LASIK FAQs from Dr. Fernando Trujillo, Your San Antonio & Floresville Ophthalmologist

LASIK eye surgery has been used by millions to correct their vision problems. This procedure presents positive results and leaves most patients seeing clearer shortly after their surgery. While LASIK is a common method of vision correction, it is not suitable for all patients. Let’s examine some of the common questions asked about LASIK surgery.

Is Everyone a Candidate for LASIK?

No, there are some restrictions to be aware of. In general, you need to be free of dry eye, specific corneal diseases, and some other eye conditions. These are just general guidelines. Since every case is different, you'll need to be evaluated by your San Antonio and Floresville ophthalmologist, Dr. Trujillo, to know if you will be a good candidate.

Are Multiple Procedures Needed?

In some cases, multiple procedures are needed. If you have severe nearsightedness, there is a higher chance of needing a "refinement," which is a word that basically means another operation. Be sure to ask your eye doctor about this so you know what to expect.

How Do You Care for Your Eyes Right After Surgery?

Usually, you will need to use special eye drops to help your cornea heal. Properly using these drops is very important and can significantly affect the outcome of the surgery. Dr. Trujillo, in San Antonio, will provide any other instructions that you need.

How Soon Can You Drive After Surgery?

Your eyes should improve enough to pass the visual requirement for driving the next day, but this doesn't mean that you can just jump behind the wheel. You must first come back to Dr. Trujillo, your ophthalmologist, for a vision test so that he can certify that you're able to see well enough.

Is LASIK Safe?

No form of surgery is entirely risk-free. That said, LASIK is one of the safest surgical options for vision correction, and there have been no reported cases of blindness. Other complications, such as halos around lights, are said to be rare and to go away over the passage of a few months (if they do occur).

Learn More About LASIK at Vision 3C Specialists
To learn more about LASIK and be evaluated as a candidate for this surgery, just contact us here at Vision 3C Specialists to make an appointment with Dr. Fernando Trujillo, M.D., our ophthalmologist. The doctor is an expert in LASIK surgery as well as corneal issues, cataracts, and general ophthalmology. We have offices in both San Antonio and Floresville, TX to serve you.