LASIK Vision Correction

Calgary, Alberta

Complimentary LASIK Evaluation with a Surgeon

Many LASIK centers offer a complimentary examination with an optometrist rather than the surgeon. At some centers the patient may not have an opportunity to meet the surgeon until just a few minutes before surgery. At Western Laser Eye Associates in Calgary, Alberta, we feel that the pre-operative assessment by the surgeon is an essential part of providing quality care. Dr. Anderson Penno performs a thorough, personal evaluation of every patient for LASIK/PRK, at no cost to you.

Preparing for your evaluation

If you normally wear contacts, you will need to leave them out for a while before your evaluation so your corneas will be in their natural shape.

Soft contacts - leave out for one week prior to evaluation

Hard contacts - leave out for two weeks prior to evaluation

Your evaluation will last about one hour. Because the exam involves dilation, you will need to arrange for someone to drive you home, and you should bring sunglasses to wear after your exam.

The exam

An important part of your evaluation is a full eye exam including:

• Dilation
• Mapping
• Analysis of corneal thickness

Dr. Anderson Penno will check your:

• Corneas
• Lenses
• Retinas
• Optic nerves
• Tear film
• Pupil size
• Eye dominance

Dilation is necessary, not only because it allows her to see inside of your eye, but because it relaxes the lens of your eye for a more accurate assessment of your visual acuity.

Discussing your concerns

During your evaluation, Dr. Anderson Penno will go over your medical history and discuss any concerns you may have about your eyes and your vision. After your exam, she will let you know if you have any eye conditions or medical conditions that could affect your surgery.

Dr. Anderson Penno has been a practicing ophthalmologist and laser eye surgeon for over ten years. She can care for most eye issues and will refer you to a specialist for any conditions or issues that she does not treat.

Recommending options

LASIK surgery involves creating a corneal flap. An important part of your evaluation is determining if this will be safe for your eyes. If you are not a good candidate for LASIK because of the condition of your eyes or lifestyle concerns, Dr. Anderson Penno may recommend PRK, which sculpts the outside of your cornea and presents less risk of complication.

Dr. Anderson Penno, serving Calgary, Alberta, combines ten years of LASIK and PRK experience, today's most advanced technology, and customized care to give you your best possible vision. Please call or email the office to schedule your free LASIK/PRK Evaluation today. At Western Laser Eye Associates, We Focus on Quality Care.