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We aim to break down any cost issues that our patients may have if they are considering LASIK eye surgery. Our LASIK center goes way beyond what other centers do to help our patients overcome this affordability issue. If cost is something that has been holding you back from vision correction you should really contact us as soon as possible to set up a consultation. Ophthalmology Associates offers 0% financing, on approved credit with low fixed monthly payments, no down payment and no pre-payment penalty.
Cataract patients now have an option to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. NEW premium lens implant technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery. If you are seeking the ReZoom or ReSTOR® IOL lens options in St. Louis the doctors at Ophthalmology Associates can help you decide which option is right for you! Ophthalmology Associates also has an accommodating IOL option known as the Crystalens®.
Find out if you can be a LASIK candidate. Take our LASIK self-evaluation test and you will be evaluated and contacted by one of our LASIK coordinators to discuss your candidacy. If you meet the requirements of our test we will suggest an in person pre-operative eye exam. This eye exam is a complete eye health eye exam and will most likely be one of the most thorough eye exams of your life. We obviously take your vision very seriously at Ophthalmology Associates.
Corneal Edema
Corneal edema is a swelling of the cornea, the clear dome at the front of the eye. The cornea works with the lens to refract light and help the eye to focus. When the cornea swells, it is often because of a problem with the endothelial layer of the cornea. The endothelial layer makes up the inner layer of the cornea and consists of a network of cells, endothelium. The endothelium pumps fluid in and out of the cornea to keep it dry and maintain its clarity. These cells can be damaged by both trauma and disease. Once these cells are damaged, they cannot repair or replace themselves. The cells are not able to function as well, and the cornea begins to swell with fluid (corneal edema). This causes clouding of the cornea and blurry vision. At The Cornea and Laser Vision Institute, our doctors can diagnose corneal edema with a detailed but painless eye examination.