LASIK Eye Surgery Cape Coral

All-laser LASIK eye surgery has delivered excellent outcomes for thousands of Cape Coral residents and millions of people around the world. It is one of the safest procedures for improving vision imperfections when performed by well-trained, experienced surgeons, such as Dr. Rodriguez at Elmquist Eye Group.

LASIK Eye Surgery Cape Coral

What is LASIK?

LASIK is an acronym for Laser in-situ Keratomileusis. It is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery today and can help you reduce your dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. It was approved by the FDA in 1995, and advancements in technology since then have made it safer and more effective.

In conventional LASIK surgery, the surgeon uses a handheld surgical blade, called a microkeratome, to cut a thin flap into the corneal surface. The flap is then folded over, and energy pulses from a computer-guided excimer laser are applied to reshape the corneal tissue.

What is All-Laser LASIK?

At Elmquist Eye Group, we prefer all-laser LASIK, also called “bladeless” LASIK. This state-of-the-art technique enables the surgeon to cut the corneal flap with the cool beams of a femtosecond laser rather than with a metal blade.

All-laser LASIK is the most technologically advanced and safest way of performing LASIK surgery. It’s also the only method that is approved for NASA astronauts and U.S. military pilots.

Are you a good candidate for LASIK?

Not every individual is a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery. Every eye is unique, and corneas are just as distinctive as fingerprints or DNA. When you find a surgeon you like and decide to proceed, you will undergo a comprehensive evaluation of your eyes to test for corneal thickness, pupil size, refractive error, astigmatism, etc., and the surgeon will make a final determination about your candidacy for LASIK surgery.

To learn more about LASIK eye surgery in Cape Coral and find out if you would be a good candidate, call Elmquist Eye Group at (239) 936-2020 to schedule an appointment and discuss your questions with our highly skilled team.