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LASIK is a laser surgery designed to reduce the need for prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by correcting vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK is the most well-known refractive surgery for vision correction.
A majority of people who meet the age and general health requirements are good candidates for LASIK, but only a thorough exam can tell if LASIK is right for you. At Center for Sight, we want to ensure that each person is an ideal candidate before recommending any procedure, and we do this through our free consultation.
You may be a good candidate for LASIK if:
The surgery works by reshaping the cornea so it can better focus images onto the retina for sharper vision. Both eyes can be treated during the same appointment and the surgery takes about 10 minutes per eye. LASIK is an outpatient procedure that uses local anesthesia in the form of eye drops.
Dr. G. Tipton McKnight joined Center for Sight in 1992 and is a board-certified ophthalmologist whose academic background includes fellowships at the University of Utah and the University of South Florida. Dr. McKnight’s specialties include cataract surgery, LASIK vision correction, cornea, and external diseases.
For more than four decades, Center for Sight has consistently been at the forefront of the latest advancements in vision correction techniques. As a trusted name in the Florida Panhandle, our LASIK surgeon Dr. G. Tipton McKnight is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through state-of-the-art vision correction.
“I went from having nearly daily headaches my whole life due to my vision to NONE thanks to LASIK here. Julie in particular was very helpful, and Dr. McKnight was very patient with me.”
-Daniel
“I highly recommend Dr. McKnight and his staff at the Center for Sight. He performed my LASIK surgery and was/is phenomenal! He is amazing at what he does & is genuinely a great person. The entire process was easy, comfortable & completely painless.. he talks you through the entire process, and that process is very quick.. so glad I finally did it!”
-Carolyn
“After years of glasses, I finally decided to have LASIK surgery. I posted on Facebook looking for the best Surgeon in the Panhandle of Florida. Dr. Mcknight was unequivocally the M.D. with the highest praise not only for his extraordinary talent as an eye surgeon, but I came to discover, he's just a super nice guy!”
-James
Costs are one of the biggest reasons holding people back from the visual freedom of LASIK. Although the upfront fee can make LASIK seem out of reach, the long-term savings actually mean you spend less over time!
There is an easier way to pay for your LASIK. We’re pleased to accept the CareCredit credit card, North America’s leading patient healthcare financing program. CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately — then pay for it over time with monthly payments that fit easily into your monthly budget.