LASIK Houston

The best way to determine candidacy is through a comprehensive eye examination. Key factors include age (18 or older), a stable prescription, adequate corneal thickness, and good overall eye health. IQ Laser Vision offers complimentary consultations to assess your suitability and recommend the most appropriate treatment if LASIK is not the right fit.

LASIK uses a corneal flap and an excimer laser to reshape the cornea and is suitable for most patients. PRK removes the surface layer of the cornea without creating a flap, making it ideal for those with thinner corneas. SMILE is a minimally invasive, flap-free procedure suited for patients with certain prescriptions. Your surgeon will recommend the best option based on your individual eye profile.

The LASIK procedure typically takes 10 to 15 minutes per eye. Most patients notice a significant improvement in their vision within 24 hours, with continued improvement over the following days. Full stabilization usually occurs within a few weeks.

You won't feel any pain during the procedure. Your surgeon will give you medicated eye drops so you don't feel any pain. The only thing you might feel is a slight pressure. By the time you get home after the procedure, your eyes might be stinging. Taking a 4-6-hour nap when you get home will help you be more comfortable as your eyes recover.

As an FDA approved procedure, LASIK is incredibly safe and has only continued evolving since its approval, becoming more precise, faster, and performed with increasingly state-of-the-art technology. Like any surgical procedure, there are risks that could occur, but they are very rare and almost always improved.

The best way to avoid these risks is to make sure you follow all instructions from your LASIK surgeon at IQ Laser Vision both before and after your procedure. A healthy and safe recovery will ensure that you'll have vision you'll love for the rest of your life. If LASIK would be unsafe for you, your eye doctor will recommend other procedures or just glasses. At IQ Laser Vision, we recommend no procedure in more than 10% of consultations.

We can't guarantee that you'll have 20/20 vision after LASIK, but most patients do end up with 20/20 vision or better after their procedure. What you can look forward to is being able to complete everyday tasks like reading a book, watching a movie, or putting on makeup without needing to worry about wearing glasses or contacts to see. That is life-changing!

Your vision will change later in life regardless of whether you have had laser eye surgery or not. As our bodies age — usually after 40 years old — we experience a decline in close (reading) vision, a condition called Presbyopia. By age 60, many individuals may experience Cataracts, a clouding of the natural lens that requires a special lens procedure to correct.

The goal of laser eye surgery is to provide clear vision and eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses for your current vision impairment. After your procedure, it can take about 3 to 6 months for your eyes to heal and fully adjust. Included with all laser eye surgery is our 1-year Commitment Promise, which covers follow-up appointments to monitor your vision. For nearsighted correction with LASIK, SMILE, and PRK, you may also qualify for our Lifetime Commitment Program. We find that less than 1% of laser eye surgery patients at IQ Laser Vision require more than one procedure to achieve their best corrected visual acuity.

Yes. IQ Laser Vision serves patients across the greater Houston area, including those seeking LASIK in The Woodlands, laser eye surgery in Sugar Land, LASIK in Katy TX, and surrounding communities. Contact our team to find the most convenient location for your consultation.

The exact cost of LASIK surgery varies depending on factors such as where you live, what condition your eyes are in, where you're having the procedure done, and how strong your prescription is. The price of LASIK in Houston typically ranges between $1,750 and $2,800 per eye. At IQ Laser Vision, Dr. Fred Mattioli offers straightforward pricing with no gimmicks. Contact us about LASIK affordability as we can help with various options from LASIK patient financing to HSA account fund usage.

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Over 30 million LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide, including by our surgeon Dr. Lin, since laser eye surgery was introduced decades ago. Long-term side effects are very rare. Common short-term side effects include dry eyes and halos/glare. In extremely rare cases where the stromal bed is below 250 microns (0.25mm), the cornea can become unstable and require other procedures to strengthen and reshape it. At IQ Laser Vision, we measure corneal thickness during surgery to ensure we maintain at least 270 microns in the stromal bed. With our Custom Micro-LASIK® thin flap technique, we usually maintain more than 350 microns in the stromal bed for greater stability and decreased potential for any long-term side effects.