Eye Surgery Consultations in Lake Worth, FL
If you’ve been thinking about LASIK or another vision correction procedure, the first step is a consultation. At Planet Vision Eyecare, we don’t perform surgery, but we help you decide if it’s the right option for you. Our role is to evaluate your eye health, answer your questions, and refer you to a trusted surgical partner.
Are You a Good Candidate?
Laser eye surgery isn’t for everyone, and that’s exactly why a thorough consultation is so important. Our eye doctors evaluate multiple factors to help determine if you’re a good fit for a procedure like LASIK, PRK, or SMILE.
You may be a candidate if you:
- Are over 18 with a stable prescription for at least one year
- Have healthy corneas and no signs of active eye disease
- Are not pregnant or nursing
- Don’t have a history of severe dry eye or uncontrolled medical conditions
- Have realistic expectations about the benefits and limitations of surgery
During your evaluation, we’ll perform detailed testing to check your corneal shape and thickness and discuss your lifestyle needs to help guide your decision.
Types of Laser Eye Surgery We Counsel On
Not all vision correction procedures are the same, and choosing the right one depends on your eyes, lifestyle, and goals. During your consultation, we’ll walk you through the most common options:
LASIK
The most well-known procedure, LASIK, reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It offers fast recovery and clear vision for many patients.
PRK
Photorefractive Keratectomy is a great option for patients with thinner corneas. PRK removes the outer layer of the cornea to reshape it, with a slightly longer recovery time than LASIK.
SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)
A minimally invasive procedure that treats nearsightedness with a small incision and no corneal flap. Ideal for certain prescriptions and patients with active lifestyles.
Our Role in Your Surgery
If you’re a good candidate for laser vision correction, we’ll refer you to a trusted local ophthalmologist who specializes in the procedure that best suits your needs. We coordinate directly with their team to ensure your pre-operative and post-operative care is smooth, accurate, and well-managed.
We’ll continue to monitor your eye health before and after surgery, adjusting your care as your vision stabilizes and answering your questions.
Our priority is simple: to help you make the right choice for your long-term visual comfort and clarity, whether or not that includes surgery.
Not a Candidate? You Still Have Options
If laser eye surgery isn’t right for you, whether due to eye health, lifestyle, or personal preference, you still have effective, non-surgical options for clear, comfortable vision.
At Planet Vision Eyecare, we offer:
- Custom contact lens fittings, including options for astigmatism and dry eye
- Orthokeratology (ortho-k) for overnight vision correction without daytime lenses
- High-definition digital lenses for glasses with enhanced visual clarity
- Specialty care for complex conditions that may make surgery riskier, like keratoconus or severe dry eye
You’ll never feel pressured into a procedure that doesn’t suit your eyes, your goals, or your comfort level. Our focus is always on helping you find the best solution, not just the most popular one.