Monday, November 30, 2015

LASIK Financing for Patients

If you are considering LASIK surgery, you may be wondering what financing options are available to you. Since LASIK costs several thousand dollars per eye, it can be a major financial decision.  Here are some tips on LASIK financing:

·         Commercial credit companies.  These include Care Credit, AccessOne and others; they offer financing for medical costs.  The terms of medical care financing can vary so be sure to study the terms carefully and find out what your payments will be.  If it’s not affordable, wait until it is or save and pay cash.  You don’t want to be stressed about paying for LASIK.

·         Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).  With an FSA, you are able to use pre-tax income to pay for medical expenses.  Check with your employer and see if this option is available.

·         Health Savings Account (HSA).  Also a great option for eligible medical expenses, the health saving account combines high-deductible health insurance with a savings account.

LASIK is considered a tax-deductible medical expense if certain conditions apply.  See your accountant for information.  For more information about LASIK, please contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery in Charleston at 843-856-5275 or charlestoncornea.com to schedule a LASIK consultation

Sunday, November 22, 2015

LASIK Consultation Preparation

Here at Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery in Charleston, we believe preparation is the key to any successful treatment.  If you’re scheduled for a LASIK procedure, we advise you to do all you can to research the procedure, recovery and results in order to be as informed and prepared as you can.
Before you are scheduled for LASIK, you will have a consultation with a doctor at Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery in Charleston.  The goal of your consultation is to make sure that you are a good candidate for LASIK.  For some people, like those with dry eyes or other conditions, LASIK is not always a good option.  If LASIK isn’t right for you, you’ll be told why and offered alternative treatments.
If the doctor decides that you are a good LASIK candidate, our experts will help you understand the LASIK process and the results that can be expected.  For more information, contact us today.

Monday, November 16, 2015

LASIK versus Contacts: Which is Better for You?

Some contact lens wearers eagerly wait for the day when they can afford or qualify for LASIKsurgery.  But is LASIK right for every contact lens wearer?

Not every contact lens patient is suitable for LASIK surgery.  Some of the reasons that you may not qualify (or want) LASIK include if you:
  •          Have a thin cornea
  •          Have unusual or severe astigmatism
  •          Have keratoconus, macular degeneration or        other incompatible conditions
  •          Suffer from diabetes
  •          Take certain medications
  •          Have Glaucoma


There are other conditions that may preclude you from LASIK.  Contact lenses can be an ideal long-term solution for those people who are unable to have LASIK surgery.  For more information on contact lenses or to find out if you are a candidate for LASIK surgery, please contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery in Charleston at 843-856-5275 or charlestoncornea.com.

Monday, November 9, 2015

LASIK Pros and Cons

As with anything in life, LASIK has its pros and cons.  Here are 3 pros and cons to consider before a LASIK procedure at Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery in Charleston:

Pro: Improved visual acuity.  Most patients notice an immediate improvement in vision.

Con: Some patients notice nighttime vision problems, including glare, halos and sensitivity to bright light.  These often resolve after a period of time but in some people they do not.

Pro: No more glasses and contacts.  Can you imagine the money you could save on decades of prescription eyewear or contact lenses?

Con: Bruising of eye.  These subconjunctival hemorrhages appear as red spots on the white of the eye and are common after the LASIK procedure.  They can last from one week to one month and do not impact vision.

Pro: Reduced irritation from contact lenses.  That irritation from dry, scratchy contact lenses?  A thing of the past. 

Con: LASIK can cause a dry eye that can last for several weeks.  Eye drops can help with this.
Contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery at 843-856-5275 or charlestoncornea.com today to learn more!

Monday, November 2, 2015

How Long Does LASIK Last?


Here at Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery in Charleston, we are frequently asked this question.  LASIK in Charleston represents an important investment in your eyes and you want to be sure that it is a worthwhile expense.

LASIK is meant to last for the rest of your life.  Although some people may need a minor adjustment after the procedure, most do not.  Of course, your eyes will age naturally and you may need reading glasses at some point, usually around the age of 40.  If you’re already over 40 and using reading glasses, it is likely that you will still need to wear them after LASIK.

For more information about LASIK or to schedule a consultation, contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery at 843-856-5275 or charlestoncornea.com.