry eye syndrome, any type of eye injury, or an eye infection, you are probably not a good candidate for the procedure until those issues are fully resolved.
Clients must have sufficient thickness of the cornea. LASIK surgery works by reshaping the cornea, so if your cornea is too thin or has irregular thickness, you are not a candidate for LASIK. If your pupils are too large, LASIK is not right for you as it will make your eyes too sensitive to light.
The ideal candidate for LASIK is in good physical health, is over the age of 18, and is not pregnant. Clients with vision that is rapidly worsening are not good candidates for LASIK. If your vision has been stable for at least a year, LASIK is likely a very effective treatment to give you crisp, clear vision - at last.
How Much Does Lasik Surgery Cost?
Per Realself, the typical cost for LASIK ranges from $1,250 - $5,300 with an average cost of $3,325.
How long will the LASIK procedure take?
LASIK generally requires an appointment lasting about two hours, but the procedure itself is fairly quick. It takes an average of about 10 minutes to treat each eye during a LASIK procedure.
