You do not have to book an evaluation to start learning about your options for clearer vision. Laser Vision Night is a free, no-obligation event built for adults 18 and over who want to reduce their dependency on glasses and contacts. During Laser Vision Night, the surgeons explain how the procedures work and walk through the vision correction options that may be right for you. Depending on your age and prescription, you may also watch a live LASIK procedure and hear from a patient who recently had the procedure and describe the experience in their own words.
What Is Laser Vision Night?
Laser Vision Night is a free educational event hosted each month by the surgeons at Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare. It is designed for anyone curious about laser vision correction and other ways to see clearly with less help from glasses. The presentation runs about an hour and welcomes everyone, whether you have been researching your options for years or only recently started wondering if you are a candidate.
Here is what to expect when you attend:
Meet the Surgeons
One of the most valuable parts of the night is meeting your board-certified ophthalmologists in person. You can talk with the doctors directly, ask questions, and get a sense of the team that would care for you. Choosing a surgeon is a personal decision, and spending time with the professionals who assist in your journey makes that choice far easier.
The Presentation
Vision needs change with age, so attendees are divided into two groups based on age and their vision goals.
Adults roughly 18 to 45 attend the LASIK presentation, where the surgeons explain how the technology works and review the options. Many people believe LASIK is the sole option for vision correction, but Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare is actually the only practice in Western New York to offer all five FDA-approved vision correction procedures, so you will hear about more than just traditional LASIK. This presentation also covers newer procedures like ZEISS SMILE and the implantable EVO ICL. Some people qualify for several procedures.
Watching a Live Procedure
The LASIK presentation includes something that sets this event apart from other informational sessions. Attendees watch a patient actually undergo the LASIK procedure. Seeing how quick and easy the process tends to eliminate fears of the unknown. Afterward, that same patient takes questions from the audience and describes exactly what the experience felt like in their own words. The patient gives an honest, firsthand account of their experience, which is usually very helpful for patients considering modern vision correction.
Patients who have started reaching for reading glasses attend a separate presentation focused on reducing the need for bifocals and readers. This session covers presbyopia, the natural age-related change that makes near vision blurry, along with cataract procedures, monovision, multifocal contact lenses, and prescription eye drops for presbyopia. If this describes you, you will learn which approaches fit your eyes and your daily routine.
Getting Your Own Questions Answered
By the end of the evening, the topics that tend to worry people most have usually been covered. You will leave with a better understanding of what makes a good candidate, and how the cost and financing actually work.
The doctors can also explain which vision problems the procedure corrects, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. They can determine whether your prescription falls within a treatable range right on the spot!
Bring your questions and leave with a folder of information. And, as a thank you for joining us, everyone who attends a LASIK presentation can schedule a FREE LASIK evaluation, typically valued at $150.
What to Do Next
Attending Laser Vision Night is commitment-free. Many people use it simply to gather information and decide whether to take the next step. If you do feel ready, the next step is to schedule a personal evaluation, where the doctors examine your eyes and confirm whether you qualify.
Curious whether laser vision correction could be right for you? Schedule an evaluation at Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare in Buffalo, NY, or call us at 1-800-309-2020 today.
