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To decide whether LASIK is right for you, a consultation with our refractive surgeon and a preliminary screening are required. Measurements should be taken of your pupil size and corneal thickness, and corneal mapping should be done during your preliminary screening.
Before LASIK eye surgery, a complete eye examination must be performed. A discussion should also take place with our LASIK surgeon that includes your goals and expectations, the procedure's risks and benefits, and the doctor's assessment of the anticipated outcome of your LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Alan Faulkner will also advise you on what sort of precautions and steps you need to take following the LASIK procedure. Ultimately, we want you to be comfortable with Dr. Faulkner and have a realistic expectation of what LASIK can do for you before deciding to undergo the eye surgery.
If you are interested in learning more about the LASIK eye surgery procedure performed by our leading surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii, please contact Aloha Laser Vision today and schedule a free, private consultation.
If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, please note that we provide an initial vision screening and consultation free of charge at our facility in Honolulu, Hawaii. Designed to evaluate your refractive surgery and subsequent treatment needs, the vision screening and LASIK consultation takes about 30 to 45 minutes. If you have already made your decision to have refractive surgery and are ready to schedule an appointment, the screening/consultation can be combined with the preliminary comprehensive exam.
Here are the steps involved in the screening process:
After your LASIK eye surgery screening, Dr. Alan Faulkner will consult with you personally at our practice in Honolulu. First, he will briefly examine your eyes, and then he will discuss your test results. In order to determine your best options, he will ask about your lifestyle, hobbies, sports activities, and most importantly, your expectations and goals regarding refractive surgery. After this discussion, Dr. Faulkner will give you his opinion about what you can realistically expect to achieve, explain your treatment options, and answer any questions you may have.
For more information about LASIK eye surgery or to schedule a free vision screening and consultation, please contact Aloha Laser Vision in Honolulu, Hawaii today.
The last step prior to scheduling any laser procedure, a comprehensive eye examination is necessary to ensure that your eyes are healthy and can undergo laser surgery with minimal risk. The exam also confirms the amount of refractive error –nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism – the procedure is intended to correct.
Before your comprehensive eye exam, stop wearing soft contact lenses for one week, toric lenses for two weeks, or hard or rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses for at least three weeks. The shape of your corneas will stabilize during this time period.
The comprehensive eye exam takes about two hours. During the appointment, your exact refractive error will be determined and your muscle balance and eye pressure checked. Eye drops will then be administered to dilate your eyes and allow us to more thoroughly examine your lens, optic nerves, and retina, in addition to re-checking your refractive error. Re-checking confirms the accuracy of the pre-dilation measurements. Dilation will last several hours, making your vision blurry and your eyes sensitive to light. Sunglasses are recommended, and we will supply you with disposable tinted shields for your regular glasses.
To schedule a comprehensive eye exam, please contact Aloha Laser Vision today.
Immediately after LASIK is complete, your vision will be slightly blurry. Post-operative instructions include wearing protective shields for one week, wearing protective goggles for six months to a year if you participate in contact sports, avoiding swimming or hot tubs or getting dirty water in your eyes for one week, avoiding rubbing your eyes, and using eye drops for five to seven days.
After LASIK, minor eye discomfort may be experienced, and it is best to sleep for several hours after surgery, or at least rest with your eyes closed. Most patients are able to drive themselves to their next day post-operative check up and return to work following their appointment. Other routine post-operative examinations are performed at one week, one month, three months, six months, and one year after LASIK to check your visual acuity and perform other tests as needed.
The importance of routine post-operative care should not be underestimated. Although rare, complications can occur, and early detection and intervention can minimize their impact.
Choosing the right surgeon is a personal decision, but there are a few requirements you should insist on:
Once the surgeon's skill and experience have been established, ask whether other non-surgical alternatives to LASIK are offered, or if LASIK is the surgeon's only specialty. Are other ophthalmic procedures performed? Which laser is used and why? Is the laser updated regularly? Are routine follow-up visits included for a year following the procedure? Most importantly, however, is that the surgeon makes you feel comfortable and confident.
Dr. Alan Faulkner is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality vision treatments and procedures that serve to improve and optimize vision. To schedule a consultation, examination, or to find out more about LASIK eye surgery, please contact Aloha Laser Vision of Honolulu, Hawaii today.
For safe and effective LASIK eye surgery, please contact Aloha Laser Vision. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, we are passionate about helping you achieve your optimal vision.
Aloha Laser Vision
1100 Ward Avenue, Ste# 1000
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Phone: 866-564-2524
Fax: 808-599-4818