Save on LASIK with Lasik Financing and Global Laser Vision, San Diego
Welcome to Global Laser Vision, the premier site for laser vision correction, LASIK, Custom LASIK, PRK, LASEK, and CK in San Diego. Global Laser Vision makes the surgery safe, simple and accessible to the public. We invite you to improve the quality of your life by reducing your dependency on wearing your glasses or contact lenses.
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Achieves 20/15 Vision in a Matter of Minutes!
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"I have chosen to have LASIK surgery because in my profession you have to be able to see what's going on, and also I read a lot in my daily life. I wanted to be able to see clear without having to wear glasses or contact lenses, plus it makes me look good! I highly recommend Global Laser Vision for the reason that in the profession I am in, we have things coming at us all time like 300 pound men trying to hurt you and you have to be able to see that coming at you in a split second. You know you have to be prepared for every situation and this is the right thing to do. Having LASIK surgery at Global Laser Vision was the best decision I've ever made!"
 Our surgeons are all cornea and refractive surgery specialists. If you're looking for LASIK or Custom LASIK in San Diego, including the new Wavefront LASIK procedure, then Global Laser Vision is ready to assist you to a better vision. Find out today about our latest promotion and see for yourself if you are a good candidate for this amazing technology.
Global Laser Vision has performed more than 45,000 LASIK procedures in San Diego and has offices serving both San Diego County and the Southern California region.
Convenient Locations
San Diego
Located directly across the street from the Fashion Valley mall downtown: 6950 Friars Road Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92108
How Does Lasik Work:
Typically, in a patient who is myopic or nearsighted, the light focuses in front of the retina (back layer of the eye) most typically due to one of two reasons: 1) either the eyeball is too elongated thereby the focused light falls in front of the retina or 2) the focusing power of the cornea (clear part at the front of the eyeball) is too much due to the steep curvature of the cornea. In either case, the laser can shave off some of the tissue from the center of the cornea, thereby changing its curvature and focusing power to allow the light to come into focus precisely on the retina.
Alternatively, In a hyperopic or farsighted patient, the light focuses behind the retina due to 1) either the eyeball being too short, or 2) the curvature of the cornea being too flat, leading to a weakened focusing power of the cornea. In either case, the laser can correct the problem by removing some of the tissue from the surrounding parts of the cornea, and thereby "steepening" its central power and its focusing power, leading to a precise focusing of the light on the retina.
When the patient has astigmatism, the cornea is more of a "football" shaped. In those cases, the laser re-shapes the cornea by removing tissue from some parts of the cornea to make the cornea more spherical in shape.
Lasik Procedure Step by Step:
Once the patient is directed to the procedure room and lies down comfortably on the laser bed, several numbing drops are placed in the eyes to be operated on. Then, a test is performed whereby the cornea is lightly touched to assure the numbness of the eyes prior to the start of the procedure. Once the patient confirms no sensation, a flap is created by the laser known as Intralase. This part of the procedure may take up to 30 seconds during which patients will experience some pressure on the eyes. Thereafter, the created flap is lifted and the laser is applied to reshape the cornea. Patients will hear some clicking noise during the application of the laser. This part of the procedure will typically take less than one minute to complete. Then, the flap is repositioned back in its original place where it attaches without the need for any stitches and the patient is accompanied to back to the front office to be discharged home.
Who is a good Lasik Candidate?
Ultimately Lasik candidacy is determined by the physician during the preliminary comprehensive examination which is performed by one of Global laser Vision's experienced doctors; however, there are some preliminary established guidelines that must be met prior to the examination as follows:
- Age over 18
- Stable prescription for one year prior to surgery
- Healthy eyes
- And for female patients: not being pregnant
It only takes a few minutes to treat a lifetime of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism:
In order to find out if you are a great candidate for this life changing procedure, please contact us at 800-GET LASIK (800-438-5274) to schedule a comprehensive consultation to discuss with our experienced doctors all your treatment options.
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