San Antonio eye care
LASIK eye surgery in San Antonio, TX
LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser so light focuses correctly on the retina, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses and contacts.
What is LASIK?
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. A thin flap is created on the surface of the cornea, an excimer laser reshapes the tissue underneath, and the flap is laid back in place, where it bonds on its own without stitches.
Dr. Kavanagh has been performing refractive surgery for more than 20 years and evaluates each patient for LASIK, PRK, ICL or lens-based options, so you get the procedure that fits your eyes.
LASIK care in San Antonio
Patients come to our San Antonio – Medical Center office at 10935 Wurzbach Rd, Suite 202 for LASIK care from Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, Leon Valley, Helotes, Universal City and across San Antonio. With three San Antonio offices (Medical Center, North Central and South), there is usually one close to home or work. Dr. Kavanagh operates at three San Antonio surgery centers, plus GRMC Outpatient in Seguin.
Signs LASIK may be worth a look
- You depend on glasses or contacts for daily activities
- Contacts have become uncomfortable or dry
- Your prescription has been stable for at least a year
- You play sports, swim or work where glasses get in the way
Who is a good candidate
- Adults 18 and older with a stable prescription
- Healthy corneas of adequate thickness
- No uncontrolled dry eye or active eye disease
- Not pregnant or nursing
How we evaluate it
A LASIK evaluation includes corneal mapping (topography and tomography), corneal thickness measurement, a detailed refraction, a dry eye check and a dilated exam. If the measurements show LASIK isn't the safest option, we discuss alternatives such as PRK or ICL.
Treatment options
Dr. Kavanagh and our team see patients for LASIK at our San Antonio office and across South Texas. Every plan is tailored to your eyes after an exam.
For educational purposes. This page explains common conditions and treatments to help you prepare for your visit. Your exam determines the right plan for your eyes.
NormalUncorrected nearsightedness
How it can look
LASIK, seen through the patient's eyes
Drag the slider to compare normal vision with a simulation of uncorrected nearsightedness. Everyone's experience is different, and early stages may cause no visible change at all.
Questions
Common questions
Does LASIK hurt?
Numbing drops are used, so the procedure itself is not painful. You may feel pressure briefly. Mild scratchiness for a few hours afterward is common.
Will I need reading glasses later?
LASIK corrects your distance prescription, but everyone eventually develops presbyopia (age-related near focusing loss), usually in their 40s. Monovision LASIK and lens-based options can help.
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