LASIK Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Should I have a Custom LASIK Eye Surgery Treatment or a Conventional Treatment?
A: It depends on the facts. Each individual case needs to be evaluated to determine what the best possible solution is for the patient.

Q: What is the real difference between conventional Laser Eye Surgery and Custom LASIK Eye Surgery?
A: Conventional does not take into account the specific differences between eyes. Custom analysis determines several thousand data points of the specific optical system and then treats them accordingly. At Dr. Gold’s practice, Conventional gives 65% chance of 20/20 vision and Custom gives 98.6 % chance of 20/20 vision.

Q: Do I have to undergo any tests prior to Excimer laser treatment?
A: Yes, extensive testing is done to determine if a person is a good candidate for treatment and then specifically what treatment is done.

Q: Can I See the LASIK Treatment as it is Being Performed?
A: No, you will not be able to see the treatment.

Q: How important is the choice of a doctor?
A: It is critical to choose a surgeon who has done thousands of procedures so he is beyond the "learning curve"

Q: Is there an upper age limit for laser eye surgery?
A: No, the surgery has no age limit.

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