Nicholas Marsico, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive surgery and the treatment of corneal diseases.
Dr. Brar has been a board-certified ophthalmologist for over 15 years and has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries. He specializes in all-laser Custom LASIK, PRK, cataracts, intraocular lens implants, and Wavefront technology.
The LenSx Method is a 100% blade-free approach to creating your LASIK flap — the thin flap of tissue the doctor creates to perform your LASIK procedure. The LenSx Method can only be performed using the LenSx Laser. Millions of procedures have been performed safely and effectively using the LenSx Method. With the LenSx Method, you can have a LASIK procedure that’s 100% blade-free, exceptionally advanced and has been shown to improve outcomes for more patients.
The ultra-fast LenSx laser uses an infrared light beam to prepare the intracorneal bed and create the corneal flap in the first step of LASIK.
East West Eye Institute utilizes the latest technology, such as the WaveLight Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser System and VISX S4 excimer laser with advanced eye tracking capability and CustomVue wavefront technology. Dr. Marsico is our board-certified ophthalmologist with over a decade of experience performing LASIK and other refractive surgical procedures. East West Eye Institute welcomes you to a free LASIK evaluation to determine whether you are a candidate.
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce or eliminate one’s dependency on glasses or contacts. The term LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis. This is just a fancy way of stating that a cool laser beam is used to reshape the cornea gently, i.e., the clear dome or window forming the front surface of the eye. The shape of the cornea determines whether one has a refractive error.
A person experiencing pure myopia, known as nearsightedness, has an excessively steep cornea. On the other hand, an individual with pure hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, has an abnormally flat cornea. In the case of astigmatism, an individual’s cornea is irregularly shaped, resembling either a football or the concave side of a spoon.
In other words, it could be more perfectly round. One can have astigmatism in addition to nearsightedness or farsightedness. With LASIK, an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea. In the case of nearsightedness, the steep cornea is made flatter. In farsightedness, the flat cornea is made steeper. Perhaps an easier way to understand Lasik is to think of the laser incorporating one’s glasses or contact lens prescription directly onto the eye’s surface.
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LASIK eye surgery — short for Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis — is one of the most popular and effective vision correction procedures available today. It uses an advanced excimer laser to precisely reshape the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, correcting the refractive errors that cause blurry vision. By changing the shape of the cornea, LASIK allows light to focus properly on the retina, resulting in clearer, sharper vision. Most patients who undergo LASIK eye surgery experience a dramatic reduction in — or complete elimination of — their dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
LASIK is an FDA-approved laser vision correction procedure that can treat three of the most common refractive errors: nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. For nearsighted patients, the laser flattens an overly steep cornea. For farsighted patients, it steepens a cornea that is too flat. For patients with astigmatism, the laser corrects the irregular curvature of the cornea that causes distorted or blurred vision at all distances. In many cases, patients can have a combination of these conditions — such as myopia with astigmatism — and LASIK can address them all in a single treatment session.
The LenSx Method is East West Eye Institute’s preferred approach to blade-free LASIK, and it represents a significant advancement over older, blade-based flap creation techniques. Using an ultra-fast femtosecond infrared laser, the LenSx system creates the corneal flap with extraordinary precision — generating thousands of microscopic bubbles that define the exact shape and beveled edge of the flap in approximately 15 to 20 seconds. Because no blade ever touches the eye, the LenSx Method reduces the risk of flap-related complications and has been clinically shown to improve LASIK outcomes for a broader range of patients. Millions of successful procedures have been performed worldwide using this technology, and it is the standard of care at East West Eye Institute.
LASIK eye surgery at East West Eye Institute is performed by two highly credentialed and experienced LASIK surgeons. Dr. Nicholas P. Marsico, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery and corneal disease treatment. Dr. Amarpreet Brar, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 15 years of experience and over 15,000 eye surgeries performed, specializing in all-laser Custom LASIK, PRK, Wavefront technology, and intraocular lens implants. Together, they bring an unmatched depth of expertise to every LASIK procedure performed at our practice.
East West Eye Institute uses the most advanced laser vision correction technology available, including the WaveLight Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser System and the VISX S4 excimer laser. Both systems feature advanced eye-tracking technology that monitors your eye’s position thousands of times per second during treatment, automatically adjusting the laser to compensate for any subtle eye movement. The VISX S4 also incorporates CustomVue wavefront technology, which maps the unique imperfections of your eye’s optical system and creates a fully personalized treatment plan — rather than a one-size-fits-all correction. This level of precision is what sets modern custom LASIK apart from standard refractive procedures.
LASIK candidacy depends on several individual factors, including corneal thickness, pupil size, the stability of your prescription, your overall eye health, and whether you have any pre-existing conditions that could affect healing. Generally speaking, ideal LASIK candidates are adults over 18 with a stable prescription, healthy corneas, and no active eye disease. Conditions such as severe dry eye, thin corneas, or certain corneal irregularities may make LASIK less appropriate — in which case an alternative such as PRK may be recommended. East West Eye Institute offers a free LASIK evaluation to help determine whether you are a qualified candidate for laser vision correction.
Both LASIK and PRK are laser vision correction procedures that reshape the cornea using an excimer laser, but they differ in how the corneal surface is prepared before the laser is applied. In LASIK, a thin flap is created on the cornea using the LenSx laser, lifted, and then repositioned after the laser treatment — resulting in a faster visual recovery. In PRK, the outer layer of the cornea (the epithelium) is gently removed rather than creating a flap, which can make PRK a better option for patients with thinner corneas or certain other anatomical considerations. Dr. Brar specializes in both all-laser Custom LASIK and PRK, and your free consultation at East West Eye Institute will help determine which procedure is the right fit for your eyes and lifestyle.
One of the most significant advantages of LASIK eye surgery is how quickly patients recover. Most patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision within 24 hours of the procedure. Some mild dryness, light sensitivity, or blurry vision may occur in the first few days, but these side effects typically resolve quickly. You will be provided with post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress. The majority of LASIK patients return to their normal daily activities — including work — within a day or two of surgery.
LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure and is not covered by most standard health insurance plans. However, East West Eye Institute believes that financial considerations should never stand between you and clear vision. That is why we accept CareCredit — a flexible healthcare financing program that allows you to begin your LASIK procedure right away and pay over time with low monthly payments. Applying for CareCredit is simple and can be done online or through our office, and many patients are approved quickly.
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