LASIK
Wake Up to Clear Vision with LASIK
All around the world, and right here in eastern Tennessee, laser vision correction continues to change the lives of millions reducing or possibly even eliminating the need for glasses and contacts.
Imagine waking up with clear sight, no fumbling for your glasses on the nightstand – then driving to work wearing any pair of sunglasses (polarized always a plus). What a dream!
At Campbell Cunningham Laser Center, LASIK isn’t just about vision correction – it’s about improving your life. Clear vision that keeps up with your everyday adventures instead of getting in the way.
Because you deserve to see every detail.
LASIK at Campbell Cunningham Laser Center
Your local, fellowship-trained, LASIK surgeons and cornea specialists Jake McMillin and Eric Sollenberger, and the experienced team at Campbell Cunningham Laser Center, use advanced technology to customize your LASIK procedure for your unique eyes. The FS200 Femtosecond Laser allows for a bladeless LASIK treatment, designed for comfort and precision. This technology offers personalized treatment options and works together with the WaveLight Refractive Suite to help ensure accurate, computer-guided results at every step of the procedure.
Am I a LASIK candidate?
Your first step to determine if you are a candidate for LASIK is to request a Clear Vision Consultation at the Campbell Cunningham Laser Center.
- Over the age of 18
- Have had stable vision for at least one year
- Have a prescription within the treatable range
- Nearsightedness: up to about -8.00 to -10.00 dpt
- Farsightedness: up to about +4.00 to +6.00 dpt
- Astigmatism: up to about 5.00 dpt
- Have healthy, thick corneas
- Candidates should also be free of eye diseases or medical conditions that could affect healing
If we determine you are a good candidate for LASIK, we will schedule a preoperative exam to help determine the exact treatment plan that will be best for you. Then, it’ll be time to schedule your LASIK procedure! Call us at (865) 588-3937 or click the button below to get started. Want to have a better idea about your candidacy before you request an appointment? Click HERE to take our LASIK Candidacy Questionnaire.
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LASIK FAQs
What is LASIK?
LASIK, or Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is a specialized surgical procedure that uses a cool beam of ultraviolet light to reshape the cornea to improve vision. The first step involves using a femtosecond laser to carefully create a small flap in the cornea, which allows access for an excimer laser to gently reshape the cornea. Once that flap is put back into place, it begins to heal immediately. The LASIK technology utilized at Campbell Cunningham Laser Center is 100% blade-free and offers some of the most precise and predictable outcomes to date.
What is LASIK recovery like?
Many patients notice clearer vision within hours of their LASIK procedure, with vision continuing to improve over the following days and weeks. While recovery is typically quick, every patient heals at a different pace.
To monitor your progress and ensure optimal healing, we schedule follow-up visits one day after surgery, then at approximately two weeks, one month, three months, six months, and one year after your procedure.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need additional post-operative care at any point during your recovery, our team is available to see you as needed at no additional cost.
What are examples of things that would disqualify me for LASIK?
LASIK disqualifying examples include being under the age of 18, having an unstable vision prescription (no significant changes for at least one year), or having a prescription that falls outside the treatable range (-10 ≤ or +6 ≥).* Certain eye conditions such as thin or irregular corneas, keratoconus, severe dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma or active eye infections may also disqualify you. Medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or being pregnant or nursing can affect healing and may require delaying or avoiding LASIK. *The best way to know for sure is to schedule a Clear Vision Consultation, where our experienced team will carefully evaluate your eyes and recommend the safest vision correction option for you.
Am I too old for LASIK?
Technically, there is no upper age limit for LASIK as age alone does not determine candidacy – what matters most is the health of your eyes and the stability of your vision. As we get older, natural changes like the need for reading glasses or the development of cataracts can affect which vision correction option is best. During a Clear Vision Consultation at Campbell Cunningham Laser Center, our experienced team will carefully evaluate your eyes and discuss whether LASIK or another procedure like Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) or Cataract Surgery is the safest and most effective choice for you.
Are there alternatives to LASIK?
Yes, alternatives to LASIK at Campbell Cunningham Laser Center include: PRK, EVO ICLTM and Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). Each LASIK alternative offers something different and covers a wide range of ages and lifestyles.