Leading Eye Surgeon Offers Straight Answers to the Top 5 Questions People Ask About 3D LASIK

July 14, 2011 - PRLog -- ORLANDO, FLA. — While LASIK has been available since the early 1990s, many people still have questions about the procedure. According to Dr. Joel Hunter, founder of Hunter Vision, Central Florida's exclusive 3D LASIK provider, following are the five most-asked questions.

1. Is it permanent? "Yes! It's safe, and the changes that the laser makes to the cornea are permanent," Dr. Hunter says. "It's true that as the eye ages, the natural lens inside the eye stiffens, causing a loss of near vision. However, with the advent of 'blended vision,' I am able to treat the eyes in a way that will allow for both reading and distance vision without glasses."

2. Does it hurt? "No. I have never had a patient that thought it was a 'big deal' after the surgery," he observes. "Almost everyone is understandably nervous before the procedure, and everyone is relieved afterward to realize that it was easier than they thought it would be."

3. Can it help astigmatism? "As an ophthalmologist, I can say unequivocally that 3D LASIK candidates can get rid of their astigmatism with a laser," he maintains. Astigmatism is a distortion in the curvature of the cornea. LASIK is able to change the shape of the cornea and remove the distortion entirely. "The difference between now and 10 years ago in what LASIK can do is staggering," adds Dr. Hunter, who utilizes the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment for SBK-LASIK and lens replacement available today.

4. Can it help reading vision? It is a great myth that there is no way to fix reading vision after the age of 40, Dr. Hunter explains. "With blended vision, we can remove the need for glasses at near and far."

5. How much does it cost? "Despite the advertising you see and hear from discount providers, the real answer is that it greatly depends on your needs and your desires," he notes. Hunter Vision has been deliberate about creating options for patients on a tight budget, including interest-free and traditional financing options to make monthly payments affordable enough for most candidates.

It's not uncommon for discount LASIK providers to cut prices in lieu of investing in new technology. He concludes. "I heard a wise man once say, 'There are two things in life one should never choose based on price and advertising: parachutes or surgeons.' I couldn't agree more."

ABOUT HUNTER VISION
Hunter Vision 3D LASIK was founded by Dr. Joel Hunter, the son and namesake of noted Central Florida pastor Joel C. Hunter. When you come to Hunter Vision, you get more than a "two-dimensional" exchange, you get a holistic experience and the most exceptional treatment available. Learn more at http://www.huntervision.com or by calling 407-385-1620.