LASER VISION CORRECTION

It is now possible to reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses!

Laser vision correction is a permanent procedure that can change the way you view the world. The excimer laser can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, & astigmatism and most people return to normal activities within one to three days. 

Your first step in understanding laser vision correction is to visit our office for a free, no obligation consultation to see if you are a candidate for laser correction.  We will review your medical history, talk about your present eye condition and determine which, if any refractive procedure is best for you and your particular needs.

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a procedure that utilizes the excimer laser by gently reshaping the outer surface of the cornea ( the clear "watch glass" on the front of the eye ).  PRK is beneficial for mild to moderate amounts of myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism.

LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a procedure that involves creating a hinged flap of corneal tissue then utilizing the precision of the excimer laser by gently reshaping the inner layers of the cornea.  This is a highly effective procedure for moderate to high amounts of myopia, hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.  More patients are choosing LASIK because of the fast recovery time- usually within 24 hours- and less follow up care.  As a matter of fact, over 95% of our patients have chosen LASIK over PRK, including our own staff's family members!

Dr. Hilliard is a part time clinical director for TLC Laser Eye Centers in Pittsburgh, PA.  He is a consultant for laser vision correction candidates and also is in charge of pre and post operative care at the laser center.  Dr. Hilliard also answers any questions that other affiliate doctors might have about their laser vision correction patients' candidacy or follow up care. 

Our office periodically offers free, no obligation seminars on laser vision correction.  They typically last one hour and we even have some of our patients talk about their experiences and answer any questions you might have.  Please contact the office for our next seminar.

If you are interested in learning more about laser vision correction, please ask for Nadine, our laser vision coordinator and she will be happy to assist you.