Patient Eligibility for LASIK

�Vision stable for  at least one year

� Rigid Contact lenses (non soft) not to be worn for at least 4 weeks prior to LASIK.

� Soft contacts out for 3 days prior to evaluation and to LASIK.

� Glasses OK. 

� Satisfactory retinal condition

� Absence of keratoconus (warped cornea)

� Having been deemed a PRK, ALK or RK candidate , or problem too severe .   Other options are available for extreme circumstances.

� High myopes require adequate pre-surgical corneal thickness as measured by pachymetry

Your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist can perform eligibility screening procedures. Often existing data is adequate.

Patients are entitled to a copy of their records.

LASIK myopia (nearsightedness)/Astigmatism hyperopia(farsightedness)/Astigmatism

Current Cost of Surgery: $4995.00 U.S. Exclusive of special offers (Both Eyes). Includes preoperative and post-operative studies

and some drops. Includes a $500 allowance for  Round Trip Air to Las Vegas and 3 nights 4 days.

Revisions (enhancements) are included free of charge if deemed necessary within one year after surgery.

Free Patient Candidacy Screening (just send records).
Logistics

 Travel/Accommodations/Patient Scheduling Coordination:
Travel Coordinator

Tel: (702)362-3900
Email medicaltourism @ lasikhomepage.com

Typical Itinery

Day 1/2: departure from home.  If you arrive early enough, afternoon pre-operative exam or AM on Day 2.

Day 2/3: Preop studies with Dr. Malitz at Southwest Eye Institute. LASIK surgery and return to hotel.

Day 4: Postoperative studies with Dr. Malitz.   Patients depart for home or elect to extend their stay for vacation purposes.

Day 5: Patients depart for home or elect to extend their stay for vacation purposes. 

Travel Requisites

Accommodations

Hotel upgrades are available at an additional cost.

Of additional cultural and tourism interest

Mount Charleston, Lake Las Vegas and Red Rock Canyon and the Hoover Dam are short car rides.   Restaurants are second to only New York and possibly San Francisco.

There are many more cultural and tourist destinations.

You may make your own travel arrangements, or if you prefer, we can Coordinate-ordinate travel and accommodations for you. We can assign a coordinator to large groups to facilitate all elements of medical care, travel and language. Las Vegas offers world class entertainment, dining, and golf.

I hope this information has been helpful to you and has addressed any questions you may have had. Patients tell us often that each day when they open their eyes they remain ecstatic, amazed, and grateful for technology and skilled practitioners that can deliver the gift of visual freedom.