Eye Institute
Refractive Surgery and LASIK
The skilled physicians at the USF Health Eye Institute offer comprehensive screenings to determine if you are a candidate for refractive eye surgery.
If you have wear glasses for myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), have astigmatism or have a combination of these conditions, refractive surgery maybe an option for you. The most well-known refractive surgery is LASIK, which is intended to reduce reliance on glasses and contact lenses. This innovate technique treats vision problems by using a laser to reshape the cornea.
USF Eye Institute offers (PRK and LASIK) procedures to correct nearsightedness, far sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.
Services
- LASIK and PRK in patients with nearsightedness
- Far sightedness
- Astigmatism and presbyopia
Cutting Edge Refractive Surgery
What to Expect
Recovery from LASIK is relatively quick. Soon after surgery, most patients:
- Notice better and more clear vision almost instantly, with increased improvement over weeks
- Shower or bathe the day after surgery, taking care to avoid getting soap or water in the eye
- Are ready to drive, based on your post-op visit to our team.
- Return to work within a day or two
- Resume wearing makeup approximately one week after the procedure, it is however recommended to throw away your old make up and purchase new makeup to avoid infection.
- Resume exercise within a few days
