1. Screening:
This is the first step in the process. The purpose of this step is to find out if your refractive error falls within the present criteria to make you a possible candidate for LASIK.

2. Education:
You need a certain amount of information before you can
even consider the surgery. This step in the process provides you with various methods of receiving this information. You may find out that you are not comfortable with the procedure and its potential risks and complications along with the probability of achieving your desired results and the procedure is not for you. Or, you may feel confident, as many have, and
wish to proceed.

3. Counseling:
It is quite difficult to learn enough about LASIK by reading and watching videotapes. Dr. Kursar feels a one-on-one discussion is needed to make you feel comfortable with your understanding of the process. It is at this time that many of your questions will be answered concerning the numerous details required for successful completion of your surgery. The financial situation in your individual case will be thoroughly discussed at this time.

4. Examination:
A complete and comprehensive examination of your eyes is needed to identify any abnormalities, which are potential risks to your surgery. Also, a baseline measurement of your glasses need must be made in an effort to prevent under and over corrections. This will require your eyes being dilated, and you will need a driver to drive you home as the dilation may last several hours. Part of your examination, the topography, is only available at the facility at which you will be having your LASIK, therefore a trip to the facility will be needed sometime prior to your LASIK. This will be a good time to make any financial arrangements with the facility since your payment will be directly to the facility, who will in turn reimburse Dr. Kursar.

5. Surgery:
Dr. Kursar will carry out your LASIK at ST. LOUIS REFRACTIVE SURGERY CENTER, INC. Dr. Kursar and his staff will assist in making this decision. The entire process will be outlined for you in detail prior to your surgery.

6. Post-Op Care / Enhancements:
The postoperative period is very important to the overall success of your LASIK. This will be carried out by Dr. Kursar and his staff or by a trained Optometrist of your choosing in your area who has agreed to perform the same level of care, which Dr. Kursar requires of himself and his staff. This care lasts for the minimum of a year, is covered by the global fee, and is required of all patients receiving LASIK surgery by Dr. Kursar.

Enhancements are rare, but are occasionally needed. Under and over corrections are unusual, but occasionally occur. Correction of these problems with the laser may be possible depending upon the type of error. Correction will require an additional laser procedure, often of a lesser nature. These procedures, if needed, will be provided for 6 months without an additional surgical fee. Only a small fee may be made by the facility to cover the costs of disposables used.

Dr. Kursar sincerely hopes that this explanation will make you feel comfortable with the process and make your LASIK a pleasant process in achieving your desired results in correcting your vision to the best of his ability.