Explore Your Options for Clearer Vision
If you’d like to replace your glasses or contacts, laser eye surgery could be a solution. We partner with Pacific Laser Eye Centre to provide guidance on your laser eye surgery options.
A consultation with our team helps determine if you’re a good candidate based on factors like age, eye health, and prescription stability. While laser surgery can significantly improve your vision, it may not guarantee perfect eyesight or eliminate the need for glasses entirely.
Schedule a consultation today to see if laser eye surgery is right for you.
Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser eye surgery works best for adults with a stable prescription for at least a year. Good candidates are over 18, have healthy corneas, and don’t have eye conditions like glaucoma or severe dry eye.
Those with mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism are often ideal candidates. Your consultation will help determine if laser surgery is a safe and effective option for you.
What to Expect During Your Consultation
Your consultation includes a thorough eye exam and assessment of your overall eye health. We’ll measure your corneal thickness and evaluate the stability of your prescription. We’ll also discuss your vision goals and any lifestyle factors that could affect the outcome.
Laser eye surgery can significantly improve your vision, but it’s important to have realistic expectations. Most patients experience a dramatic improvement in their vision, but results can vary. Some people may still need reading glasses as they age or experience mild night glare.
We’ll answer your questions and help you clearly understand the benefits and limitations of laser eye surgery so you can make an informed decision.
Common Laser Eye Surgery Options
Laser eye surgery offers a solution for people looking to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
At Oceanside Optometry Clinic, we provide consultations and guidance for the most common laser eye surgery options, including LASIK and PRK.
LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery and is known for its fast recovery time and high success rate. During the procedure, a thin flap is created in the cornea, and a laser is used to reshape the underlying corneal tissue to improve how light is focused on the retina.
LASIK typically offers immediate vision improvement with minimal discomfort, and many patients experience clearer vision within hours of the procedure.
PRK is a great option for people who may not be candidates for LASIK due to factors like corneal thickness. Unlike LASIK, PRK does not involve creating a flap in the cornea. Instead, the outer layer of the cornea is gently removed before reshaping the tissue with a laser.
While the recovery time for PRK is slightly longer—typically several days to a week—patients can still achieve excellent vision correction.
A Step Towards Clearer Vision
If you’re tired of relying on glasses or contacts, laser eye surgery could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Schedule a consultation today to explore your options and receive guidance from our experienced team. We’ll help you determine which procedure best fits your needs.
Our Purpose, Our Impact
Our Why
At Oceanside Optometry Clinic, we believe in challenging the status quo in everything we do. We believe in thinking and acting differently about how eye care is delivered and experienced.
Our How
We challenge the status quo by creating a simple, enjoyable, educational optometric experience that helps our patients feel informed so they can make decisions, resulting in the freedom and knowledge to inspire self-directed solutions.
Our What
Our purpose is to provide exceptional care and treatment plans. We strive to offer modern medical technology and quality vision care products in a relaxing environment.
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- 183 Harrison Avenue
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
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- 101-6330 Dover Road
- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4
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- 101-6330 Dover Road
- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4
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- 183 Harrison Avenue
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
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- Fax: 250-984-0755
- Email: [email protected]