LASIK
The doctors at Gailmard Eye Center provide comprehensive care associated with LASIK and have managed care for LASIK patients over the last 15 years. We offer pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing LASIK eye surgery and other eye surgeries associated with laser vision correction.
Evaluation
LASIK is the most frequently performed elective surgery in North America. This highly effective outpatient procedure is often referred to as refractive surgery or laser vision correction. LASIK is a procedure used to correct the eye with the following vision problems; myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism (the cornea is shaped more like a football).
Your doctor at Gailmard Eye Center will determine if you fall into the parameters of being a good candidate for LASIK and a referral will be made to Dr. Louis Probst at TLC Laser Eye Centers. TLC Laser Eye Centers will contact you and schedule a FREE consultation using specific and the most advanced diagnostic testing associated with laser vision correction. The experts at TLC Laser Eye Center will evaluate your scans, discuss your surgical options, and determine if you would be a suitable candidate. Your doctor at Gailmard Eye Center will be in coordination with the staff at TLC regarding your consultation and your surgical procedure date.
The LASIK Procedure
Dr. Louis Probst uses an Alcon Wavelight laser system to deliver a custom wavefront-guided treatment to all his patients and has performed more than 120,000 laser procedures in his 20 years of practice. Over the years, Dr. Probst has trusted the doctors at Gailmard Eye Center to screen their patients and determine if they good candidates as well as managing all care associated with laser vision correction. To learn more about LASIK and if you are a good candidate for the procedure, call Gailmard Eye Center at (219) 836-1738.
Post-Operative Care
After your procedure date is scheduled and confirmed, your doctor at Gailmard Eye Center will schedule and manage all your follow-up care in our Munster office. The normal care following LASIK, is a 1-day follow-up, 1 week, 1 month and a 3-month visit. Any additional follow-up appointments following your procedure that may be determined by your doctor, will be arranged accordingly and at no-cost to our patient.
Routine Exams Post LASIK
Annual eye exams are encouraged and recommended by your eye doctor even after having LASIK. Routine eye exams will help ensure that your vision remains stable as we track your long-term results and overall health of the eye.
If you are tired of glasses and contacts, and want to learn more about LASIK, call Gailmard Eye Center today at (219) 836-1738.