WVLEC Services — LASIK
Qualifications
LASIK Laser in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a surgical procedure that is able to correct a wide range of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.
LASIK has been performed internationally for approximately 15 years. It was first performed in clinical trials in the U.S. in 1991. The FDA approved it in the US in 1999.
As a relatively new procedure in the US, it is important to note that most the major components of the procedure have a long history. Ophthalmologists have been reshaping the cornea for over 50 years, creating a protective layer of tissue for over 35 years and using the excimer laser since the 1980s.
While West Virginia Laser Eye Center is a relatively new company, Dr. Moore and staff are among some of the most experienced providers of refractive surgery care anywhere. In 2001 alone they performed over 2500 procedures.
Do you Qualify for LASIK Surgery?
The are many components of a comprehensive eye examination that are evaluated in determining if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery. There are a vast array of parameters that the FDA regulations govern in recommending which particular excimer laser may be used to correct which particular type and degree of refractive error. It would be impossible to determine if you are a good candidate without having a comprehensive exam.
At the West Virginia Laser Eye Center we feel that everyone is a good candidate unless they have been ruled out by a comprehensive eye exam. Conversely, we turn down a little over 20% of those who come to us for an evaluation. That's because we are driven by one goal, excellent results.