| Laser Vision Correction
(LASIK)
Awaken to a world in
focus!
If you are nearsighted,
far-sighted or have astigmatism, chances are your world is
blurry or fuzzy without glasses or contact lenses. Many people
are choosing vision correction surgery to avoid problems
associated with wearing classes and contact lenses. Laser vision
correction (LVC) can help make your world clear. Vision
correction procedures are done at the Tennessee Valley Laser
Center, located in the Tennessee Valley Eye Center.
Laser vision correction is an
elective procedure, and is only rarely covered by medical
insurance plans. However, the affordability of laser correction
has never been greater, especially when you consider the cost of
replacing your eyeglass frames and lenses, or the repetitive
costs of disposable contact lenses. Finance options are
available. Call 865-251-0336 or toll-free 1-800-269-6185 for a
laser vision consultation.
Experiencing
Vision Correction at the
Tennessee Valley Laser Center
(TLVC)
LASIK is currently the most
common procedure used to correct conditions of myopia
(nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.
The LASIK procedure utilizes a laser to produce a very precise
amount of correction. The procedure itself only takes a few
minutes to complete and involves minimal discomfort. Bilateral
(both eyes) same-day surgery is available for your convenience.
Recovery is usually rapid.
Our state-of-the-art excimer
laser is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The
excimer is used for the correction of nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism.
When you choose to have vision
correction surgery, complete instructions will be given to you
before your procedure. The day of your procedure, you and a
family member or friend will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to
surgery. Our laser vision counselor will assist you in
completing any final paperwork. You will then have the option to
take a sedative to help you relax during the procedure. As your
family member or friend is made comfortable and settled in our
waiting area, you will be escorted into the laser surgery suite.
The total time you spend at the laser facility the day of
surgery will be less than two hours.
While the actual procedure is
painless due to the numbing eye drops, you may experience some
slight irritation during the immediate post-operative period.
Follow-up exams will be scheduled
for the doctor to check your eyes and test your vision for
correction results. However, you are encouraged to call our
office if you have any questions or concerns about your vision
correction.
For more information, visit the
web site of the Tennessee
Valley Laser Center.
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