Laser Eye Surgery Jacksonville

Laser Vision Correction is modern medical procedure that has helped to improve vision for millions of people since it became approved by the F.D.A. in the middle of the 1990's. LASIK is one of the most advanced forms of Laser Vision Correction and has been thoroughly tested as a safe and reliable procedure. If you have poor vision and would like to improve your vision with Clay Eye Physicians and Surgeons, read below to see if you meet the minimal requirements to be considered a candidate for LASIK Eye Surgery in Jacksonville.

Suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or have astigmatism.
I'm age 18-60 (If you're over the age of 60, you may be a candidate if you're free from cataracts. If you have cataracts, cataract surgery may be an option for you. Cataract surgery is also a refractive procedure, and it's usually covered by insurance).
My vision has been stable for about 2 years.
I have no eye problems and no recurring inflammation that causes itching. (If you have eye problems, you may still be a candidate once your doctor assists you in clearing up the problem).
I have no health issues that may affect my eyes (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis or Diabetes.)

If you feel as though you meet the general requirement to be a candidate for laser vision correction, you should schedule an evaluation to determine if you are truly a strong candidate for a LASIK procedure. Each set of eyes is extremely unique in that no two eyes appear to be the same. The only way to determine your candidacy 100% is to have an evaluation with a board certified ophthalmologist. The pre-operative evaluation will involve a series of diagnostic tests to determine the stability of your vision. After a thorough evaluation of your cornea, the doctors will be able to determine if you are a candidate. Below is a list of some items that are typically involved with the evaluation process:

The measurement of corneal thickness, including corneal topography
Complete review of overall eye health
The measurement of your prescription or refractive errors
Custom LASIK measurement for higher order aberrations.
Dry eye test
Complete dilation to view the back of the eye or the retina
Glasses or contact lens history review
Measurement of pupil size

If for some reason you are not eligible for LASIK Surgery, the ophthalmologists at Clay Eye Physicians and Surgeons will be able to recommend other vision correction procedures that can help you improve your eye sight. There are many suitable alternative eye surgeries out there for patients of all the needs. Call Clay Eye Surgeons and Physicians at 904-272.2020.

LASIK eye surgery can be an affordable alternative to glasses and contacts. Our Florida LASIK eye surgery center goes way beyond what other centers do to help our patients overcome this affordability issue. If cost is something that has been holding you back from vision correction you should really contact us as soon as possible to set up a consultation.

Cataract patients now have an option to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. NEW multi-focal IOL technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery.

Cataract surgery utilizes an intraocular lens (IOL) to replace the aged, cloudy natural lens of your eye. An IOL is an artificial lens that is implanted inside your eye during cataract surgery. The standard procedure uses a "mono-focal" IOL. This type of lens is very effective at restoring functional distance vision.

In August '08 we opened the Macular Degeneration and Diabetes Eye Institute of Northeast Florida which operates adjacent with our existing location next to Orange Park Medical Center.

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