Seattle's Leader in LASIK Vision Correction FREE CONSULTATION 206.622.2020

 

  • Seattle's LASIK Leader.
  • "I highly recommend Sound Eye & Laser, Dr. Phillips and the entire staff!"
  • "This was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life, and I am so, so happy with the results."
  • The surgery was painless and quick... I walked out of my two month follow-up with 20/20 vision. It has been 30+ years since I could see anywhere near this well without some kind of lens.

    - Robert

  • "The results I got were fantastic!! The day after I had the procedure done, my vision was corrected to 20/15. It has held steady since. I highly recommend Sound Eye & Laser! They deliver results!"

To see if you are a candidate for Laser Vision Correction, you may schedule a free consultation with Dr. Phillips by calling 206.622.2020.

The consultation includes all of the measurements for surgery and a complete eye exam with dilation.

Learn more…

LASIK

LASIK  is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. In LASIK surgery, precise and controlled removal of corneal tissue by a special laser reshapes the cornea changing its focusing power. See our LASIK FAQ page for more information on recovery times, on how to determine if you are a good candidate, and related information.

LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A laser keratome (a laser device) is used to cut a flap in the cornea. A hinge is left at one end of this flap. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma, the middle section of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser vaporize a portion of the stroma and the flap is replaced.

Each vision correction situation requires a specific LASIK technique:

Farsightedness is treated by making the flat cornea steeper and removing tissues from the outside of the central optical zone of the cornea. This moves the point of focus from behind the retina to directly on the retina.

Nearsightedness is treated by making the steep cornea flatter and removing tissue from the center of the cornea. This moves the point of focus from in front of the retina to directly on the retina.

Astigmatism is treated by making the cornea more spherical, less rounder and oblong. This eliminates multiple focusing points within the eye and creates one point of focus on the retina. Astigmatism can also be treated during farsightedness procedures.

Are you a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery?

  • a good option for individuals who wish to reduce or eliminate their dependence on contacts or glasses
  • only available for patients who are over 18 years of age
  • a good option for those who have had a stable eye prescription for over a year
  • may not be a viable option for individuals with health issues affecting their eyes
  • not a viable option for individuals who have signs of glaucoma or cataracts


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