LASIK FAQ

Understanding LASIK is the first step toward clearer vision. Our FAQ page is designed to answer your questions about LASIK, providing you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision. We’ve got you covered whether you’re curious about the procedure, recovery time, or costs.

Our Commitment to Quality

TLC Laser Eye Centers have developed the optimum safety standards for all aspects of your LASIK procedure. Our focus on continuous quality assurance and improvement has helped propel us forward as international leaders in the industry. Said another way, our commitment to quality is real and runs deep. Safety Standards With high safety standards, detailed… Continue Reading

The TLC Difference

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. SEE THE RESULTS.TM Poor eyesight stands in the way of you and life’s most meaningful moments. At TLC Laser Eye Centers, we focus on improving people’s vision in safe and life-changing ways. TLC Laser Eye Centers and its affiliates are North America’s largest LASIK Eye Surgery provider, with over a combined 5.5… Continue Reading

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a normal part of aging that becomes more apparent as people approach their 40s and 50s. As the human body ages, the lens inside the eye grows like rings on a tree.  It loses its elasticity, and therefore its ability to easily change focus, making it more difficult to read smaller print. Because LASIK… Continue Reading

Astigmatism

What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism occurs when your cornea is shaped like an egg. With astigmatism, more than one focal point within the eye distorts what you see. As a result, you experience a tilting of images due to the unequal bending of light rays entering your eyes. Many patients with myopia and hyperopia have some… Continue Reading

Partnering With Your Eye Doctor

These Optometrists Can Help You Make an Informed Decision About LASIK No one knows your eyes better than your eye doctor. When you have LASIK eye surgery at TLC Laser Eye Centers®, TLC Affiliated doctors of optometry will play an important role on your LASIK care team.  These Affiliated Optometrists work with TLC because of… Continue Reading

Common LASIK Terms

Here is a listing of common LASIK terms, defined, for when you are researching a laser eye surgery procedure: Acuity The capacity of the eye to see fine detail. Affiliated TLC Doctors Eye doctors who are part of TLC’s large network of affiliated optometrist and are trained to manage patients before and after laser vision… Continue Reading

LASIK Technology

LASIK Eye Surgery Technology to Meet Your Needs TLC understands how valuable your sight is to you, and that is why we keep our sights set on providing FDA-approved advanced technologies for our patients. At TLC, we believe that by combining over 30 years of experience and the latest advanced LASIK technology we can provide… Continue Reading

Homepage

The TLC Difference We Focus on Improving People’s Vision in Safe and Life-Changing Ways Safety The safety of our patients and team members is our first priority. Our centers continue to strictly follow the CDC guidelines to ensure that we can safely provide LASIK services in our communities. Affordability Don’t sacrifice quality for affordability. TLC… Continue Reading

20-20-20 Rule: Eye Care in Today’s Technology

Digital screens are everywhere. We work with screens, play with screens, and look at screens while we’re waiting in line. All of that screen-time comes with potential downsides, and may take a toll on our eyes over time. To try to minimize the negative effects and digital eye strain of extensive time looking at screens,… Continue Reading

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