LASIK & Refractive Surgery
Achieve Clear, Glasses-Free Vision with LASIK
Virginia Eye Institute (VEI) offers advanced LASIK and refractive surgery options to help you achieve sharper vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Our experienced surgeons use cutting-edge technology to provide customized treatments tailored to your unique vision needs.
What is LASIK?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a popular laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors such as:
- Nearsightedness (Myopia)
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Astigmatism
Am I a Candidate for LASIK?
LASIK is an excellent option for many patients, but eligibility depends on several factors:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your vision must be stable for at least one year.
- You should have healthy corneas and no significant eye diseases.
Watch the video above to learn more!
Alternative Refractive Surgery Options
If LASIK isn’t the best fit for you, VEI offers other refractive surgery options, including:
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
A great alternative for patients with thin corneas.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Ideal for patients with presbyopia or early cataracts.
Why Choose VEI for LASIK?
Experienced Surgeons
Our specialists have extensive training and have performed thousands of successful LASIK procedures.
Advanced Technology
We use state-of-the-art laser systems for precise, customized treatment. We use iDesign to provide wavefront guided, topography integrated customized treatment for our patients.
Personalized Care
Every patient receives a thorough consultation and tailored treatment plan from one of our providers.
Fast Recovery
Most patients experience improved vision within 24 hours.
Medication Implants (e.g. Durysta®)
Tiny biodegradable implants that slowly release medication over time, lowering eye pressure and reducing or eliminating the need for daily eye drops.
Advanced Technology: Featuring iDesign®
At Virginia Eye Institute, we use the iDesign® Refractive Studio — the most advanced LASIK technology available — to create a fully customized vision treatment for every patient.
Using wavefront-guided, topography-integrated mapping, iDesign® captures over 1,200 measurements of each eye to create a “visual fingerprint.” This allows our surgeons to see the tiniest imperfections in your vision and design a treatment plan tailored entirely to you — not an “off-the-shelf” solution.
This same NASA-inspired technology has been trusted for space optics and is now used to help deliver sharper, more precise LASIK results than ever before.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR YOU:
More Precision
A detailed map of your eye means more accurate treatment.
Better Outcomes
iDesign® allows for the highest level of customization.
Next-Level Safety
Integrates seamlessly with our state-of-the-art laser systems.
Hear About Our Patients' Experiences
Schedule Your LASIK Consultation
Take the first step toward freedom from glasses and contacts. Schedule a consultation with our LASIK specialists today.
Important Reminder:
If you have scheduled a pre evaluation appointment to see if you qualify for LASIK we ask that you discontinue contact lens wear for 2 weeks prior to your exam and avoid any close up work (reading your phone, computer work, and reading magazines) for 1-2 hours prior to your exam.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is LASIK covered by insurance?
What kind of anesthesia is used during LASIK?
What qualifies a LASIK candidate?
(prescription strength and stability, corneal thickness, other eye problems, systemic autoimmune conditions, etc)
How long does LASIK surgery take?
How long is the recovery time for LASIK procedure?
Most resume daily activities (driving, reading, using digital devices) within 1-2 days.
Most are able to return to work in 1-2 days. But will need to avoid any activities that can result in the patient rubbing their surgery eye.
Meet Our LASIK & Vision Correction Specialists
Steven Tucker M.D.
Theodore Wu M.D., Ph.D.
