Glasses and contacts work, but they’re a daily hassle — and in a city built around sunshine and outdoor living, a lot of Phoenix patients are ready to be done with both. LASIK is a quick, well-established procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, so light focuses properly on the retina without the help of a lens.
It’s not a new or experimental technology. The FDA cleared the laser used in LASIK back in 1995, and it has since become one of the most performed elective procedures in the country, with the large majority of patients reaching 20/20 vision or better. At Arizona Eye Specialists, our Phoenix-based surgeons have guided thousands of patients through the process, from that first consultation to their follow-up appointments.
Why Phoenix Patients Choose Arizona Eye Specialists for LASIK
- Local, not a franchise. Our Phoenix office is one of eight Arizona Eye Specialists locations across the Valley, but your care is handled by board-certified ophthalmologists who live and practice here — not a chain optimized for volume.
- Honest candidacy screening. Not everyone who wears glasses is a good fit for LASIK. We check corneal thickness, prescription stability, eye health, and overall health before we ever talk about scheduling surgery — because a responsible surgeon says no when the criteria aren’t met.
- Experience across thousands of procedures. Our doctors have performed LASIK for patients across the Phoenix metro for years, giving you a team that has seen the full range of eye shapes, prescriptions, and outcomes.
- A full eye care practice behind you. Because Arizona Eye Specialists also treats cornea disease, dry eye, and general ophthalmic conditions, any complicating factor that shows up during your evaluation gets addressed by the same practice — not punted to a referral.
Am I a Candidate for LASIK?
Most healthy adults with a stable prescription are reasonable candidates, but a comprehensive eye exam is the only way to know for sure. In general, LASIK candidates should:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have had a stable eyeglass or contact prescription for at least one year
- Be free of active eye disease or other conditions that could interfere with healing
- Have adequate corneal thickness for the procedure
- Be in good general health
- Have realistic expectations about the outcome
- Understand the potential risks before moving forward
If a Phoenix LASIK provider offers to schedule your surgery without an exam, promises guaranteed 20/20 results, or can’t speak to their own track record, that’s a reason to keep looking. Our surgeons will tell you plainly whether LASIK is right for your eyes, and if it isn’t, we’ll explain the alternatives — including PRK, which is often a better fit for thinner corneas.
What to Expect From Your Phoenix LASIK Consultation
Your first visit is a full diagnostic workup, not a sales pitch. We’ll measure your corneal thickness and shape, check your prescription stability, review your eye and health history, and answer every question you have about recovery, cost, and what the procedure actually feels like. You’ll leave with a clear answer on candidacy — and if you’re a good fit, a straightforward walkthrough of what surgery day looks like.
Serving Phoenix and the Surrounding Valley
Our Phoenix office at 300 E. Osborn Rd. serves patients throughout the metro area, and if another one of our seven Valley locations — Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, or Buckeye — is more convenient for you, your records and care transfer seamlessly within the practice.
Ready to Explore LASIK?
Call (480) 994-5012 or request a consultation online to find out if LASIK is right for you.