Patient Education: Laser Vision Center

Information about your pre-operative visit

If you are qualified to receive laser vision correction, the next step in the procedure is a pre-operative visit. This exam will be more comprehensive than your initial screening.

• You may be asked to not wear contact lenses before your visit; contact lenses may warp the cornea. Not wearing contact lenses will help your doctor plan your laser surgery on a more stable corneal surface.

• You will have blurry vision for some time after your exam because of the dilating drops. The drops are necessary to properly evaluate your retina. You should be able to drive, with the use of your glasses, but if you are uncertain, make arrangements for someone to drive you home from your pre-operative appointment.

If you have any further questions, please call us at (888) LUHS-888 and ask to speak with one of our laser vision correction specialists.