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Pearl City LASIK: Laser Eye Surgery & Vision Correction Facts
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Published on 06/12/2007
 
Information on Pearl City LASIK and laser vision correction. Find eye surgery facts and a Pearl City LASIK surgeon near Pearl City, Hawaii.

Pearl City LASIK: Laser Eye Surgery & Vision Correction Facts
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Below is a compiled resource of Pearl City LASIK laser eye surgery and vision correction facts.

Pearl City LASIK

Since LASIK surgery was first introduced in the mid 90s, we estimate about 415 Pearl City LASIK patients were among the 4 million Americans who performed LASIK or laser eye surgery.

In 2006 approximately 1.4 million Americans underwent laser vision correction surgery. Pearl City LASIK eye surgeons have performed about 145 procedures(78 male, and 67 female).

IntraLase Technology offers a bladeless alternative using laser energy instead of the traditional metal blade. According to IntraLase Corp., the number of Pearl City bladeless laser eye surgeries rose to about 36 in 2005.

Custom LASIK, also known as wave-front guided, is an individualized treatment designed specifically for each patient. Stats from the 2005 ASCRS Refractive Surgery Survey shows 50% of the LASIK surgeries performed in the U.S. were custom LASIK procedures. Pearl City LASIK Surgeons performed over 73.

The average age of Pearl City's LASIK surgery candidates is 37. Over 81 (56%) of those having LASIK eye surgery in 2005 were within the age group of 18 to 34. Most Pearl City LASIK candidates under the age of 18 are not considered "good candidate" for the vision correction surgery due to there under developed eyes.

The typical Pearl City LASIK surgery takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes from set-up to completion. That’s both eyes done quicker than the average Pearl City 28.1 minute commute to work.


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Frequently Asked Questions

We encourage you to talk to your laser vision surgeon about all the LASIK Facts and vision corrective surgery statistics going into the procedure. Have a conversation with your LASIK surgeon on some of theses points so you know what to expect before, during, and after the laser eye surgery:
  • How long have you been performing refractive surgery?
  • About 145 Pearl City LASIK surgeries were performed in the last 12 months. How many refractive procedures have you performed?
  • What percent of your refractive surgery patients receive 20/20 or better?
  • What kind of anesthesia is used during the treatment?
  • Does LASIK hurt?
  • Can I see the LASIK treatment as it is being performed?
  • When can I go back to work?
  • If an enhancement surgery is required, what will you charge for the additional procedure?
  • What percentage of refractive surgery candidates do you decline?
  • What is the worst refractive surgery outcome experienced by your own patient? How was it handled?

As a patient be aware Pearl City laser eye surgeons have a financial incentive to accept you. Find an experienced surgeon that will carefully examine your eyes and make sure you are a good laser eye surgery candidate. Roughly 55 Pearl City LASIK patients who are considering or have signed up for laser eye surgery, consider their eye surgeon the most important source for information, advice, and LASIK facts. If you are not a good candidate or have a borderline case for the laser eye surgery, hopefully your laser vision surgeon will let you know. A reputable laser eye surgeon should turn away patients that are unlikely to benefit from the LASIK eye surgery.


As you continue your research, we offer these tips for finding a Pearl City LASIK Eye Surgeon. If you're considering LASIK surgery and want to consult a Pearl City LASIK eye surgeon close to you, try a search using one of these Pearl City area ZIP Codes:
96782

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Disclaimer - eyeTopics.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. This data has been compiled from multiple government and commercial sources. Figures shown for Pearl City LASIK and laser vision surgeons are based upon statistics and averages amongst the American population.