LASIK - Laser Vision Surgery
10 steps closer to perfect vision
Step 1: Schedule an appointment
You don't have to wait until your regular eye exam; you can make
your appointment as soon as today.
Simply call or !
Our staff is available to assist you:
Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
310.444.1134
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There are two appointment
options -
Option One: Schedule an initial screening
session, at which time you will have the opportunity to meet with
Dr. Seibel and undergo an
abbreviated screening process to see if you fall roughly
within the range of treatable corrections. This exam takes about
45 minutes.
Option Two: Schedule a full evaluation
appointment, which takes longer than the shorter screening visit,
approximately 90 minutes.
This appointment includes the initial screening, plus the
pre-operative exam. If you are reasonably interested in pursuing
vision correction
surgery, this more comprehensive appointment would be appropriate
for your initial visit, since it is ultimately required to determine
if
you are indeed a good candidate for the surgery. Scheduling
for surgery can also be addressed at this visit.
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Medical history:
During either choice of appointment, you will be asked about
your medical history, ocular history, medications, allergies,
visual needs for work and recreation, and your visual goals. Giving
this some
thought in advance will help us counsel you toward your best
option for laser vision correction.
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Contact lens wear:
If you are a contact lens wearer, you will be asked to remove
your lenses for a specific time period prior to your visit.
Contact lenses warp the corneal surface and lead to measurements
that are not representative of your true refraction. The
time interval required for removal depends upon the type of lens
and how long you
have been wearing them.
For the initial consultation (Option One), patients may wear their contacts up to
the day of the appointment, but if possible should discontinue them 1
to 2 days prior.
Soft lenses
At least 2 weeks prior to this exam
At least 2 weeks prior to laser eye surgery
Gas permeable and true hard (PMMA) lenses
At least 3 weeks prior to this exam - if you have worn them for more
than 10 years an additional week for each decade of wear is usually required.
At least 3 weeks prior to laser eye surgery
Follow this advice in order to avoid unnecessary risk of complications or reduce
the effectiveness of your laser eye surgery.
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Someone to drive you home:
A comprehensive eye exam requires that your pupils be dilated with eye drops.
This enables us to thoroughly examine and accurately measure the eye. The drops
that are used are longer lasting than what you may be accustomed to from past
visits to the eye doctor.
These will leave your vision somewhat blurry and brighter than normal for
about four hours. We recommend that you bring a pair of dark sunglasses and a
friend or family member to drive you home afterwards. We also offer
a type of eye drop that reverses dilation (reducing the time to about one
hour), although many patients prefer not to use it because it usually causes
side effects of irritation and redness.
We at Seibel Vision Surgery have compiled the information on this site to help
you make the most informed decisions regarding the welfare of your sight. We
are delighted to be of service and are happy to answer any further questions
you may have.
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Seibel Vision Surgery
11620 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 711
Los Angeles, California 90025 |
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