Realistic Expectations
The goal of LASIK is vision of 20/40 or better, which is legal driving vision in most states without corrective glasses or contacts. Ninety-five percent of patients that have LASIK do not require glasses or corrective lenses after the initial treatment. LASIK, however, cannot correct the natural aging process that causes the need for reading glasses.
Basic Requirements For the Ideal Candidate
- Healthy cornea
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Stable refraction
- Refraction, or vision error, between limits that can be treated with current excimer laser technology
- Women cannot be treated while pregnant or during breast feeding
- Not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions
Free Consultation
Patients are always welcome to speak with one of our patient educators for free in order to have their questions answered and to receive additional information on our vision correction offerings. The first step to the surgical process is then to schedule a full surgical evaluation, which includes a comprehensive exam and evaluation in order to determine which procedure would be most appropriate to achieve the best visual outcomes possible. Surgical evaluations are $100 and the cost is absorbed into the surgery price should the patient decide to have vision correction surgery with Magill Vision Center. To ask more questions or to schedule a surgical evaluation, please contact our patient educators at (843) 216.2020.
Preoperative Exam
A comprehensive surgical evaluation is the first step in the LASIK process. This exam is required to determine if you are a candidate for LASIK or if another procedure would best fit your needs and will provide your surgeon with the necessary information needed to ensure a successful surgery. We will gladly work with your routine eye care provider to schedule your examination or you can call our office directly at (843) 216-2020 to schedule your examination with our staff. Vision errors
Vision, or refractive, errors are quite common and include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. Check out our refractive errors document for more information about each of these conditions and what they mean to your eyesight. | 
