Why should I choose to have my LASIK surgery performed by Dr. Iftikhar Chaudhry?
What is our success rate with the LASIK procedure?
Is the surgery painful?
How much does the surgery cost?
What are my payment options for laser vision correction?
How soon can I have the surgery performed?
Is there a guarantee for the results of LASIK surgery?
How precise is the excimer laser?
Where is our office located (Directions to IC Laser Eye Care)?
Can I still wear contact lenses or glasses after surgery?
Is the surgery permanent?
What is the right age to have LASIK?
What are the long term effects of LASIK?
Patient referrals?
Are there risks?
Why should I choose to have my LASIK surgery performed by Dr. Chaudhry?
Dr. Chaudhry's experience in performing LASIK is unparalleled in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley area. He is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and LASIK specialist as well as the Co-Director of Refractive Surgery at Temple University Department of Ophthalmology. He has received fellowship training from Tufts University and Harvard University's Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary. Currently, Dr. Chaudhry is an Assistant Professor as well as the Co-Director of Refractive Surgery at Temple University Medical School. In addition, he has had the LASIK procedure performed upon his eyes.
Dr. Chaudhry has performed countless LASIK procedures and during this time, he has developed a record of obtaining excellent results. He is also well experienced in preventing and managing problems associated with difficult LASIK surgeries. He is the author of numerous publications and is currently working on surgical clinical trials for new technologies to correct vision disorders.
At IC Laser Eye Care, our motto is Excellence in Eye Care because we really believe in providing the best personal care for all our patients. So if you have LASIK performed at IC Laser Eye Care, Dr. Chaudhry will personally perform the before and after surgery examinations in addition to performing your surgery thus insuring the best results. You will not be referred to an outside laser corporation.
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What is our success rate with the LASIK procedure?
Most individuals achieve their best possible vision without glasses or contacts after LASIK.
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Is the surgery painful?
We use anesthetic eye-drops that eliminate all pain during the LASIK procedure. There is no bleeding or need for injections before or during the operation.
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How much does the surgery cost?
At IC Laser Eye Care, we really believe price should not keep any one from seeing clearly. So we provide the most competitive prices in the region.
The cost for LASIK surgery varies from one individual to the next depending on eye conditions. Our prices are very competitive, but you will need to come in for a consultation to determine what your actual price will be. The fee covers everything - from the surgery to the follow-up visits. If an enhancement is needed that is covered as well. The initial consultation is free. However, we have periodic promotions which the bring the price of the procedure .
Cost is an important factor, but surgeon experience in performing LASIK surgery is the most important factor as it determines how well you will see after surgery. Dr. Chaudhry has an unparalleled level of experience with LASIK.
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What are my payment options for laser vision correction?
We accept cash, check, and major credit cards. Most individuals who finance the surgery do so by using their credit cards. We also offer a competitive financing program for patients who would like to make the surgery more affordable.
Click here for more information on our financing options.
Our prices are the most reasonable in the area.
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How soon can I have the surgery performed?
Call Today...See Tomorrow! We offer convenient weekend and evening hours for both surgery and consultations. We attempt to meet the needs of our patients. After all, our patients come first.
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Is there a guarantee for the results of LASIK surgery?
A: Realistically, no honest physician can guarantee perfect results. We offer a 'touch-up' for those individuals who require a second procedure. However, this is not needed in the vast majority of our patients. There is no additional surgery fee for enhancement.
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How precise is the excimer laser?
Each laser pulse removes .25 microns of corneal tissue. A red blood cell is 7 microns in diameter and a human hair is 50 microns in diameter. The numbers speak for themselves the excimer laser is extremely precise.
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Where is our office located (Directions to IC Laser Eye Care)?
IC Laser has three locations to better serve you. Select a location near you.
Click here to see a map and get directions.
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Can I still wear contact lenses or glasses after surgery?
Most individuals do not wear glasses or contact lenses after LASIK. However, for those few who do need or want to wear glasses or contacts for some occasions (e.g. driving or reading), they can still use them.
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Is the surgery permanent?
Yes the results of LASIK are permanent. They are however adjustable such that future correction of near-sightedness, far-sightedness, or astigmatism can be performed to touch up the original procedure.
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What is the right age to have LASIK?
There is no strict age requirement. The key to being a good candidate is that your glasses and/or contact lens prescription should be relatively stable. Most individuals have reached a point at which their prescription will remain relatively stable by the age of 20-21.
Dr. Chaudhry has treated patients 18-70 years of age with LASIK.
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What are the long term effects of LASIK?
The 10 year follow-up of patients undergoing laser vision correction procedures is very stable. In fact, the behavior of an eye that has had LASIK parallels the behavior of a normal eye that has not had surgery.
LASIK has been performed since 1991. Based on what we have learned from performing eye surgery over time, we know that if an eye is stable in its vision at 2 years, then it should remain stable at 20 years and beyond. Since visual results from laser vision correction procedures have been stable after 10 years, they should remain stable over a lifetime.
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Patient Referrals?
Upon your request, we have many individuals that we have treated who would be happy to share their LASIK experiences with you.
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Are there risks?
Yes. It is our responsibility to discuss the risks and benefits of LASIK surgery and help you determine whether this procedure is right for you. Virtually everything you do has risks (driving, playing sports, etc.). The popularity of this procedure worldwide supports the overwhelming success of LASIK.
