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LASIK Eye Surgery in Albuquerque

At our Refractive Eye Surgery Center in Albuquerque, we offer one of the finest refractive surgery venues equipped with seasoned ophthalmologists who aim to improve our patients’ vision.

Eye Associates of New Mexico can perform LASIK eye surgery and other refractive surgical procedures at our facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The goal of laser refractive surgery is to change the focus of the eye to decrease dependence on prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. At Eye Associates of New Mexico, we also offer refractive surgeries that can correct your vision and fix cataracts!

Where to go?

To get to Eye Associates of New Mexico at 5757 Harper Dr, NE. Take interstate I25 to the San Mateo exit (Exit 230). Once exiting the interstate, you will see Eye Associates located behind the Nativo hotel on the East side of the interstate. Eye Associates of New Mexico is accessible from the Pan-American frontage road and Harper Dr NE. Landmarks near clinic include the Nativo Hotel and Presbyterian Urgent Care.

Parking is available on-site at the Eye Associates of New Mexico building.

A custom procedure for you

Eye Associates of New Mexico is proud to offer a wide variety of vision correcting procedures leading to better vision and a new lease on life. Each of your eyes will be individually measured using very precise machinery to ensure the best possible outcome every time.

What we offer:

What is LASIK?

LASIK is the most well-known vision correcting surgery. LASIK is a procedure that is performed on the surface of the eye. During surgery, laser technology is used to create a small flap on the eye. This allows our expert surgeons to reshape the cornea to correct your prescription, then lay this flap over the corrected area to promote rapid healing and exceptional vision correction.

Take our LASIK self-test to see if you are a good candidate.

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PRK:

PRK is a similar procedure to LASIK and has the same refractive outcomes. PRK is a great option for those who are not a candidate for traditional LASIK. This procedure follows the same process as LASIK to reshape the cornea only without the creation of the flap. This makes healing times slightly longer. If you are in a physically demanding profession or you play sports PRK is the best option for you.

EVO ICL:

The EVO ICL is a lens that is made of a plastic polymer and is inserted into the eye to correct your vision. The healing time for this procedure is about 24 hours and provides excellent visual results without the need to re-shape the front surface of the eye. The EVO ICL does not need to be cleaned, changed or removed at any time. It is the easiest contact lens you will ever have! Join the over 2 million people who are seeing better thanks to this technology.

Refractive lens exchange:

A refractive lens exchange is vision correction for life. Eye Associates of New Mexico offers several lenses to correct your vision. Each of our lens options offers a different way to suit your lifestyle and visual needs. Whether seeing the mountains in the distance is your goal or being able to read a book in the comfort of your home without glasses, our surgeons are here to help. We offer the latest in vision correcting lens technologies including lenses that correct both distance and near vision!

How Much Does LASIK Surgery Cost?

The cost of LASIK eye surgery in Albuquerque can vary based on several factors. At Eye Associates of New Mexico, a LASIK procedure typically costs a couple thousand dollars per eye, including pre-operative testing, post-operative visits, and any necessary laser vision correction touch-ups.

Talk to your insurance provider if you qualify for coverage. Our LASIK Eye Surgery Center in Albuquerque can check for any applicable coverage and offer financing options, including FSA or HSA usage and payment plans.

Eye Associates of New Mexico offers a FREE LASIK consultation and evaluation. Our fellowship-trained, board-certified LASIK doctors and ophthalmologists ensure the best care for your vision.

Learn more about costs and financing options available at Eye Associates of New Mexico.

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LASIK Eye Surgery FAQ

Yes, both LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) have been FDA approved for many years. PRK was FDA approved in 1995, and LASIK gained FDA approval in 1999.

LASIK eye surgery can treat a very broad range of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The best way to determine who is a good candidate is with a thorough eye exam. Candidates must be 21 years of age or older, in good general health, and have good eye health with no diseases such as cataracts or glaucoma. Click here to start your self-test to determine if refractive surgery might be right for you?

Refractive eye surgery is an investment in your vision, typically a couple thousand dollars per eye. This includes comprehensive pre-operative testing and counselling, all post-operative visits, any need for touch-ups, and the assurance that you are being treated by fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologists who have your best interests at heart. Your vision is precious to you and us – we want you to have an excellent experience and outcome. It is not typical for insurance to cover LASIK, although some do a portion, and we will check for you. Many patients use FSA or HSA to pay for LASIK, and we also have payment plans to help spread it out over time. For many of our patients, treatment with LASIK has saved them considerable expenses over the years on glasses and contacts. The evaluation for LASIK is free at Eye Associates of New Mexico.

During the LASIK procedure, there is generally no pain. Instead, there is a sensation of firm pressure while the corneal flap is being created by the laser. Following the procedure, patients may experience some mild scratchiness that is relieved by the use of artificial tears and resting with the eyes closed.

Most patients undergoing LASIK prefer to have both eyes treated on the same day since it is more convenient for them, however, this is a decision entirely between the patient and the doctor.

Yes. Your eye doctor will ask you to look at a blinking light within the laser during the procedure. This will ensure that the laser treatment will be centered properly over the center of your vision during the treatment.

Most patients will be able to return to their normal activities within a few days. Depending on your work environment, your doctor may make specific recommendations regarding your return to work date following surgery.

You may resume normal bathing/showering the day after the procedure. Avoid getting soap or water in the eyes for the first week, and we recommend avoiding swimming or hot tubs for 2 weeks following the procedure.

We recommend avoiding eye makeup for the first week after the procedure. In general, it’s a good idea to get new eye makeup after the procedure to avoid infection risk.

Yes, refractive surgery, including LASIK, can treat most forms of astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. We perform comprehensive testing and examination to offer you a solution best suited to your specific eyes—including LASIK, PRK, ICL, and, of course, specialty glasses or contact lenses. Our priority is your safety, and we do not encourage everybody to have the same harmful surgery. As a physician-patient team, we will work together to find a solution that best serves your vision and lifestyle.

During your complimentary LASIK consultation, we will perform imaging of the front and the back of the eye and perform a comprehensive examination of your eye. We will discuss together your goals and which treatment options may suit those goals, as well as the risks, benefits, and alternatives to refractive surgery for vision correction.

If you have trouble with dry eyes, it is reasonable to begin using preservative-free artificial tears before your consultation. This will help us obtain better-quality imaging and help you have a better outcome after surgery. Refractive surgery is an excellent option for patients with reasonable exceptions and a desire to change their vision. We want to ensure your eyes are healthy for surgery – which we will help you assess at your consultation.

Typically, patients are seen one day, one week, and one month after LASIK surgery. For ICL surgery, we see patients two to four hours after surgery, one day, one week, and one month.

It is not common for insurance to cover LASIK – but patients often use their FSA or HAS accounts to pay for LASIK or refractive surgery. We will check your insurance plan or company benefits to see if you can have coverage for LASIK.

We will stick with you through every phase of the surgery process – from pre-operative testing and counselling to the day of surgery and all post-operative visits to make sure that your outcome is as good as it possibly can be. As the largest and most experienced eye care provider in New Mexico, our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologists and residency-trained optometrists are adept at managing the truly complete range of eye problems. We can provide you with a single experience with subspecialty eye care.

About 10-15 minutes per eye. We’ll take great care of you.

Yes, we do offer refractive enhancements (touch-ups).

Yes! Eye Associates of New Mexico offers a truly comprehensive approach to eye care. We have fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologists working in nearly every subspeciality within the eye who can care for you completely. As alternatives to LASIK, we can provide photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), implantable contact lenses (ICL), refractive lens exchange (RLE) with- or- without multifocal lenses, cornea crosslinking, specialty contact lenses including scleral and hybrid lenses, and even partial thickness cornea transplants. Our consultation will review some options based on comprehensive testing and examination so that you can make an informed decision for a safe and effective solution.

Interested in Pursuing LASIK Surgery?

Our  eye surgeons are dedicated to excellence in refractive surgery. We offer LASIK, PRK, and ICL consultations in select locations across the state for anyone interested to learn more about the procedure and finding out if it is a good option to correct their vision. Contact us at your convenience for your free refractive surgery screening and consultation.

Meet Your LASIK Surgeons

The LASIK doctors at Eye Associates of New Mexico have over 75 years of combined experience and have performed thousands of procedures in our LASIK clinics. Eye Associates is dedicated to offering personalized care, state-of-the-art LASIK techniques, and the latest LASIK technology.

At Eye Associates of New Mexico LASIK Eye Surgery Center in Albuquerque, we provide LASIK eye surgery procedures by a certified LASIK surgeon. All our LASIK eye surgery specialists live right here in New Mexico, are board certified, have expertise in treating routine and complex surgery, and can correct refractive errors.

Learn about our LASIK surgeons listed below and see why LASIK might be the best choice for  improved vision at our Eye Surgery Center in Albuquerque.

Schedule a consultation, today to get perfect vision with the right LASIK eye surgeon!

LASIK Albuquerque Doctors

Patrick W. Commiskey
Patrick W. Commiskey
MD
Halward Blegen
Halward Blegen
IV, DO
Mark P. Lesher
Mark P. Lesher
MD
P. James Sanchez
P. James Sanchez
MD
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