Pre-Operative Instructions

Complimentary Consultation
Before you schedule your LASIK procedure, you should have an in depth consultation with our Laser Vision Coordinator.  This consultation will take approximately 45 minutes.  During this time our Coordinator will tell you what to expect before, during and after surgery.  She will explain the possible risks and complications involved and will go over the consent form with you.  You will be sent home with a packet of information on TLC, your surgeon and instructions to follow before and after surgery. 

Dilated Examination
Once you have had a consultation, you will have a thorough dilated exam your Rx Optical Optometrist.  Usually the consultation and exam are performed on the same day to save you time and an extra trip to our office.  At this exam, our Doctor will initially check your vision as though you are in for a glasses or contact lens exam.  At the end of this exam, he will put dilating drops in your eyes.  It will take about 30 minutes for your eyes to completely dilate.  These drops will also paralyze your focusing ability.  This will allow him to get a “true prescription” to make sure that you are not over-focusing for any reason.  Once your pupils are completely dilated he will check the health of the inside of the eye with a special instrument.  If your vision is stable and your eyes are healthy, we will get you scheduled for surgery. 

Prior to your dilated exam and procedure, contact lens use must be discontinued to allow the natural curve of your cornea to return.  We will advise you on the length of time you should be out of them, as it may vary depending on the type of contact lenses you wear.

At your dilated exam, our Optometrist will write you a prescription for the anti-biotic drops.  You will be advised to start taking them the night before and the morning of surgery.