Laser Vision Correction surgery or LASIK is a procedure designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. An excimer laser gently reshapes the cornea with computer-controlled precision to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Imagine the beauty of life without glasses. What are you waiting for? Lasik is safe, easy, and affordable.
The best way to determine if you are a candidate for laser vision correction is to schedule a consultation with your eye doctor at Missouri Eye Institute. In general, you must:
Be at least 18 years old
Have healthy eyes
Have a stable eye prescription for the last twelve months
There are certain medical conditions that can exclude you from being a good candidate for LASIK. Some people are better candidates than others and some may be better suited to other refractive procedures. Consultation with your ophthalmologist is important to determine which procedure is right for you.
LASIK works by reshaping the cornea so it can better focus images onto the retina for sharper vision. Both eyes can be treated during the same appointment and the procedure takes about 10 minutes per eye. LASIK is an outpatient procedure that uses local anesthesia in the form of eye drops.
Dr. Chuck Jansen is recognized by “Who’s Who” as one of the most experienced eye surgeons in the United States, having performed more than 35,000 procedures. Dr. Jansen is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Missouri Medical Association, and the Greene County Medical Society. He is recognized by his peers in southwest Missouri as a “Top Doc” in eye surgery.
Dr. Dan Osborn has practiced in Springfield since 1996, and in that time has established himself as one of the most experienced cataract and refractive surgeons in the region. Among his many innovative accomplishments, he has been recognized as introducing Intralase Bladeless LASIK surgery, as well as a no-needle topical anesthesia technique for cataract surgery. Dr. Osborn’s specialty areas include refractive (LASIK, PRK) procedures, microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), modern cataract surgery, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, monofocal, multifocal, and toric cataract procedures, and corneal transplant procedures.
Dr. Larry Meyer is Missouri Eye Institute’s ophthalmologist serving the Branson area. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University’s Shreveport School of Medicine as Chief Resident. Dr. Meyer is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Lucas Lenci joined Missouri Eye Institute in 2019 as an anterior segment surgeon specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Lenci completed his residency training at one of the top ophthalmology training programs in the country—the University of Iowa—where he served as chief resident and was awarded best resident teacher. His specialty areas include modern cataract surgery (including laser-assisted cataract surgery), monofocal, multifocal, and toric cataract procedures, laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK), microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), corneal transplants (including DMEK and DSEK), and eyelid plastic surgery (Blepharoplasty).
Dr. Andrew Osborn joined Missouri Eye Institute as an anterior segment surgeon in August 2022. He was raised in Springfield, Missouri, and is the son of ophthalmologist Dr. Daniel R. Osborn. He graduated cum laude honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. While at Mizzou, he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Costs are one of the biggest factors holding people back from the visual freedom of LASIK. Although the upfront fee can make LASIK seem out of reach, the long-term savings actually means you spend less over time!
There is an easier way to pay for your LASIK. We’re pleased to accept the CareCredit credit card, North America’s leading patient healthcare financing program. CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately — then pay for it over time with monthly payments that fit easily into your monthly budget.
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