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The CVCC LASIK Experience
Pre-Operative Evaluation The first step in your LASIK experience is a pre-operative evaluation. This comprehensive eye examination consists of over 15 tests that give the doctor a clear picture of your eyes' overall health and focusing abilities. Over the course of the exam, you will learn if you are a candidate for refractive surgery. You will have the opportunity to discuss your situation with one of the doctors. Ultimately, this experience will help you decide if laser vision correction is the appropriate choice for you. "The first appointment was the most comprehensive eye exam I've ever had. I knew they had checked everything."
Some of the tests performed during the exam will be familiar
to you from other eye exams where you have been tested for corrective
lenses. Other tests may be new. The technicians will explain
each of the tests to you and will be happy to answer any questions
you might have.
One test which tends to be particularly interesting to patients is corneal topography, also known as corneal mapping. This test does exactly what its name suggests: it provides a topographical map of your cornea. Corneal maps give your physician a precise read-out of the relative curvatures of your cornea - essential information in preparing for refractive surgery. It can also help the physician diagnose potentially serious corneal conditions like keratoconus or other corneal dystrophies. 
Occasionally during a refractive pre-op appointment, the technician
or doctor may discover a potentially serious eye condition.
When this happens, patients reap the benefits of the Casey Vision
Correction Center's affiliation with Casey Eye Institute.
Patients with eye problems can be immediately referred to the
highly qualified subspecialists who are able to use their expertise
and leading edge equipment to diagnose and treat their vision
or eye health problems.If you are interested in having a pre-operative examination at CVCC please visit the "Request an Appointment" page. You may also call 503-494-3937 (or 1-800-842-3937 toll free) and schedule an appointment with the help of our patient service team. BACK TO TOP |