LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a revolutionary laser procedure that alters the shape of the human cornea to improve the ability of the eye to focus incoming light on the retina, thus improving your vision.  The result is the elimination of the need for glasses or contacts, or less dependency on them. 

The LASIK procedure is performed in the following steps:

• After the eye is numbed with eye drops, it is gently held open to prevent blinking.  A customized flap is created on the cornea with an instrument called a microkeratome.
• While looking at a target light, the laser reshapes the cornea.
• The flap is then folded back into place.  The flap self adheres, requiring no stitches.

More than 3 million people have had this miraculous procedure in the United States alone. LASIK typically takes just 15 minutes to perform. It helps people have more active and independent lives.

LASIK surgery is a surgery of the human cornea. As a corneal specialty surgeon, Dr. Feder spent 12 years training other eye surgeons in the techniques of corneal surgery while serving as the ophthalmology residency program director at a major Illinois medical center.

While LASIK is highly successful for most people, it is not for everyone. The best way to determine if LASIK is right for you is to visit the Aurora Vision Center for a free consultation with Dr. Feder. Dr. Feder's patients are often referred to him by other ophthalmologists and LASIK surgeons who have needed his expertise in treating complicated corneal issues involving infection, scarring, and trauma.

The majority of nearsighted, farsighted and astigmatic people over the age of 18 are good candidates for LASIK. The best candidates tend to be people who are free of eye disease and have a stable, or non-changing, prescription for glasses or contacts lenses for 12 months or more.

LASIK is not recommended for:

• Pregnant women
• People with poorly controlled diabetes
• People with autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus)
• People with a history of ocular herpes, cataracts or glaucoma

LASIK Complications and Risks

Dr. Joseph Feder's success rates or “outcomes” are excellent.  After LASIK surgery, the vast majority of Dr. Feder’s patients experience 20/20 vision with minimal irritation or complications.  However, like all medical procedures, there are some risks involved.  Evaluation by Dr. Feder, a fully Board Certified Ophthalmologist, is essential for you to fully understand the benefits, limitations, and possible complications of refractive surgery. 

Possible complications of refractive surgery could include:

• After LASIK surgery, some people experience annoying symptoms such as glare or halos, especially in low light.  Some people don't see quite as well at night or in fog (low contrast situations)
• A very small percentage of people may require additional treatment if they are still under corrected after LASIK surgery.  Patients who use reading glasses may still need them after surgery, though their distance vision will be corrected.
• Some people develop dry  eye  syndrome  after surgery.  This condition can cause some temporary discomfort and is routinely treated with drop therapy.
• For some far-sighted patients, results may diminish with age.  In other words, the level of improved vision you experience after surgery may decrease with age. 

This information is a brief overview of possible effects of LASIK. For more information about possible risks and benefits of Laser Refractive Surgery, you should contact
Dr. Feder for a free LASIK consultation.

Free LASIK Consultation

The best way to fully understand the benefits and risks of refractive surgery is to discuss your specific needs and medical history with a Board Certified Ophthalmologist.  To help patients get the best possible evaluation of LASIK and other refractive surgery options,
Dr. Feder offers patients a free consultation to evaluate your candidacy as a LASIK patient.

Contact us today for your free LASIK evaluation