Your LASIK Procedure at Rosin Eyecare
Rosin Eyecare has been Chicago’s trusted source of eye care and vision correction for nearly a century — and ever since we adopted LASIK treatment, we’ve set the standard for what a personalized surgical experience should look like.
As we like to put it, we’re in the “see better” business. Our process is designed to make it easy to get improved vision, decreased dependence on eyewear, and a simpler, stress-free lifestyle as quickly and comfortably as possible.
What is The LASIK Procedure?
When you have a vision issue like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism, it means that one or both eyes aren’t able to focus correctly at certain distances. These issues occur when your cornea, the front layer of your eye that focuses vision, is shaped wrong.
What LASIK and similar surgeries offer is a painless way to reshape the cornea so that it can give you clearer vision at all distances. LASIK is one of the most common eye surgeries in the world. This simple outpatient procedure can improve your vision — and your quality of life!
LASIK Offers Clearer Vision — With No End in Sight
You have a lot to look forward to after your LASIK treatment. Get started on your future with clear vision: Schedule a free LASIK consult today.
The Life-Changing Potential of LASIK Treatment
At Rosin Eyecare, we’re proud to offer wide selection of eyeglasses and contact lenses so that every patient can find what fits their needs, but for some patients, a life without eyewear is a better fit for their lifestyle. For these patients, LASIK doesn’t just provide clear vision — it also provides convenience and peace of mind.
LASIK is a straightforward process with a simple first step: finding out if you’re a candidate. Take our LASIK Self-Test to find out if LASIK or a related procedure can improve your eyesight.
LASIK Safety & Technology
Since it was developed, LASIK has always been a safe procedure, but it was partially completed by hand at first. Today’s “all-laser” LASIK, performed by the world’s top surgeon’s, offers precise results and fast recovery times.
At Rosin Eyecare, we want to bring Chicago the best of the best, and we believe the best all-laser LASIK is the Alcon WaveLight® Refractive Suite. The FS200 femtosecond laser and EX500 excimer laser use Wavefront Optimized® procedure planning, and the WaveNet™ Computer Network, to feed this information to several systems at once.
This integrated system allows us to customize your procedure to the smallest degree — for extremely precise vision correction.
The Rosin LASIK Experience
Your LASIK journey is designed to be convenient from start to finish. Free LASIK consultations are available with Comprehensive Eyecare Physicians, P.C., located inside our 35+ Rosin Eyecare clinics. When it’s time for surgery, you’ll visit our Niles LASIK Center, where Dr. Jonathan Rosin will perform your procedure. After surgery, your post-operative care returns to your preferred Rosin Eyecare location, so you can receive your follow-up care close to home.
Pre-LASIK Consult and Eye Exam
We want you to be excited about your new vision from our first conversation onward. During your consultation, we will:
- perform detailed testing
- take measurements to ensure you will benefit from LASIK
- ask for pharmacy information for post-op eye drops
- provide a detailed itinerary and list of pre-surgery dos and don’ts.
Our Safe, Painless LASIK Procedure
On the day of surgery, Dr. Jonathan Rosin will sit down with you to discuss any last-minute concerns, make sure you have transportation home, go over your procedure once more, and discuss outcomes. The surgery area will be numbed and then surgery itself will last only about 10 minutes. You’ll likely feel slight pressure on your eye, but little else.
LASIK Treatment Recovery & Results
We examine your eyes just after surgery to ensure success, then discharge you with a post-operative care package, including eye drops. You may feel some slight discomfort the following day, but most patients see results and return to normal activities within 24 hours. Following surgery you can schedule at any of our 35+ locations for your post-op appointments:
- Following day
- One week
- One month
- Three months
- Six months
Common LASIK Questions
Rosin Eyecare has been Chicago’s trusted source of eye care and vision correction for nearly a century — and ever since we adopted LASIK treatment, we’ve set the standard for what a personalized surgical experience should look like. Here are some common LASIK procedure questions.
Is LASIK safe?
LASIK is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world and boasts remarkable success rates. For most patients, the greatest risk is temporary dry eye.
Does LASIK hurt?
All you should feel during the procedure itself is a slight pressure during operation.
How long does LASIK take?
The LASIK procedure itself can take less than 10 minutes, but you should put aside a couple of hours for the entire surgical appointment.
Is LASIK permanent?
Your cornea is reshaped, meaning the improvement offered by LASIK is permanent. However, other eye conditions and factors can make your vision degrade over time, even if the cornea is still doing its job correctly. We offer free touch ups for a year after surgery, or longer with our LASIK Lifetime Plan.
Are there any side effects from LASIK?
You may experience some eye discomfort such as dry eye, or slight visual distortion, in the hours or days following surgery, but these effects should dissipate quickly.
How much does LASIK cost?
LASIK is more affordable than ever, and much cheaper than a lifetime of eyewear. We’re happy to go over your specific insurance coverage and financing options with you as early as our first conversation.
Some insurance companies will extend a discount for laser vision correction; our laser vision coordinator will be happy to help you find out any information that you may need. Call 800-499-ROSIN (7674).
What's the recovery time, and do I need to take time off of work?
Recovery will vary from individual to individual, but most people are able to resume normal activities a day or so after surgery. We can help you determine if you should take time off of your specific job.
What's the difference between LASIK and PRK?
LASIK creates a small, self-healing flap and gently reshapes corneal tissue just beneath it. PRK painlessly reshapes the top of the cornea. Both have nearly identical outcomes, but your cornea’s thickness and condition may make one a better choice for you.
What is INTRALASE?
INTRALASE is the first blade-free laser technology for performing the critical first step of the LASIK procedure: creating the corneal flap. INTRALASE makes LASIK safer by replacing the hand-held microkeratome blade with the computer-guided precision of a laser. While LASIK has proven to be a successful and relatively safe procedure, the majority of complications with LASIK arose from the microkeratomes.
For some patients, depending on the thickness or shape of their cornea, INTRALASE would be the safest procedure. As always Dr. Rosin will discuss the best options for each individual patient. Any patient can choose to have INTRALASE if they wish.
What is CUSTOM LASIK?
Visx CustomVue individualized laser vision correction is setting a new standard for laser vision correction. Just like a fingerprint, each person’s vision is 100% unique to their eyes. A wavefront analysis is taken of the eyes, revealing imperfections that were not always detectable with previous methods of measuring your eyes. We can now address the unique imperfections of each individual’s vision and provide them with the potential to experience better vision than possible with glasses or contact lenses.
The FDA has recently changed the parameters so more patients are now candidates for CUSTOM LASIK. As always, Dr. Rosin will discuss with each patient all of their options and what procedure will be the best for them.
Will LASIK correct my reading vision?
Yes! Reading vision can get worse due to issues with the cornea (hyperopia), or the eye’s natural lens (presbyopia). LASIK is a perfect solution for myopia, and can still counteract the effects of presbyopia by correcting the cornea against the eye’s lens.
Can LASIK treat astigmatism?
Unless you have extreme astigmatism, success rates for LASIK are nearly identical for astigmatism as they are for nearsightedness or farsightedness.
How old do I have to be to get LASIK?
Patients need to be at least 21, largely because LASIK requires a stable vision prescription, and vision doesn’t fully stabilize until adulthood.
How do I know if I'm a candidate?
The best way to find out if you’re a candidate for LASIK is to get a free consultation. The main requirements are age, sufficient corneal thickness and health, and a stable vision prescription. However, many who don’t qualify for LASIK still qualify for an alternative like PRK.
What if I blink during the procedure?
You, and your eye, will be okay! Even if you’re able to blink despite the numbing agent, we have automatic eye tracking in place to make sure LASIK treatment stops if you blink or sneeze.
What will I feel during the procedure?
Your eyes will be numb, but you may feel slight pressure on your eyes.
How do I need to prepare for the procedure?
During your consultation, we’ll provide a full list of simple steps you should take in the days preceding your procedure, such as not using contact lenses for a few days beforehand.
Can I be put to sleep during the procedure?
While LASIK shouldn’t require you to be put to sleep, we want you to feel as comfortable with the procedure as possible. We can discuss your anesthesia options during your consultation.
MICHAEL P. WEISBERG, M.D.