LASIK in Carbondale, Illinois

Before, During and After LASIK Surgery

Before Surgery
Before your surgery day, Carbondale LASIK surgeon Dr. Michaelis Jackson will go over everything you need to know about the procedure, so you know exactly what to expect. Your eyes will be thoroughly tested to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery and just how well LASIK will improve your vision. Carbondale LASIK surgeon Dr. Michaelis Jackson may decide that you are a better candidate for one of the other procedures he performs. The day of your LASIK procedure, Carbondale LASIK surgeon Dr. Michaelis Jackson may recommend that you have been out of soft contacts for several days and hard contacts or gas permeable lenses for three weeks. Although the procedure itself only takes a few minutes, you will be at the center for about two hours. The doctor will put a few numbing drops in each eye. Some patients also choose to have valium prior to the procedure to help them relax.

During Surgery
On your surgery day, you will need to bring a friend to drive you home after the procedure. During the actual procedure, Carbondale LASIK surgeon Dr. Michaelis Jackson will put numbing drops in your eye so you will feel no discomfort, and proceed to explain each step of the surgery. In just minutes, your LASIK procedure is complete!

After Surgery
So now that you’re done with surgery, its time to sit back and relax. You will need to have someone drive you home, as the eyes will take a short time to fully heal. You will need a long nap after surgery to let the eyes heal, and you should be enjoying your clear vision almost immediately. The day following surgery, we’ll schedule you for a follow-up examination to make sure everything is healing correctly. You will be examined at regular follow up visits to make sure you are doing the very best possible. You will need to wear an eye shield while sleeping for the next few days.

Your Results
You will notice dramatic visual results within the first 24 hours following LASIK. It may take an additional day or two to be able to resume all of your regular activities. While LASIK has been extremely successful in improving patients' vision, it is important to keep in mind that results may vary from patient to patient. In the event that optimum results were not achieved with the procedure, Carbondale LASIK surgeon Dr. Michaelis Jackson offers enhancements should any additional correction be necessary.

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