Am I A Good Candidate?
See if laser vision correction is for you.
If glasses or contacts seem to interfere with your enjoyment of daily life and
activities, laser vision correction can help. Low, moderate and severe nearsightedness,
farsightedness, and astigmatism may be corrected by one of the procedures.
Before your eyes can be corrected, however, a thorough exam must be conducted.
Most people with slight abberations in their sight have
otherwise healthy eyes, so this is generally little more than a routine examination.
Also please understand that any surgery carries some risk. Laser vision correction
is highly successful, but you should review all the information available before
making a decision.
What to Expect
A free initial evaluation is conducted by
Dr. Manche, who specializes in laser
vision correction procedures. This evaluation is necessary to determine if you
are a suitable candidate for laser vision correction.
After the initial free evaluation, if you choose to proceed with treatment, your
next visit will include testing specific to the procedure, such ascorneal mapping,
measurements, and a dilated exam. The charge for this visit is $174. This amount
will be deducted from your treatment cost. The fee is payable at the time of
service. Payment may be made by cash, check, ormost major credit cards. Most
insurance companies do not cover this procedure.
Whether you elect LASIK, PRK, or one of the other procedures, the entire process
takes approximately two hours. Recovery is usually around one to two days. During
the procedure you will remain awake, made comfortable through the use of anesthetic
eye drops. The actual time which is spent on the procedure is only a few minutes,and
you can have someone drive you home almost immediately thereafter.
The level of improvement depends on many factors, including the severity of your
condition. The overwhelming majority of persons who undergo laser vision correction
will notice a distinct improvement. The majority of patients regain a level of
clarity and sharpness that will negate the need for correctional devices such
as glasses or contacts.
"I was amazed at the results. After thirty-plus years of
wearing glasses or contacts, my sight was suddenly better than I could
ever remember. At first it seemed like it wasn't real."
"Dr. Manche is warm, personable, clear, and right there! No pretentious
doctor attitude, which made me feel comfortable with him immediately—very
important where my eyes are involved."
"As an ophthalmologist who performs LASIK surgery on a regular basis, I
understand the importance of excellent visual acuity. I chose Dr. Manche to perform
my LASIK surgery because of his experience, expertise and most importantly, his
high ethical standard. I now enjoy 20/20 vision in both eyes without glasses
or contact lenses."
"I trust Dr. Manche's judgement and skill and will recommend him to everyone
I know interested in the procedure. P.S. I was a very tough patient! Not only
am I a physician, but I'm married to an ophthalmologist!"
"Wow! Amazing! A miracle! Less than 24 hours ago I underwent the LASIK procedure
for my right eye. There was no pain during or after the procedure. My eye tested
20/20 this morning—my vision is wonderful! I also want to compliment the
entire staff for all the professional attention with a personal touch that I
received. The office is smoothly run, time scheduling is accurate and respects
the patient as much as the doctor."
Please call the Stanford Eye Laser Center for more information or to schedule
a free initial evaluation at (650) 498-7020.
