young woman kayaking without needing glasses
home iconHome LASIK in Middletown, OH

LASIK in Middletown, OH

Call Our LASIK Team Book an Appointment Find A Doctor Locations

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a laser refractive surgery that improves a patient’s vision by reshaping the cornea. There are many reasons LASIK laser vision correction is so popular, not the least of which is its patient satisfaction rate: nearly Trusetd Source Checkbox Trusted Source Modern laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes 1 Sandoval HP, Donnenfeld ED, Kohnen T, Lindstrom RL, Potvin R, Tremblay DM, Solomon KD Go to Source 97% of LASIK patients say they are happy with the outcome!

If you are looking to experience freedom from glasses and contacts with LASIK surgery in Middletown, Ohio, you can trust the team of LASIK surgeons at Cincinnati Eye Institute.

Call Our LASIK Team Book an Appointment Find A Doctor Locations
woman swimming with goggles, not needing glasses

What can LASIK treat?

Thanks to LASIK, our Middletown, Ohio area patients with the following refractive errors are able to reduce their dependence on eye glasses and contact lenses:

  • Myopia (nearsightedness)
  • Hyperopia (farsightedness)
  • Astigmatism

Who is a Candidate for LASIK?

The best way to know whether LASIK is the right laser vision correction procedure for you is to come to our Middletown, Ohio office for a consultation. Here, you will meet with an experienced eye doctor to discuss your vision goals. After review of your medical history and a thorough eye examination, your eye doctor will decide whether you are a candidate for LASIK.

In general, a good candidate for LASIK:

  • Is at least 18 years of age
  • Has had a stable eye prescription for at least one year
  • Has a refractive error within the treatable range for LASIK
  • Has good overall eye health
  • Has healthy corneas that are of adequate thickness
lasik technology

LASIK Technology

At Cincinnati Eye Institute, we employ state-of-the-art IntraLase® femtosecond laser technology to provide our patients with all-laser, blade-free LASIK. We use iDesign imaging to create a precisely accurate “fingerprint” of your eyes. This guides the Star Excimer Laser S4 to perform a truly personalized and precise CustomVue treatment so you achieve the best visual outcomes.

Preparing for LASIK Vision Correction Surgery

The first step in preparing for LASIK laser vision correction is to attend a consultation and eye exam with an experienced eye doctor at our Middletown, OH office. Once you are deemed to be a good candidate for LASIK, your procedure will be scheduled and you will be given detailed pre- and postoperative instructions.

You will be asked not to wear contact lenses for at least one week before the day of your LASIK procedure, as contacts can alter the shape of the cornea. You will also be asked to arrive for your appointment with no creams, lotions, or makeup on your face.

Please note that you will not be permitted to drive yourself home after your LASIK procedure, so you will need to make arrangements for a friend or family member for transportation.

The LASIK Procedure

Before your LASIK procedure begins, your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic eye drops and a device will be used to hold your eyes open so you won’t need to worry about blinking. You will recline comfortably while the eye surgeon uses an IntraLase laser to create a very small flap in the cornea. An excimer laser will then be used to make miniscule adjustments to the shape of your cornea before the flap is gently put back into place. The incision used for LASIK is so small that it will naturally heal itself: no sutures are needed.

You will be fitted with a protective shield over your eyes and will rest briefly here at our office before you are discharged to relax and recover at Trusetd Source Checkbox Trusted Source Lasik: what should I expect before, during, and after surgery? FDA Go to Source home.

Recovery After LASIK

You may experience blurry vision immediately after your LASIK vision correction procedure, but this will significantly improve within 24 hours. Your eyes may also feel itchy or uncomfortable, and they may also water, but your eye doctor will give you eye drops that will improve your comfort. Most of our patients are able to get back to work and normal activities the day after their LASIK procedure.

LASIK Results

The majority of our patients start to notice an improvement in their vision within a day or two after their LASIK procedure, and the results only get better over the next week. The American Refractive Surgery Council reports that more than Trusetd Source Checkbox Trusted Source What is the LASIK Success Rate? American Refractive Surgery Council Go to Source 90% of LASIK eye surgery recipients achieve 20/20 vision or better.

Frequently Asked Questions About LASIK

Is LASIK painful?

No. Before your LASIK procedure begins, your ophthalmologist will use anesthetic eye drops to numb your eyes, and you will also be given medication to help you stay comfortable as you recover. Pain should not be part of your LASIK experience.

Is LASIK safe?

LASIK is considered to be a safe laser eye surgery procedure, with the American Refractive Surgery Council reporting that fewer than 1% of patients experiencing complications.4 Risks and side effects of LASIK, while very rare, may include:

  • Dry eye
  • Halos
  • Increased light sensitivity
  • Inflammation of the cornea

Can I have LASIK on both eyes at once?

Yes! In fact, we encourage our patients to undergo LASIK on both eyes on the same day, since this consolidates their recovery time and gets them to clearer vision that much sooner.

When can I drive after LASIK?

You won’t be permitted to drive yourself home after LASIK. You may experience blurry vision for a few days after your procedure. We tell our patients that they can drive whenever they feel safe to do so.

Contact us in Middletown, Ohio

If you are ready to learn more about seeing the world more clearly with LASIK laser vision correction surgery, contact the Middletown, OH office of Cincinnati Eye Institute today to schedule a consultation.

Contact Us

By submitting this form you consent to receive phone calls, text messages and emails from Cincinnati Eye Institute. It is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services. You can opt out at any time, message/data rates may apply, and opting-in includes acceptance of the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Communications through our website or via email are not encrypted and are not necessarily secure. Use of the internet or email is for your convenience only, and by using them, you assume the risk of unauthorized use.

1 Sandoval HP, Donnenfeld ED, Kohnen T, Lindstrom RL, Potvin R, Tremblay DM, Solomon KD. Modern laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016 Aug;42(8):1224-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2016.07.012. PMID: 27531300. Available: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27531300. Accessed October 18, 2022.
2 FDA. Lasik: what should I expect before, during, and after surgery? Available: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/lasik/what-should-i-expect-during-and-after-surgery. Accessed October 18, 2022.
3 American Refractive Surgery Council. What is the LASIK Success Rate? Available: https://americanrefractivesurgerycouncil.org/laser-eye-surgery-lasik-success-rate/. Accessed October 18, 2022.
4 American Refractive Surgery Council. LASIK Complication Rate: The Latest Facts and Stats You Should Know. Available: https://americanrefractivesurgerycouncil.org/lasik-complication-rate-latest-facts. Accessed October 18, 2022.

The doctors at Cincinnati Eye Institute have either authored or reviewed the content on this site.