Question 1

Is Laser Vision Correction the Same as LASIK?

Accepted Answer

LASIK is but one of many laser vision corrective procedures that are available. If a patient is not currently eligible for LASIK, Dr. Cutarelli may suggest an alternative.

Question 2

How Long Has LASIK Been Available?

Accepted Answer

FDA approval was received 1995. Though excimer laser technology was developed in the United States, most of the original patients received LASIK eye surgery elsewhere. This is because the United States FDA approval process is more extensive, requiring comprehensive, 5-year scientific and clinical studies. Every year, over 1 million Americans benefit from laser eye surgery.

Question 3

What is Personal Best Vision?

Accepted Answer

Personal Best Vision is the highest achievable vision within the physical limitations of your eyes. If your best corrected vision with glasses is 20/25, then it is unlikely vision after LASIK will be better than 20/25. However, many patients do see better than they did with glasses and contact because of a more tailored visual correction.

Question 4

What Does 'Better Than' 20/20 Mean?

Accepted Answer

20/20 is the current standard for excellence in vision. If you were 20/20, then what normal people see from 20 feet, you can see from 20 feet. If you were 20/400 (the big E on the chart) then what normal people see from 400 ft away, you would have to be at 20 ft to see it. Now, if you have better than 20/20 vision, i.e., 20/15, then what normal people see at 15 ft, you could see from 20 ft.

Question 5

How Can LASIK Help My Vision?

Accepted Answer

If you are nearsighted or farsighted, LASIK may be able to significantly improve your vision.

Question 6

Can Everyone Have LASIK?

Accepted Answer

Typically 65%-80% of patients can have LASIK. The reason for not being a candidate include overall medical history, the health of their eyes, the thickness of their corneas, or the degree of their eye correction.

Question 7

Can I Have LASIK if I Have Astigmatism?

Accepted Answer

Yes! In fact, astigmatism is just as easy to correct as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Question 8

What If I'm Not a Good Candidate?

Accepted Answer

Cutarelli Vision is more than just a LASIK practice. We offer many LASIK alternatives such as PRK, ICL, and RLE. Please see alternatives for more information.

Question 9

Can I Have LASIK If I Have Had RK (Radial Keratotomy)?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. However, Dr. Cutarelli will need to perform a dilated exam to make sure.

Question 10

Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?

Accepted Answer

If you are above the age of 18, not pregnant, have stable vision with no significant changes in prescription for the last two years, have eyes free from disease and complicating injury, have a prescription in a correctable range, then most likely the answer is yes. However, you must have a dilated eye exam to determine ultimate candidacy.

Question 11

Can Both Eyes Be Done The Same Day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Usually both eyes are treated at the same time . However, it is possible to treat one eye at a time. Dr. Cutarelli will help decide which option is right for you.

Question 12

Is LASIK Safe?

Accepted Answer

LASIK is the most widely performed elective surgery in the world. It is approved by NASA for its astronauts and the military for its pilots. To date, millions of LASIK surgeries have been performed world-wide.

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