So you’re interested in a life without restrictions…
Well, we’re here and happy to help. After all, it’s time to See Life Better…without distractions, without hassles…with the freedom to go out and do you – whatever that looks like to you. Whether you’re climbing a mountain or scaling the corporate ladder. Maybe it’s traveling the world. Maybe it’s being the best designer, architect, doctor, lawyer or teacher you can be. Maybe it’s being Super Mom or “#1” Dad. Whatever it is – See Life Better. If you’ve decided to have LASIK, Houston eye surgeons Mike and Paul Mann, MD are here to provide.DR. PAUL MANN TALKS MANN EYE LASIK
WHAT IS LASIK?
LASIK is the world’s most common form of vision correction surgery, and here at Mann Eye Institute, we’ve taken this science and made it into an art. This procedure is generally safe, effective and has very few side effects. It involves sophisticated laser technology – two different lasers to be exact (you’ll learn more about what they do below) – in order to treat the three most common vision issues:- Nearsightedness (you can’t see far away)
- Farsightedness (you can’t see up close)
- Astigmatism (blurring at both distances)
What does that mean for you? Better outcomes, fewer side effects. It’s a win/win.
How does LASIK work?
Work: that’s what we want LASIK to do, right? Here’s how it all goes down: LASIK works by changing the shape of your cornea, which in turn changes the way images focus on your retina. It’s technically a two-step process: creating a small flap on the cornea and then reshaping the corneal surface, all in just a few minutes. To help you better understand, see the four pictures below.
Step 1a A tiny opening is created on the surface of the eye using a femtosecond laser. This opening is called the corneal flap (think of it as a little door).
Step 1b The “flap” is gently pulled back to allow access to the cornea, the area that needs to be reshaped.
Step 2a A second laser – the excimer laser – is used to gently change the shape of the cornea according to the customized maps we made at your consultation (this is what allows you to then see clearly).
Step 2b The “flap” is gently put back into place. And without any bandages or stitches, it naturally self-seals. Most people are back to work the next day.
96%
OF PEOPLE ARE SEEING
20/20
OR BETTER IMMEDIATELY AFTER HAVING LASIK AT MANN EYE INSTITUTE
LASER EYE TREATMENT
IS THE MOST POPULAR
ELECTIVE PROCEDURE
IN THE WORLD.
HOW DO I KNOW IF LASIK IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Good news is that it probably is (yay!) but there is no sure-fire way of knowing until we see your eyes (pun intended). There is perhaps nothing more important in the LASIK process than determining if the procedure is, in fact, right for you. If you are familiar with someone who has not had a good result, the problems typically stem from poor judgment of candidacy. Here’s what to expect during your FREE LASIK consultation, which is basically a thorough, high-tech eye exam. Below is a list of the different tests and scans you will have at your consultation (we did say thorough, right?):- Dry eye testing
- Visual acuity and refractive error
- Visual field screening
- Pupil size in low & medium light
- Ocular pressure
- General health of the eyes
- Corneal topography and corneal thickness
CAN I AFFORD LASIK?
Here at Mann Eye Institute, we believe that quality eye care should be available to everyone. That’s why we work really hard to make LASIK affordable for you. So if cost is what scares you, don’t let it. Come talk to us! We accept cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, credit cards and pre-approved credit plans. If you decide to finance your procedure (many do!), we work with several financial institutions that offer flexible payment options.You also have to consider how much you could actually save (yes, save!) by having LASIK. Think of all the frames, contacts, prescription lenses, solution and cases you will use in the future. Use our nifty LASIK Savings Calculator to see how much you could save!
Thinking cheaper is always better? Read this blog that talks about why you should be wary of LASIK prices that seem too good to be true (hint: they probably are).
Our affordable, no-surprises fee includes all of the following services:- Initial consultation
- Comprehensive eye exam
- Special testing
- LASIK procedure
- Postoperative visits for six months
- Enhancements for two years
