A LASIK consultation is not simply a formality before surgery. It is where we determine whether laser vision correction makes sense for your eyes in the first place. Patients considering LASIK in Cary, North Carolina are personally examined and counseled by Dr. Dean Dornic at Laser Eye Center of Carolina before treatment is scheduled. His experience includes LASIK, PRK, LASEK, SBK, and intraocular lens procedures.
What Happens During a LASIK Consultation?
Our current LASIK consultation takes about one hour and 15 minutes. During that time, we examine your eyes and collect measurements that help us understand both your prescription and the structure of your corneas.
We look at your refractive prescription, eye and corneal shape, corneal thickness, and eye dryness. Each measurement answers a different part of the candidacy question. For example, because LASIK reshapes corneal tissue, we need to understand the thickness and shape of the cornea before recommending treatment.
Your overall eye health matters as well. A prescription that can technically be treated with a laser does not automatically mean LASIK is the best choice.
What Should You Bring to Your Appointment?
Bring your eyeglasses if possible, particularly if you normally wear contact lenses. If our team gives you instructions about contact-lens wear before your evaluation, follow them so we can obtain useful measurements.
You can also bring applicable insurance benefit cards. After Dr. Dornic has completed the evaluation and determined which procedure is being discussed, our refractive coordinator can review pricing with you. Additional information is available on our affordability page.
What if LASIK Is Not Recommended?
Not qualifying for LASIK does not necessarily mean you have no refractive options. Corneal anatomy, dryness, prescription, and other findings can change the recommendation.
Because Dr. Dornic works with several vision correction procedures, he can discuss whether another approach makes more sense. For some patients, PRK, LASEK, or SBK may be considered instead of LASIK.
The goal of your consultation is to understand what your eyes can safely support, not to fit every patient into the same procedure.
What Happens if You Are a LASIK Candidate?
If your examination supports LASIK and you decide to move forward, our team will explain the next steps. Review our LASIK preparation instructions for information about contact lenses, transportation, and preparing for procedure day.
It can also be helpful to understand what to expect after LASIK before choosing a surgery date so you can plan around early recovery and follow-up visits.
Why Choose Laser Eye Center of Carolina for a LASIK Consultation in Cary?
Dr. Dornic is board-certified and fellowship-trained and has performed thousands of refractive procedures. Just as importantly, he personally examines and counsels patients before LASIK or another refractive procedure is scheduled. You have the opportunity to discuss your measurements and treatment choices with the surgeon responsible for your care.
Frequently Asked Questions About LASIK Consultations
Find Out Whether LASIK Fits Your Eyes
You do not need to know which vision correction procedure you want before your appointment. A careful evaluation can give you a clearer understanding of what your eyes qualify for and what to expect from treatment. To arrange a LASIK consultation in Cary, North Carolina, contact us at Laser Eye Center of Carolina or call 919-467-9955 to meet with Dr. Dornic.
