LaserVision Correction - Serving Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska
LASIK
LASIK has quickly become the most popular elective surgery in America, and for good reason. The LASIK procedure is relatively quick and painless, and it can be used to correct a variety of vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
LASIK, an acronym for Laser In Situ (Latin for “in place” or "not removed") Keratomileusis (cutting of the cornea to reshape it), is a surgical technique in which an extremely precise excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea and sharpen vision.
At LaserVision Correction – serving Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska – LASIK surgery can be performed in just a few minutes, with anesthetic eye drops. Over 95 percent of LASIK patients are able to drive to work or school unaccompanied by the very next day.
Dr. William Schlichtemeier, corneal specialist at LaserVision Correction, was recently awarded the Alcon Laser Quality of Vision Award in recognition of his commitment to improving the quality of vision for his patients. More than 300 doctors in the region refer patients to Dr. Schlichtemeier for vision correction.
Q: Why should I choose LaserVision Correction in Omaha, Nebraska for my LASIK surgery?
A: LaserVision Correction uses the most advanced excimer laser available for LASIK surgery. When patients come to LaserVision Correction, they see Dr. Schlichtemeier personally. Dr. Schlichtemeier determines whether LASIK is safe for them, determines the best way to do it, and does the laser planning. When patients come in for surgery, Dr. Schlichtemeier performs the laser treatment and handles all the post-operative appointments. It is rare that a doctor as renowned as Dr. Schlichtemeier shows such commitment to personal care for each of his patients. Dr. Schlichtemeier spends 80 percent of his time in the office performing refractive surgery, a procedure he has provided for more than 20 years.
Q: Are there financing options available?
A: Yes, most patients finance their treatment, or choose to use a flexible spending account, also called a health spending account (HSA). Learn more about laser eye surgery financing at LaserVision Correction.
Q: How much time will I have to take off work?
A: Ninety-five percent of patients drive to their follow-up appointment the next day unaccompanied, on their way to work. Recovery times for patients of our Omaha, Nebraska practice after LASIK surgery can vary.
Q: Do you treat both eyes at the same time?
A: At LaserVision Correction in West Omaha, Nebraska, most patients want to have LASIK surgery on both eyes at the same time; however, you may choose to have one eye done at a time. Having surgery on both eyes is obviously more convenient, but having the eyes treated at different times allows the surgeon to assess how the first eye responds to LASIK surgery before treating the second eye.