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How to Proceed with Evaluation and Treatment

Step 1: Complimentary Evaluation - During this visit, we will perform testing to determine if you are a good candidate and start to determine which procedure is best for you. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of surgery in your case at length. Dr. Hersh will see you either on that day or on your measurement day. In any case he will review the findings with you. Patients are requested to bring along their current and old glasses, contact lenses, and prescriptions.

Step 2: LASIK Measurements & Examination - If you are a candidate, the next step is to complete your full examination and measurements. If you have a busy schedule, we try to reserve time so you can complete this on the day of your complimentary evaluation, or we can schedule a day at your convenience. During this visit, extensive optical testing and a complete examination are performed. This includes a battery of specialized measurements, computerized mapping of your cornea, and custom wavefront testing. The pre-operative evaluation typically lasts two to three hours. Since your eyes will be dilated with drops which may make your vision blurry, please make necessary arrangements for transportation.

After LASIK measurements and examination, your procedure can be scheduled.  We always reserve time during the week of your measurements or the week after so you can have your treatment done at your convenience. If you wear soft contact lenses, you will need to discontinue them at least one week before your procedure. For hard contact lenses, discontinue them at least two weeks before your procedure.

Registration Forms
To help speed you through your visit to CLEI, please feel free to complete the following registration forms and email them to us or bring them with you to your appointment.

CLEI Patient Registration Form

CLEI Health Information Practices

Acknowledgement of Health Information Practices

Directions to CLEI

Before the Procedure
You should allow approximately three hours on the day of your treatment and arrange for someone to drive you home. Please follow any directions which we have given you regarding your preoperative care. Remember to leave your contact lenses out as discussed above.

The Day of Your Treatment
Please do not wear eye or face makeup on the day of the procedure.When you arrive at CLEI, drops will be placed in your eye. All LASIK and PRK/LASEK procedures are performed using topical numbing drops.

After Treatment
After your treatment, a clear protective shield or goggles (for LASIK) or contact lens bandage (for LASEK/PRK) will be placed over the operative eye. LASIK patients are generally quite comfortable but may have a dry eye or scratchy sensation. There may be some discomfort for the first 24 to 72 hours after LASEK/PRK. You will be given medications and drops to minimize any discomfort. Most patients can return to work within one to two days depending on their occupation. We will see you for followup exams the day after your procedure (generally, a short visit) and 1 month later (a longer visit during which a number of examinations are done). Some patients may require additional visits. Please remember that these visits and the post-operative medications are very important to the long-term success of your treatment. Restrictions after treatment include (1) no eye makeup for 3 days, (2) no swimming for 2 weeks, and (3) no eye rubbing for 2 weeks. We also suggest using sports goggles for contact or ball sports for 1 month after the procedure.

Payment Options
We provide the following payment options.

Monthly Payment Plan
Cash or Check
Credit Cards
Flex Account
Insurance Coverage

Care Credit is a flexible monthly payment option offered by The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute.  This option is designed to make monthly payments for procedures quite affordable. Different payment options are available depending on your needs. We will discuss details with you or please feel free to complete the online application below.
Care Credit Online Application

 Cash and checks are accepted.  Payment is due at time of service. 

  We accept major credit cards including:

· VISA
· MASTERCARD
· AMERICAN EXPRESS

Your company may offer a medical spending account, which allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for your medical expenses.  Please contact your employer for more details. In some cases, LASIK may be tax deductible. Please consult your accountant about your particular situation

Most insurance companies do not cover LASIK and refractive surgery.  If your insurance provider does offer this benefit, we will give you the proper information for you to file your claim. To provide our patients with the best personalized service, we maintain no contract agreements with managed care insurance companies.

For further information and appointments:
Call or email The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute - Hersh Vision Group
Telephone: 201-883-0505
Fax: 201-692-9646

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