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Transform Your Vision
with LASIK Surgery
If you’re tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery can provide you with clear, sharp vision and reduce your dependence on corrective eyewear.
Moses Eyecare Center offers comprehensive LASIK consultations to determine if you are a suitable candidate for this procedure. If you’re ready to see what life looks like with clearer vision, please book a consultation with our team today!
What Is
LASIK Surgery?
LASIK (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a popular refractive surgery that can correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
It involves reshaping your corneal tissue using a laser to help change how light enters the eye, supporting clearer vision without the need for glasses or contacts.
The LASIK
Consultation Process
During your LASIK consultation, we’ll evaluate your eye health, assess your vision prescription, and discuss your lifestyle and visual goals.
If we determine you’re a candidate for LASIK, we’ll refer you to an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) to perform the procedure. We can then help manage the recovery process by having you come in for routine eye check-ups.
Comprehensive Eye Exam
We can conduct a thorough examination of your eyes to assess your overall eye health, measure your refractive error, and determine if you have any underlying eye conditions that may affect your eligibility for LASIK.
Corneal Mapping
Using modern diagnostic technology, we will create a detailed map of the cornea to evaluate its shape, thickness, and curvature. This information helps determine the appropriate treatment plan.
Discussion of Expectations
We will discuss the potential benefits and risks of LASIK surgery, address any concerns or questions you may have, and help you have realistic expectations about the procedure and its outcomes.
Candidacy Evaluation
Based on your eye examination and corneal mapping results, we can determine if you are a suitable candidate for LASIK surgery. Factors such as the stability of your prescription, corneal thickness, and overall eye health will be taken into consideration.
Customized Treatment Plan
If you are deemed a good candidate for LASIK, we can develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific visual needs and goals. Our team can explain the LASIK procedure in detail, including what to expect before, during, and after the surgery.
Benefits
of LASIK Surgery
LASIK surgery offers numerous benefits, including:
- Improved Vision: LASIK can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses, providing clearer, sharper vision.
- Convenience and Freedom: Enjoy the convenience of clear vision without the hassle of glasses or contacts, whether for work, sports, or everyday activities.
- Quick Recovery: Most patients experience improved vision within a day or two after LASIK surgery, with minimal downtime.
- Long-Term Results: The effects of LASIK are typically long-lasting, providing long-term vision correction.
Is LASIK
Right for You?
While LASIK can be life-changing for many people, it may not be suitable for everyone.
Our consultation process can help us look at the exact needs of your eyes to determine if LASIK is right for you. If you’re not a candidate for the procedure, we’ll develop alternative strategies to help you achieve the vision you’re looking for.
Take a look at some of the most common concerns that can prevent people from having LASIK surgery. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us today.
Unstable Prescription
Your vision prescription should be stable for at least one year before considering LASIK surgery.
Eye Health
Pregnancy or Nursing
Hormonal changes during pregnancy and nursing can affect vision, so it is best to wait until your vision stabilizes before considering LASIK.
Book Your LASIK Consultation
If you are interested in LASIK surgery or want to explore your vision correction options, contact Moses Eyecare Center to book a LASIK consultation.
Our team is here to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and help determine if LASIK is the right choice for you.
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Explore Our Locations
Merrillville
- Phone: 219-736-2020
- Fax: 219-769-3884
- 70 E. 68th Place
- Merrillville, IN 46410
- * Monday : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ** Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- * Wednesday : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ** Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 3rd Saturday of the month
Gary
- Phone: 219-881-0655
- Fax: 219-769-3884
- 701 W 5th Ave
- Gary, IN 46402
- Monday: Closed
- * Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: CLOSED
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hebron
- Phone: 219-996-2800
- Fax: 219-996-2880
- 630 N. Front St.
- Hebron, IN 46341
- * Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- ** Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 3rd Saturday of the month
Lowell
- Phone: 219-696-8077
- Fax: 219-696-3570
- 117 Deanna Dr.
- Lowell, IN 46356
- * Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday (Lunch 1-2): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- ** Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 4th Saturday of the month
Crown Point
- Phone: 219-663-4450
- Fax: 219-663-4455
- 1861 E. Summit St.
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- ** Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- * Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ** Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 2nd Saturday of the month
Griffith
- Phone: 219-924-8000
- Fax: 219-924-9460
- 130 S. Broad Street
- Griffith, IN 46319
- * Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ** Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- ** Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 2nd Saturday of each month
Glen Park
- Phone: 219-887-0030
- Fax: 219-887-5437
- 3229 Broadway
- Gary, IN 46409
- * Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- * Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Valparaiso
- Phone: 219-615-3352
- 115 Lincolnway
- Valparaiso, IN 46383
- ** Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- * Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday : 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 1st Saturday of the month
St. John
- Phone: 219-351-5049
- Fax: 219-558-0071
- 7974 Wicker Ave.
- St. John, IN 46373
- Monday: Closed
- * Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ** Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 1st Saturday of the month
Hammond
- Phone: 219-802-8461
- Fax: 219-803-0934
- 7414 Indianapolis Blvd.
- Hammond , IN 46324
- * Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- * Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ** Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 4th Saturday of each month
Winfield
- Phone: 219-226-9477
- Fax: 219-226-9481
- 10707 Randolph St.
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- ** Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- * Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: CLOSED
- ** Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- * Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- ***Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
** Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*** Open the 1st Saturday of the month
A Style for Everyone
Fashionable and affordable eyewear is available at all Moses Eyecare locations. Our optical Center display thousands of frames ranging from today’s designer styles to an economical “sight-saver” collection.
Highly trained and helpful opticians are here to help you select comfortable frames and the newest lens designs to keep you seeing and looking your absolute best.
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