This document provides essential information about LASIK eye surgery. It explains that LASIK is a laser procedure that can correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It has a high success and satisfaction rate, with about 96% of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better. The benefits of LASIK include being able to participate in sports and daily activities without glasses or contacts. Recovery is typically quick, with most vision improvement noticed immediately after surgery. LASIK results can last for life but age-related vision issues may still develop later in life. The costs vary depending on individual factors but financing options are available. The document encourages scheduling a free consultation with Dr. Foul

1. LASIKE S S E N T I A L F A C T S
Y O U N E E D T O K N O W
E L I M I N A T E Y O U R D E P E N D E N C E O N
G L A S S E S
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2. WHAT IS
LASIK?
LASIK is a laser eye surgery
procedure performed to
correct common refractive
vision errors such as
nearsightedness,
farsightedness and
astigmatism. LASIK has one of
the highest safety and patient
satisfaction rates of any
surgical procedure. According
to the American Society of
Cataract and Refractive
Surgery, approximately 96%
of LASIK patients achieve
20/20 vision or better.

3. LASIK BENEFITS
PARTICIPATE IN YOUR
FAVORITE SPORTS WITHOUT
CORRECTIVE EYEWEAR
SEE CLEARLY FROM THE
MOMENT YOU WAKE UP
ELIMINATE THE HASSLES
ASSOCIATED WITH GLASSES
AND CONTACT LENSES
ELIMINATE A BAG FULL OF
BULKY CONTACT LENS
SOLUTION WHILE TRAVELING
NO MORE SWITCHING
BETWEEN GLASSES AND
SUNGLASSES ALL DAY LONG
IMPROVED PERIPHERAL
VISION
BETTER NIGHT VISION
REDUCED ALLERGY
SYMPTOMS

4. AM I A LASIK CANDIDATE?
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Have healthy
eyes
Over the age
of 18
Stable vision
prescription
for at least 2
years
Suffer from
refractive vision
errors such as
nearsightedness,
farsightedness
or astigmatism
Have
sufficient
corneal
thickness to
accommodate
the creation
of a corneal
flap
No eye
infections or
injuries for
at least 1
year
No corneal
scarring

6. LASIK RECOVERY
Minimal downtime --
resume normal activities
within a few hours. You
should notice improved
vision almost immediately.
You may experience dry
eyes after LASIK. This is
usually temporary and will
subside in 4-6 weeks. Dr.
Foulkes can provide
prescription eye drops to
treat this condition.
You may experience glare
or halos at night during
the first month of recovery.
This is usually temporary
and will subside as your
eyes heal.

7. HOW LONG DOES LASIK LAST?
Your LASIK results will be permanent, providing you with excellent
vision for the rest of your life. However, you may still develop age-
related vision conditions such as presbyopia, cataracts or
glaucoma as you get older.

8. HOW MUCH DOES LASIK COST?
The cost of LASIK may vary based on factors such as the severity
of your refractive error, the technology used for your procedure,
and the experience of your LASIK surgeon. Dr. Foulkes offers a
variety of financing options in order to ensure your procedure
can fit into your budget.

9. WHY CHOOSE
FOULKES VISION
OVER 20 YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
HAS PERFORMED OVER
48,000 LASIK PROCEDURES
USES THE LATEST AND MOST
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
WITH ALL LASIK PATIENTS
COMMITTED TO DELIVERING
EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT CARE
PERSONALLY HANDLES ALL
ASPECTS OF THE
PROCEDURE AND IS
AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS DAY
OR NIGHT DURING THE
RECOVERY PERIOD

10. THANK YOU!
S C H E D U L E A F R E E
C O N S U L T A T I O N T O
F I N D O U T I F L A S I K I S
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