Tampa Bay Ophthalmologists and LASIK surgeons
St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute is one of the best providers of LASIK in the Tampa Bay area. The expert team of doctors uses the latest technology and research available in the field of refractive surgery in order to customize the procedure in a way that best suits your unique set of eyes.
LASIK remains one of the most popular elective surgeries in the United States due to its ease and effectiveness. Patients who choose refractive surgery can typically lower their reliance on eyeglasses and contact lenses when navigating the world.
LASIK Surgery in Clearwater and St. Petersburg
To perform LASIK, one of the skilled Ophthalmologists at St. Michael’s will utilize an ultraviolet laser to remove a tiny amount of corneal tissue and reshape the cornea. After the curvature of the cornea has been fixed, light rays entering the eye will refract (bend) in a more normal fashion, thereby improving the quality of the patient’s vision.
LASIK surgery is a safe and fast. With the help of numbing anesthetic eyedrops, patients typically experience no pain during the surgery. Although patients can experience slight discomfort and impaired vision in the first 24 hours following LASIK, most people will notice significant improvement in their sight within a couple days.
Patients at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute often choose Epi-LASIK over traditional LASIK. Like LASIK, Epi-LASIK corrects refractive errors including farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism, but does so while creating a thinner corneal flap, which accelerates the healing time post-surgery.
In addition to LASIK and Epi-LASIK, the Ophthalmologists at St. Michael’s treat patients with cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus, macular degeneration and corneal conditions. The practice has won Best of Tampa Bay and Beacon of Light awards, and has accreditation from the AAAHC. To schedule a consultation for LASIK or another form of eye care, please call (800) 951-7935.
