What Happens During a Consultation with a LASIK Specialist?

So, you’re thinking about LASIK laser eye surgery. But you’re not quite sure what the process looks like, or if it’s even right for you. That’s where a proper consultation with a LASIK specialist comes in.

This first step isn’t about locking anything in. It’s not a sales pitch. You won’t be pushed into anything. It’s simply a detailed eye health check with a LASIK specialist. It's designed to figure out if LASIK surgery (or another option) is safe and suitable for you.

At Re:vision, we’ve helped thousands of Kiwis ditch their glasses and contact lenses for good. In this article, we walk you through exactly what happens during a LASIK consultation so you know what to expect, and what you’ll leave with.

1. Initial Chat About Your Vision and Goals

It starts with a conversation. Your LASIK specialist will ask you a few simple questions: How long have you worn glasses or contact lenses? Do you wear them all the time, or just for reading or driving? Are they getting in the way of work, hobbies, or travel?

They’ll also ask what you’re hoping to get out of laser surgery. Some people want to throw their glasses in the bin forever. Others don’t mind wearing reading glasses, but want to stop needing glasses for driving, screens, or everyday life. This helps the specialist understand what a 'good result' means to you.

If you’ve got any worries or questions, now’s the time to bring them up. Whether it’s fear of surgery, recovery time, or just not knowing if you’re too old (or too young), nothing is off-limits.

2. Full Eye Scan and Testing

Next, we move to the clinical part of the consultation. This is where your eyes are properly assessed. Not just for your laser vision correction suitability, but for your overall eye health, too.

You’ll have a full vision check to confirm your prescription. Then you'll undergo a series of detailed scans to measure:

• The shape and thickness of your cornea
• The size of your pupils
• The condition of your eye surface (including dry eye checks)

At Re:vision, we use tools like corneal tomography and anterior segment imaging, which give us a 3D map of your eyes. This data is essential for planning your LASIK procedure. Especially when it comes to lens alignment and flap creation.

These tests are quick, painless, and done right in the clinic. You’ll stay fully awake and comfortable the whole time.

3. LASIK Suitability Assessment

Not everyone is right for LASIK. And that’s a good thing to know early on.

Once your tests are complete, your eye surgeon will sit down with you and talk through the results. If your cornea is thick enough, your prescription is within range, and your eye health checks out, LASIK might be a great option.

If not, don’t stress. There are other treatments out there that could work better. For example, prk laser eye surgery or ICL surgery. At Re:vision, we offer all of them, and we’ll only recommend LASIK surgery if it’s genuinely the safest and most effective choice for your eyes.

4. Personalised Plan and Next Steps

If LASIK is a good match for you, your specialist will explain exactly what the process looks like, from prep to surgery day and recovery.

They’ll go over how long the procedure takes (usually just minutes), what kind of results you can expect, and how much time you might want to take off work. You’ll also get a clear idea of the cost and what’s included.

And don’t worry. There’s no pressure to book. You’ll go home with everything you need to make a decision in your own time.

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A consultation with a LASIK specialist is exactly that. A consult. Not a commitment. You’re not signing up for anything on the day. You’re simply getting clear answers about your eyes from someone who knows what they’re doing.

At Re:vision, we don’t just do LASIK surgery. We offer the full range of laser vision correction procedures. We also perform cataract surgery for people with age-related vision changes. So if LASIK isn’t right for your eyes, we’ll let you know and talk you through other options that might suit you better.

You won’t get cookie-cutter advice. You’ll get a plan that’s built around your vision, your lifestyle, and your vision goals. We’ll take you through the results of your scans, explain what’s possible, and help you figure out what’s best for your eyes. Even if that means not doing anything yet.

Book your free assessment with one of our experienced laser eye surgeons in Auckland, and find out if LASIK (or another option) could work for you. No pressure. No fluff. Just a proper eye health check and a straight-up conversation about what’s next.

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