"Having LASIK was one of the best decisions of my life". -Peg L. Custom LASIK is an exciting procedure that not only improves how far you see, but how well you see, or the quality of your vision. This is a procedure that can transform your life in mere minutes because it improves vision safely and precisely. LASIK surgery at Galanis Cataract & Laser Eye Center is performed using the latest in custom, bladeless technology. Rest assured that Dr. Galanis has performed over 30, 000 eye procedures, utilizing the latest technology available to offer the best possible outcomes! Today, laser eye surgery is the most common elective procedure performed in America, and is precise and highly successful. In fact, studies have shown that LASIK patients report a more than 95% satisfaction rate worldwide! Thanks to this procedure, about 14 million people have experienced the wonder of clear vision without glasses or contacts, at a rate of about a million procedures performed per year. Call today to schedule an evaluation to see if LASIK is right for you.
A message regarding office safety: PEPOSE VISION INSTITUTE IS PROUD TO OFFER THE MOST ADVANCED LASER VISION CORRECTION, CATARACT SURGERY AND GENERAL EYE CARE IN THE GREATER STL AREA Pepose Vision is a patient-centered eye care practice with two locations in the St. Louis area, specializing in LASIK vision correction, cataract surgery, retina services, the Visian ICL, premium intraocular lens implants, (providing near, intermediate and distance vision) dry eye treatment and most any other vision care you may need. We offer the absolute latest technology, an advanced research center and a LASIK and cataract outpatient surgery center in our building. Most importantly, our team of experienced doctors and surgeons consistently achieve the very best possible outcomes for our patients. We are proud to have been selected 25 years in a row as "The doctors other doctors nationwide would choose for their own eye care and that of their families. " Ophthalmologists We offer the absolute latest eye care for a wide variety of vision challenges and issues.
Katherine H. Posted 9 days ago This is an amazing place to get Lasik! The people are so kind and the doctors know everything they speak of! It is amazing being about to see clearly at night by just opening my eyes! If you are worried, … Alisabeth H. Posted 18 days ago James H. Posted 26 days ago Heath P. Great experience. Was in and out rather fast for appointments and the procedure was fast and easy. They talk to you the whole time to help keep your nerves down and by far the best money I have ever spent. Bailey M. Posted 29 days ago The staff was very professional and informative through the whole LASIK process. I felt well prepared for the surgery and it went very well. Post op recovery went smoothly because their instructions were so clear and easy to follow. I… Lauren S. Zach J. Charyl M. Posted 1 month ago I just had my lasik today. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Everyone is good about answering questions and addressing concerns. The facility is nice and clean. I would recommend TLC to anyone in need of Lasik.
I hereby acknowledge and agree as follows: My participation in a LasikPlus TeleHealth Consultation ("Consultation") is completely voluntary. I am interested in learning more about laser vision correction ("LASIK") at LasikPlus. The Consultation will provide me with the opportunity to learn more about LASIK at Lasik Plus. I understand that I will be speaking to an optometrist and/or non-medical staff during the Consultation, neither of whom are an ophthalmologist. The Consultation is not an eye exam. There will be no eye testing conducted during the Consultation. My medical history will not be discussed during the Consultation. I will not be provided with medical advice of any kind during the Consultation. If I have medical questions, those questions will not be answered during the Consultation. I can ask medical questions to a doctor when I attend an appointment at a LasikPlus vision center. A determination as to my candidacy for LASIK will not be made during the Consultation. Candidacy for LASIK will only be assessed when I attend an appointment at a LasikPlus vision center, undergo the necessary testing, have my eyes examined, and have my candidacy determined by a medical doctor.
Your Recovery – Day 1 At the conclusion of your procedure, Dr. Nayak will tell your companion how everything went, and he or she will have the opportunity to see you. You will be mildly bruised and swollen at this point. There are no bandages for upper eyelid surgery – only a thin layer of Vaseline on the suture line in the crease above your eyelid. You will be asked to spend 1 hour with us prior to being discharged. Nayak will call you the evening of the procedure to check on your progress, and you will also be given Dr. Nayak's personal cellular phone number in case questions should arise after hours or on the weekends. Your Recovery – Week 1 You should be up and about and feeling well the same day as upper eyelid surgery. Many patients find they nap intermittently the first afternoon, and are back to their regular energy the next day. You may shower and wash your face, getting the stitches wet, the day after the procedure. Pain is generally mild or absent with eyelid surgery. The vast majority of patients take Tylenol or nothing, but stronger medications are prescribed just in case, as all other over-the-counter pain relievers will be off-limits for 2 weeks.
Many St. Louis cataract surgery centers still use these lenses even though they don't offer the freedom from glasses that our patients seek. At Brinton Vision, we offer an alternative called Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) that not only eliminates the worry of cataracts, but that can give our patients clear, crisp vision before cataracts lead to serious vision problems. RLE is a LASIK alternative in which the lens of the eye, where cataracts develop, is replaced with a lens that corrects vision and prevents further cataract development. For many patients, that means no more glasses, no more cataracts and no more missing out on life's beautiful moments. Age-related loss of near vision begins to affect most of us in our 40s and early 50s. This so-called over-40 vision problem is called presbyopia, and it affects all of us as the lenses of our eyes become less flexible with age. It's the reason most of us end up with a colorful supply of reading glasses. Without treatment, presbyopia progresses, worsening our vision and changing our glasses prescriptions from bifocals to trifocals to progressive lenses.
The flap is then closed and covered with a protective contact lens. A common complaint after surgery is sensitivity to light, but this will subside. Antibiotic eye drops will be prescribed for a few days, along with any other post-operative instructions. Full recovery takes a few weeks. LASIK offers many improvements over other refractive surgery procedures. These include little or no post-operative discomfort, immediate vision improvement, and the ability to drive or return to work quickly-sometimes as soon as the next day. Most patients require no corrective eyewear after surgery (although patients over 45 often need reading glasses). Glasses and contacts are limited in their ability to correct unique imperfections in each individual's vision. In fact, thousands of individuals have the same prescription. With the CustomVue procedure, no two "prescriptions" are identical. Your vision is unique – as personal as your fingerprint or your DNA. WaveScan technology provides Dr. Nejat with a map of your vision.
You will be asked to use intermittent cold compresses and keep your head elevated for the first few days. On the 4th or 5th day after surgery, you will return to the office for a painless suture removal visit. If you have significant bruising remaining at this point, it may be treated with a laser to hasten its disappearance. By the 7th day, you may wear makeup, and almost everyone is "presentable" to run errands or go back to work. By 2-3 weeks, most people are "undetectable". If you are not self conscious about being seen with bruising or sutures in place, or work from home, expect to be back to work within 2-3 days! Your Recovery – Long Term Over the ensuing weeks and months, you will find your incision line becomes less and less noticeable. It is generally mildly pink for a few weeks, but easily covered with regular makeup. By 3-4 months, the pinkness is generally gone, and by 1 year it is often difficult for even a trained eye to spot the healed incision upon closeup inspection. While duration of results depends on lifestyle, genetics, and ongoing skin care and sun protection, upper eyelid surgery is one of the most durable facial cosmetic procedures.
Then drive yourself in for your Day 1 post op visit with your surgeon, Dr. Galanis. » To start on the path to a life less dependent on glasses and contacts call us today at 314-633-8575 and schedule your consultation. LASIK FAQ's How does LASIK surgery correct my vision problem? Nearsighted treatments flatten the cornea, farsighted treatments steepen the cornea and astigmatism treatment changes the contour of the cornea from football shaped to basketball shaped. Using a cool-beam excimer laser, we are able to reshape the cornea to resolve these vision problems. How do I know if I am a good candidate and which procedure is best for me? If you are 20 years of age or older and have a stable prescription, you are likely to be a good candidate. We perform a consultation to determine if laser vision correction is right for you. If I wear contact lenses, do I need to leave them out a while? Depending upon the type of contact lens you wear, and how long you have worn contacts, you will be asked to remove your contacts anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks prior to your consultation.
It is not uncommon for results to last well over 10 years before touchups are required. For detailed information about eyelid surgery, please visit Eye Lid Surgery St. Louis