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3 Common LASIK Questions

Monday, November 19, 2018

How do I know if LASIK is an option for me?

LASIK is an excellent option for many people to improve their vision without glasses or contact lenses. The best way to determine if you qualify for LASIK is through an eye exam with your eye doctor.

Here are some general guidelines:
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have healthy eyes – no evidence of a condition that could affect the healing process
• You cannot be pregnant or nursing, as your hormonal levels can affect measurements

The doctors at Summit Eye Center provide no-cost LASIK consultations. At this consultation, the doctor will thoroughly exam your eyes, discuss your goals/lifestyle and determine the best option for your individual situation.

What happens on the day of treatment?

LASIK is an outpatient procedure, which means you will spend an hour or two at the center and then return home afterword. You will need someone to drive you home, as your vision will be a little blurry right after the procedure.

The surgeon will place numbing drops in your eye. Then the surgeon will perform the procedure, using the laser to reshape the cornea...which improves the eyes focusing ability.

What is my LASIK recovery like?

Many LASIK patients see well the very next day after their procedure. You may resume most normal daily activities soon after. The speed of recovery depends on your personal healing pattern. Most people can return to work the day after surgery. You will have an exam the day after the procedure. You will then have another exam within the next few weeks and then 3 months later to monitor the healing process.

Summit Eye Center is available to answer any additional questions you have about LASIK. You can visit our website, www.summiteyekc.com, call us at (816) 246-2111 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule an appointment.

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Summit Eye Center

Summit Eye Center is a leading provider of ophthalmology services in Lee’s Summit, MO and the surrounding Kansas City area. Serving the Lee’s Summit community since 2005, we treat cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal and external diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. We also provide LASIK surgery and cosmetic treatments.

Our blog posts are written by our team of highly skilled eye doctors:

Dr. Kevin R. Skelsey, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Skelsey attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed an internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Obtaining his ophthalmology residency training at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dr. Skelsey now provides a wide variety of ophthalmology services. Dr. Skelsey is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of several medical organizations and has served as a past president of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Kelsey J. Kleinsasser, O.D. earned his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry. He completed externships at the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, IL, Omni Eye Specialists in Baltimore, MA, and Westside VA in Chicago, IL. Completing a residency in cornea and refractive surgery, Dr. Kleinsasser also provides a wide variety of eye care services. He is a member of several medical organizations and has served as a past president of the Heart of America Eye Care Congress and Optometric Society of Greater Kansas City.

Along with our team of dedicated support staff, Dr. Skelsey and Dr. Kleinsasser strive to provide the highest level of eye care treatment customized to the unique needs of each patient. Schedule an appointment today to meet Dr. Skelsey, Dr. Kleinsasser, and our team at Summit Eye Center.