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.

Custom LASIK

What is Custom LASIK?

Custom LASIK is a term that refers to an enhanced type of LASIK laser vision correction eye surgery that treats both low order and higher order aberrations. Traditional LASIK procedures allow patients to see 20/20 or better. This frees them from their glasses and contacts lenses, but traditional LASIK can’t correct high order aberrations such as glare and halo.Low order aberrations are myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, and can be corrected with traditional LASIK. High order aberrations can’t be measured with standard refraction, and are usually measured by an abertometer. These measurements are then converted to a wavefront map of your eye, and this map is what allows your doctor to correct both low order and high order aberrations with Custom LASIK.

The wavefront map acts as a 3D personalized guide to your eye, just like a fingerprint. Since the wavefront map shows your detailed vision correction needs, your doctor is able to provide you with a more tailored procedure.

How is Custom LASIK different from LASIK?

Custom LASIK allows you to receive a customized vision correction procedure that is completely tailored to your individual eye. The doctors at Ophthalmology Associates recognize that not all eyes are the same, and not every vision problem can be corrected by standard LASIK. Custom LASIK will correct many high order aberrations that can cause problems in Tradition LASIK patients.

Is Custom LASIK right for me?

The only way to determine if Custom LASIK would be a good procedure for your eyes is to visit our St. Louis LASIK center. Our doctors will have to conduct a series of diagnostic tests to accurately measure your vision. A wavescan of your eyes will be conducted as part of this very extensive eye exam. This exam allows us to determine that you are a good candidate for Custom LASIK.

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If you have questions about Custom LASIK laser vision correction or are searching for a Board-Certified LASIK surgeon, we encourage you to contact us here at Ophthalmology Associates- The Cornea and Laser Vision Institute. With three locations in the Central Eastern Missouri region, we are proud to serve the surrounding communities of St. Louis, St. Peters and Sullivan.