Customized Vision Correction. Proven Results. Clear Choice.
See More Naturally — Without Glasses or Contacts
If you’re ready to experience life with less dependence on glasses or contacts, LASIK may be your answer. For most patients, Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) offers a safe, effective way to achieve clear, natural vision — and fast recovery with minimal downtime.
🔍 What Is LASIK?
LASIK uses a specialized excimer laser to reshape the surface of the cornea — correcting refractive errors like:
👓 Nearsightedness (Myopia)
🔭 Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
🔄 Astigmatism
The excimer laser is a cold laser — it doesn’t cut or burn. Instead, it gently vaporizes microscopic layers of corneal tissue with high precision, reshaping the eye to better focus light on the retina.
“LASIK is one of the most transformative procedures in all of ophthalmology — and most patients see clearly the very next day.”
⚙️ How LASIK Works
Step 1: Creating the Flap
A thin flap is created on the front surface of the cornea using a precision oscillating blade or femtosecond laser.Step 2: Reshaping the Cornea
The flap is gently lifted, and the excimer laser removes tissue in patterns to correct your specific refractive error.Step 3: Healing Naturally
The flap is repositioned. No stitches are needed — the cornea bonds naturally and heals rapidly.
⏱️ Fast Procedure. Fast Recovery.
Painless, 5-minute procedure per eye
Awake the entire time — only numbing drops are used
Vision improves within 24 hours
Most patients return to work the next day
Drops used for about one week
Protective eye shields recommended during sleep for a few nights
💡 Not a LASIK Candidate? We’ve Got Options.
If you’ve been told in the past that you’re not a candidate for LASIK, we encourage you to schedule a FREE screening exam.
We offer additional solutions for a wider range of prescriptions and eye types:
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) – Ideal for thin corneas
Staar Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) – Works for extreme nearsightedness
C-Lex (Clear Lens Exchange) – Corrects near, far, and intermediate vision in under 10 minutes at our Certified Surgery Center
💰 Affordable Custom LASIK — Without the Bait-and-Switch
At Southwest Eye Institute, we believe your vision deserves expert care — not marketing gimmicks. While many “discount LASIK” centers surprise patients with hidden fees, we offer customized, high-quality solutions starting at less than $1/day/eye.
“Quality eye care is priceless — but we believe it should still be affordable.”
👨⚕️ Meet Your Surgeon: Dr. David Malitz
With over 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. David Malitz is a board-certified ophthalmologist and one of the nation’s most trusted names in refractive surgery. Every LASIK evaluation includes a personalized consultation with Dr. Malitz to ensure safety, success, and satisfaction.
📞 Start Your LASIK Journey Today
Find out if you’re a candidate for LASIK or one of our advanced vision correction options.
Schedule Your Free Screening
or call us at 702-362-3900