Below is a compiled resource of New Hampshire LASIK laser eye surgery and vision correction facts.

Since LASIK surgery was first introduced in the mid 90s, we estimate about 17,557 New Hampshire 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. New Hampshire LASIK eye surgeons have performed about 6,145 procedures(3,318 male, and 2,827 female).

IntraLase Technology offers a bladeless alternative using laser energy instead of the traditional metal blade. According to IntraLase Corp., the number of New Hampshire bladeless laser eye surgeries rose to about 1,536 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. New Hampshire LASIK Surgeons performed over 3,073.

The average age of New Hampshire's LASIK surgery candidates is 37.1. Over 3,441 (56%) of those having LASIK eye surgery in 2005 were within the age group of 18 to 34. Most New Hampshire LASIK candidates under the age of 18 are not considered "good candidate" for the vision correction surgery due to there under developed eyes.

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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 6,145 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 2,335 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire LASIK Eye Surgeon. If you're considering LASIK surgery and want to consult a New Hampshire LASIK eye surgeon close to you, try a search using one of these area ZIP Codes:

Manchester

03101, 03104, 03102, 03103, 03105, 03106, 03107, 03108, 03109, 03110, 03111

Nashua

03060, 03061, 03062, 03063, 03064

Concord

03301, 03302, 03303, 03304, 03307, 03305

Rochester

03839, 03866, 03867, 03868

Dover

03821, 03822, 03820

Keene

03431, 03435

Portsmouth

03801, 03802, 03805, 03803, 03804

Laconia

03247, 03246

Claremont

3743

Lebanon

03756, 03766

As you continue your research, we offer these tips for finding a New Hampshire LASIK Eye Surgeon. Be sure to search for keyword New Hampshire LASIK Surgeon. One of the most encountered mistakes on the internet is to search for the wrong keyword. Common misspellings you should avoid include:

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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 New Hampshire LASIK and laser vision surgeons are based upon statistics and averages amongst the American population.