While laser vision correction has proven overwhelmingly successful, how well and how quickly your vision improves depends on how well you heal and the degree of correction required. This means they no longer need glasses or contacts to drive, play sports, watch movies and TV, or participate in careers requiring excellent vision such as a pilot, or law enforcement or firefighter. Many clinical studies have examined the long-term effects of laser surgery on the cornea. There are no needles. Instead, Dr. Howerton uses anesthetic drops to numb your eye just before surgery begins.
Results vary with each individual.
Your vision should be improved immediately after treatment. After your eyes have stabilized, Dr. Howerton will evaluate the results. If they are less than optimal, you may be eligible for an enhancement at no additional charge within three to six months after your initial procedure. Some people go back the day after treatment. Most of our surgeries are performed on Thursday so patients can return to work on Friday.