Assil Gaur Eye Institute (AGEI) is well known for performing the best LASIK surgery in Los Angeles and has been named as one of the top Ophthalmologists year after year by Los Angeles Magazine
Our exclusive EagleVision®️ LASIK laser eye surgery is the choice of Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and thousands more who trust their vision to us.
Kerry K. Assil, MD, is regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in refractive surgery, having made significant advances in the field with his numerous inventions. Additionally, he has the unique distinction of having trained thousands of eye surgeons in the latest refractive surgical techniques.
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is an eye surgery that permanently changes the shape of the cornea (the clear front part of the eye).
LASIK is performed to give patients clear vision and reduce an individual dependency on glasses and contact lenses. LASIK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Using the iDesign Refractive studio, the VISX S4 Intralase™ excimer laser customized with Assil Gaur Eye Institute’s new proprietary surgical algorithm and a larger, elliptically shaped corneal flap with our EagleVision LASIK, our surgeons can correct the focusing error at every one of the 1,240 optical zones on the eye’s surface with great precision.
LASIK surgery is highly effective in correcting visual errors (known as refractive errors) for most people with:
If you have myopia, you can see objects clearly when they are up close, but things in the distance appear blurry. LASIK reshapes the cornea, allowing light to focus properly on the retina and improving your distance vision.
If you have hyperopia, distant objects are clearer to you, but you may struggle with focusing on nearby objects. LASIK corrects hyperopia by reshaping the cornea to adjust how light enters your eye, enhancing your near vision.
Astigmatism causes blurred vision at any distance due to an irregularly shaped cornea. It often occurs alongside myopia or hyperopia. LASIK reshapes the cornea to correct the irregularities, resulting in clearer vision.
As you age, the lens of your eye becomes less flexible, making it difficult to focus on objects up close. While LASIK cannot directly address presbyopia by targeting the cornea, a technique called monovision can be used. With monovision, LASIK corrects one eye for distance vision and the other eye for near vision. Your brain fuses the images together, allowing you to see objects at different focal points.
NO! LASIK was originally developed over 30 years ago, and its technological improvements have been revolutionary. There have been five significant evolutions in LASIK surgery techniques over the years.
As expected, newer technology has deprecated older LASIK surgeries. Unfortunately, some are still performed at chain-style LASIK centers and via “Groupon type offers” and overseas, such as in China.
EagleVision®️ laser eye surgery (“Elliptical-flap Aberrometry Guided Laser Enhanced Vision”) is the latest evolution of LASIK surgery. Developed at the Assil Gaur Eye Institute after years of refinements by renowned LASIK expert Dr. Kerry Assil. We believe EagleVision LASIK offers the best outcome of any LASIK technology available today.
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EagleVision was originally created to offer athletes who engage in high-contact sports (such as LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Anthony Davis, to name a few) and highly physical jobs the most rugged and individualized results possible. We have also found that EagleVision further reduces the potential side effects of LASIK, such as glare and halos while driving at night.
With EagleVision, Dr. Assil combined leading-edge technologies with his advanced surgical techniques and custom algorithms for each patient to provide a unique approach to flap creation and corneal sculpting. The benefits of EagleVision include sharper visual acuity, quicker healing, and greater flap stability (which is especially important to those who engage in high-contact activities).
We believe EagleVision offers the best outcome of any LASIK technology available today.
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In addition to EagleVision LASIK, Assil Gaur Eye Institute also offers iDesign LASIK eye surgery. iDesign is a 4th evolution LASIK procedure that uses wavefront technology, offering significantly better surgical outcomes than any prior evolution of LASIK. It remains a very good technology, and the only acceptable alternative to EagleVision offered at the Assil Gaur Eye Institute.
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The actual LASIK eye surgery is typically very quick, taking under ten minutes for both eyes. However, this time estimate does not include the preparation before the surgery and the brief recovery time immediately afterward. If you include these, the total time spent at the clinic might be a couple of hours.
After 30 minutes, when your anesthesia wears off, you may feel mild eye irritation, burning, itching, tearing, and light sensitivity. This will only last a couple of hours, and most patients are comfortable enough to return to work the next day. In most cases, you'll begin to see more clearly right away.
After your surgery, there will be a series of post-op appointments with our Assil Gaur Eye Institute team, the first usually the day after the procedure.
The full recovery time before you can resume all activities (including more strenuous ones like sports) can vary, but it's usually around two weeks. As always, these timeframes can vary based on individual circumstances, and you will learn your exact timelines during your post-surgical consults with our doctors.
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At Assil Gaur Eye Institute of Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on offering the most advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art LASIK technology. This is to provide our patients with the safest, most effective procedure designed to optimize their experience and visual outcomes.
Equally important is a patient's post-LASIK follow-up care, and nobody in the nation offers better or more comprehensive post-surgical patient care. Though problems are very rare with our patients, it is critically important to catch and address any issue expediently, no matter where you have your surgery performed.
The AGEI team comprises the finest board-certified ophthalmology specialists in the United States. Led by Dr. Kerry Assil, voted best LASIK eye surgeon in Los Angeles five years in a row by Los Angeles Magazine.
Dr. Assil has spent almost three decades helping develop and advance LASIK laser vision correction technology. His experience includes being involved in countless clinical trials and serving as an ophthalmologist medical advisor for laser technology manufacturers for twenty years.
Ready to get rid of your eyeglasses? You owe it to yourself to talk with the LASIK experts at AGEI
We welcome you to request your complimentary LASIK eye exam with our LASIK eye surgeons. Our surgeons and optometrists will closely examine your eyes and tell you if you and your lifestyle are good candidates for LASIK. We will also explain how we perform the surgery and answer your questions.
Please call us at (866) 945-2745 or click here to request a free consultation to learn if LASIK is right for you.
Assil Gaur Eye Institute's nationally recognized ophthalmologists are internationally known experts in vision correction. Be it LASIK, PRK, LASEK, ICLs, Refractive Lens Exchange, or cataract surgery for vision correction, we have you covered at our Beverly Hills and Santa Monica eye centers.
We are California’s premier eye institute treating conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye conditions, dry eye, and many others, with the best patient care available anywhere.
Assil Gaur Eye Institute team of ophthalmological surgeons is conveniently located for patients throughout Southern California and the Los Angeles area with access near Beverly Hills off Wilshire Blvd and Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Culver City, Hollywood, Venice, Marina del Rey, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and Downtown Los Angeles.
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No. We provide medication to help relax you during the procedure, we need you comfortable but conscience. We use a series of drops during the procedure, including numbing drops, you may feel slight pressure, but no pain.
Certain eye or general health conditions can make LASIK’s outcome less predictable. During your LASIK consultation, we will ask the following questions to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK:
LASIK technology has evolved significantly over the years, and many people considered ineligible for LASIK five or ten years ago may easily qualify for it today.
If you are not considered a good LASIK candidate, the good news is that our eye surgeons at AGEI also perform various other vision correction procedures.
We know that the cost of LASIK plays a major role in considering eye surgery. As the most experienced eye institute in Los Angeles, Assil Gaur Eye Institute offers a reliable range of costs for eye care and vision enhancement procedures. Learn more about LASIK pricing and financing options here.
Insurance coverage for LASIK surgery can vary depending on the specific insurance plan and provider. Most standard health insurance plans do not cover LASIK because it is considered an elective or cosmetic procedure rather than a medically necessary one.
Yes, LASIK only requires local anesthesia. Patients are made to feel comfortable. Having the patient remain awake allows the surgeon to assess the moment-to-moment progression of the procedure more effectively to achieve the best possible results. Furthermore, a sophisticated tracking device monitors involuntary eye movement and adjusts the laser instantaneously.
It's normal to experience blurriness or haziness in your vision immediately after LASIK surgery. This is because your eyes are healing and adjusting to the changes made during the procedure. Most patients notice a significant improvement in their vision within the first day or two after surgery.
While it is infrequent, vision loss or blindness can occur after LASIK surgery. However, the risk of serious complications is very low, and LASIK is generally considered a safe and effective procedure for vision correction.
It is very important not to rub your eye. The corneal flap takes one week after surgery to fully heal, and rubbing can disrupt this process.
Wearing contact lenses immediately after LASIK surgery is generally not recommended, as the eyes will need time to heal and adjust to the changes made during the procedure.
In general, patients may need to wait several weeks before wearing contact lenses after LASIK, and a new contact lens prescription may be necessary, as their vision may have changed after LASIK.
LASIK is FDA-approved and considered a safe and effective procedure for vision correction. According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the overall complication rate for LASIK is estimated to be less than 1 percent.
Yes, LASIK can correct farsightedness (hyperopia), which occurs when the cornea is too flat or the eye is too short. This causes light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it. During LASIK, the cornea is reshaped using a laser to correct the refractive error and improve vision.
Most patients can drive within a few days after the procedure. However, it is essential to follow your doctor's instructions and feel comfortable and confident in your vision before getting behind the wheel.
No. LASIK surgery is primarily designed to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is not used to treat lazy eyes, also known as amblyopia.
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https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/surgery-devices/lasik
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/lasik/what-lasik
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/lasik/what-should-i-expect-during-and-after-surgery
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Kerry K. Assil, MD, is regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in refractive surgery, having made significant advances in the field with his numerous inventions. Additionally he has the unique distinction of having trained thousands of eye surgeons in the latest refractive surgical techniques.
Dr. Assil has authored more than one hundred textbooks, textbook chapters and articles on refractive surgery and has appeared regularly on major television network news programs as a pioneer in refractive surgery. He also leads educational forums for other eye care professionals, which have included featured lectureships at Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University and Tokyo University.