LASIK Patient Testimonial: Hollywood Actress Gets ‘Superhero Eyes’ After LASIK Surgery with Dr. Assil

LASIK can fix nearsightedness

Since Tiffany was a youngster, she’d had poor distance vision, technically known as myopia, and worn eyeglasses. Nearsightedness occurs when the natural lens of the eyeball is too long, or the eye’s cornea and lens are too powerful. This causes light rays to focus in front of the retina.

Laser eye surgery for nearsighted people works by flattening the central cornea, allowing light to focus correctly on the retina. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses) is also an effective approach to vision correction for eye conditions such as astigmatism and farsightedness (hyperopia).

LASIK cannot prevent presbyopia, a condition caused by the loss of near vision due to the lack of flexibility and elasticity in the lens of the eye, which is a natural part of the aging process.

Contacts be gone with LASIK

When Tiffany reached adulthood, she augmented her glasses with contacts for better vision. “They both worked well, but they were tedious,” says Tiffany, who spends her free time learning stunt work, motorcycle riding, and SCUBA diving. “Wearing contact lenses when SCUBA diving was nerve-wracking.”

Eventually, Tiffany grew tired of having blurry vision without the aid of glasses and contacts.

“I knew about LASIK. I’d been exploring treatment options for two years,” says Tiffany, who has hosted E! News and E! Live 360 at the Oscars. “My contacts worked well enough, but when a close friend said she was having LASIK at AGEI, I said let’s look into it more.”

That’s when her journey accelerated. To her amazement, she was given an appointment with Dr. Assil immediately. After an examination and consultation about what would be involved with the surgery, she was ready to roll.

“It all happened in two weeks,” she marvels. “I ended up having LASIK before my friend who recommended it to me.”

One of the things she learned at AGEI is that they practice pioneering advances in ophthalmology, such as their state-of-the-art Eagle Vision LASIK surgery, which corrects refractive errors. Eagle Vision enables Dr. Assil to correct nearsightedness while also improving night and reading vision safely.

Tiffany was impressed that people like Brad Pitt, Marlee Matlin, Michelle Williams, Courtney Cox, and even LeBron James trusted Dr. Assil with their eyes. She was up for the procedure.

Time for the LASIK procedure 

Tiffany says she was a little nervous the day of the surgery but was more excited than anything.

Outpatient refractive surgery uses gentle laser energy to reshape the corneal tissue, allowing it to focus more precisely on light.

After being given mild sedation, Dr. Assil numbed Tiffany’s eyes with drops. He then used an eyelid blink protector to help keep his eyes open and steady.

The doctor then used an excimer laser to make a paper-thin flap in the cornea. The flap was then folded back to provide the laser with access to the cornea.

Tiffany stared at a light while Dr. Assil reshaped her cornea using a laser with customized algorithms developed by Dr. Assil himself. The algorithms were pre-programmed with the exact measurements of Tiffany’s eyes.

After reshaping the cornea (approximately 30 seconds per eye), the ophthalmologist folded the flap back down, sealing it into position.

“The surgery was great and super-fast,” says Tiffany. “I only had time to listen to two and a half Harry Styles songs.”

The LASIK recovery time

Except for her eyes watering a bit, Tiffany walked out of the surgery suite with no side effects. “It felt like when you cut up onions. That was pretty much the only thing.”

She was also given eye drops to soothe her dry eyes during the healing process.

When she arises each day, it’s like a minor miracle. “I have to keep reminding myself that I didn’t fall asleep with my contacts in,” she says. “That’s how well I see now.”

Tiffany is already back in her acting career, free from vision problems. “They can move the prompter a lot farther away from me now, and I can still easily see the script,” says Tiffany. Her vision is now 20/15 in one eye and 20/20 in the other. “I’m excited that I can now donate my glasses collection to those in need.”

The importance of choosing Assil Gaur Eye Institute for your LASIK surgery in Los Angeles

At AGEI, you will experience state-of-the-art ophthalmology, combining revolutionary technologies with experienced, board-certified vision care professionals. Our goal is to help you achieve your best possible vision with our eye care. Contact us for a consultation.

Please call 866-945-2745 or visit us here to make an appointment online with our eye doctors. If you are experiencing any concerning symptoms or require immediate eye care, contact us immediately to determine the best time to schedule an exam.

We are conveniently located for patients throughout Southern California and the Los Angeles area at locations in or near Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Culver City, Hollywood, Venice, Marina del Rey, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and Downtown Los Angeles.