December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

How do I get started with laser eye surgery?

Your next step is to learn about your vision correction needs. Contact us today to book a laser vision consultaion.  At Tennessee Valley Laser Center we are committed to helping you realize your goal of clear natural vision!

December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

Is laser eye surgery affordable for me?

Laser vision correction is an elective procedure, and is only rarely covered by medical insurance plans. However, the affordability of LVC has never been greater. Consider the cost of replacing your eyeglass frames and lenses or the repetitive costs of disposable contact lenses. With laser vision correction you can receive the greatest value: clear vision without glasses or contact lenses!
For more information, please follow this link to be instantly approved: CareCredit or call our office at (865) 251-0336.

December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

How much time will I need for laser eye surgery?

At Tennessee Valley Laser Center we recommend that you plan to be off work for at least one day following laser vision surgery. Although, it is not uncommon for patients to resume their normal work activity the very next day, your eyes will be light sensitive for the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery.

December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

What is the procedure of Laser Vision Correction?

Once you become accustomed to the sound of the laser, anesthetic drops will be placed in your eye to numb it. In the laser room, you will be seated in a reclining chair the physician will position your head under the laser, and a retainer will be placed between your eyelids to gently hold them open during the treatment. A flap of tissue will be created on the front surface of your cornea using a highly sophisticated Intralase. You will then be asked to focus on a blinking red light while the laser rreshapes the cornea. The laser will treat your eye for less than one minute and your total time in the laser area will be about 10-15 minutes per eye. The flap will then be repositioned. After your laser treatment is complete, some drops and a protective clear plastic shield/goggle will be placed on your eyes for protection and comfort. While the actual procedure is painless due to the numbing drops, you may experience some slight irritation during the immediate post-operative period.

December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

Am I a good candidate for LASIK?

With today’s sophisticated laser technology, nearly 99% of the population can be treated with LVC. However, there are some guidelines: you must be at least 18 years of age with healthy eyes and stable vision. The professionals at Tennessee Valley Laser Center can provide additional information and advice during a pre-operative laser vision consultation.

December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

What kind of vision can I expect?

This depends largely on the amount of vision correction required. Most people require a low to moderate degree of laser vision correction that should result in vision similar to that with glasses or contact lenses. Vision is usually blurry in the first day after the LASIK procedure. It is expected that most patients undergoing LASIK should be able to legally drive without correction within the first day after having the surgery.

December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

How does LASIK work?

LASIK is now the most common laser procedure used to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.  The IntraLase Method uses tiny, rapid pulses of laser light to create your corneal flap – instead of using a metal blade – during the first step of LASIK.  Each pulse of light passes through the top layers of your cornea and forms a microscopic bubble at a specific depth and position within your eye that is determined by the doctor.  The IntraLase laser moves back and forth across your eye, creating a uniform layer of bubbles just beneath your corneal surface.  Just prior to applying laser vision correction, the doctor creates your corneal flap by gently separating the tissue where these bubbles have formed.  The corneal flap is folded back and a VISX laser generates a cool beam of ultraviolet light to gently reshape the cornea and the flap is then closed.

LASIK is a very precise, effective and accurate procedure that is suitable not only for high degrees of nearsightedness but also for patients with low to moderate prescriptions. It can also be used to treat the small percentage of patients with very severe prescriptions. This procedure has changed the lives of over 1 million people all over the world.

LASIK is a procedure that greatly reduces your recovery time and decreases the chance of many other risks that were more common with RK and PRK. The procedure itself only takes a few minutes to complete and involves minimal discomfort.

December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

What is Laser Vision Correction?

Laser vision correction is a simple procedure that uses the VISX StarS4IR laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. During the treatment, the laser’s cool beam of ultraviolet light removes a small amount of tissue, usually less than the thickness of a human hair. Short pulses of this cool laser light change the curvature of the cornea, allowing images to be more sharply focused on the retina.

December 1, 2010 in FAQ, News by TVLC

Is Laser Vision Affordable?

Laser vision correction is an elective procedure, and is only rarely covered by medical insurance plans. However, the affordability of LVC has never been greater. Consider the cost of replacing your eyeglass frames and lenses or the repetitive costs of disposable contact lenses. With laser vision correction you can receive the greatest value: clear vision without glasses or contact lenses!

We offer a variety of payment options and financing. 

Payment options:  Cash, Certified Check, CareCredit, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express 

For more information, on how to be instantly approved please follow this link: CareCredit or call our office directly at (865) 251-0336.

The following financing plans are available through CareCredit:

6, 12, 18 or 24  months Interest Free

36, 48, or 60 month extended monthly plans with 14.9%

No prepayment fees apply.