Lucent Vision is all about you. With an office environment that looks and feels like a spa for a relaxed experience, our surgical plans and techniques are tailored to meet your daily visual needs. Your time is valuable, and that’s why our office schedule is built to limit wait times and to allow the doctor to spend ample time with you. Lucent offers LASIK, Refractive Lens Exchange, Refractive Cataract Surgery, and treatment for Glaucoma, Keratoconus, and Pterygium.

Most patients who have nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can be treated safely. If you are over 40 and using reading glasses or progressive glasses, a better option may be Refractive Lens Exchange

Is LASIK safe? 

LASIK is one of the most successful procedures performed in modern medicine today, and it has a very low risk of complications. 

How much does it cost? 

You can learn more about our transparent pricing and financing options on our pricing page.

Why LASIK? 

-Awesome results - vast majority of our patients achieve  a visual acuity of 20/20 vision or better. 

-Quick procedure - the painless procedure takes only a few minutes. 

-Quick recovery - return to your daily activities within a couple of days. 

-No more hassles of glasses or contact lenses.

It is common to have blurry eyesight immediately following surgery, but this normally improves after a few hours. After your LASIK eye surgery, you should arrange to have someone drive you home, and it is suggested that you take a nap and relax for the rest of the day. Avoid reading or watching television to prevent straining your eyes.

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, also known by its acronym LASIK, is the most popular form of laser refractive surgery performed today. Millions of people in the United States and around the world have undergone this amazing laser eye surgery. Refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism can all be corrected with LASIK by precisely changing the cornea's shape. Aside from giving long-lasting results, LASIK procedures are also safe, quick, and painless. To find out if LASIK could be beneficial for you and your eye health, make an appointment at our clinic in Long Beach, California to meet with our highly-rated, fellowship-trained eye surgeon, Dr. Nimesh Pathak, for a free LASIK consultation.

What happens during a custom LASIK procedure?

To prevent discomfort throughout the LASIK procedure, your eyes will be completely numbed with specialized anesthetic eye drops. The eyelids will then be gently held open by a small, round device that will be placed on each eye.  After the eye has been stabilized, Dr. Pathak will use advanced laser technology to make a thin corneal flap. The corneal tissue behind the narrow flap will then be reshaped in a customized fashion using the excimer laser beam. Your eye surgeon will then reposition the flap to its original location. Reshaping the cornea allows for improved clarity of vision by bringing light rays into focus on the retina. Surprisingly, the cornea can heal itself without stitches. Most LASIK eye surgery patients report having clear vision within a day of their procedure.

Even though the procedure only takes a few minutes for each eye, plan to be at our laser center for about an hour on the day of your surgery. After your LASIK treatment, you'll need a friend or family member to drive you home.

To prevent discomfort throughout the LASIK procedure, your eyes will be completely numbed with specialized anesthetic eye drops. The eyelids will then be gently held open by a small, round device that will be placed on each eye.  After the eye has been stabilized, Dr. Pathak will use advanced laser technology to make a thin corneal flap. The corneal tissue behind the narrow flap will then be reshaped in a customized fashion using the excimer laser beam. Your eye surgeon will then reposition the flap to its original location. Reshaping the cornea allows for improved clarity of vision by bringing light rays into focus on the retina. Surprisingly, the cornea can heal itself without stitches. Most LASIK eye surgery patients report having clear vision within a day of their procedure.

At Lucent Vision, we go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and relaxed before we begin your LASIK procedure. Along with an oral medication to make you feel more calm, we use anesthetic (numbing) eye drops to ensure your comfort throughout the surgery. Most patients have little to no discomfort following LASIK. For a couple of hours after the procedure, your eyes might feel scratchy, gritty, or watery. We will also give you an oral medication that will help you take a nap once you arrive at your home. Most patients feel like their eyes are essentially back to normal after their nap. 

How quickly can I return to work after LASIK?

The majority of our LASIK patients can return to work a day or two after their eyes are treated. On the day after the treatment, vision is typically 20/20 or better, and it continues to improve and become even more clear over the following week.

Does LASIK cause dry eye syndrome?

LASIK does not actually cause dry eyes. In the first few weeks following a LASIK procedure, your eyes tend to create fewer tears temporarily. Often times this reduction in tear production can make your eyes feel more dry than normal and even cause some fluctuations in vision throughout the day. Within a few weeks of your LASIK procedure, as your eyes heal, your tear production will return to normal. While your tear production improves, you may find it helpful to use artificial tears to ease your symptoms. In some instances, a dry eye treatment will be recommended before your procedure as a preventative measure. 

Do insurance companies cover the cost of LASIK?

No, insurance companies do not generally pay for LASIK surgery as they view it as an elective procedure. However, there may be tax advantages to having LASIK, and financing options with no money down and no interest may help to make it more affordable.

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, also known by its acronym LASIK, is the most popular form of laser refractive surgery performed today. Millions of people in the United States and around the world have undergone this amazing laser eye surgery. Refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism can all be corrected with LASIK by precisely changing the cornea's shape. Aside from giving long-lasting results, LASIK procedures are also safe, quick, and painless. To find out if LASIK could be beneficial for you and your eye health, make an appointment at our clinic in Long Beach, California to meet with our highly-rated, fellowship-trained eye surgeon, Dr. Nimesh Pathak, for a free LASIK consultation.

What happens during a custom LASIK procedure?

To prevent discomfort throughout the LASIK procedure, your eyes will be completely numbed with specialized anesthetic eye drops. The eyelids will then be gently held open by a small, round device that will be placed on each eye.  After the eye has been stabilized, Dr. Pathak will use advanced laser technology to make a thin corneal flap. The corneal tissue behind the narrow flap will then be reshaped in a customized fashion using the excimer laser beam. Your eye surgeon will then reposition the flap to its original location. Reshaping the cornea allows for improved clarity of vision by bringing light rays into focus on the retina. Surprisingly, the cornea can heal itself without stitches. Most LASIK eye surgery patients report having clear vision within a day of their procedure.

Even though the procedure only takes a few minutes for each eye, plan to be at our laser center for about an hour on the day of your surgery. After your LASIK treatment, you'll need a friend or family member to drive you home.

How different would your life be without glasses or contact lenses?  Imagine the freedom of playing sports, watching television, driving your car, and spending time with your family without visual restrictions. At Lucent Vision in Long Beach California, our experienced team is dedicated to delivering these LASIK benefits with a personalized experience. Our team leader, Dr. Nimesh Pathak, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon who specializes in laser vision correction. Modern LASIK is capable of safely correcting "refractive errors" such as near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. Our mission is to deliver the benefits of clear unaided vision to our patients. Clear eyesight gives people the visual freedom to work and play with no limits.  

How different would your life be without glasses or contact lenses?  Imagine the freedom of playing sports, watching television, driving your car, and spending time with your family without any visual restrictions. LASIK has made this dream a reality for millions of people! LASIK is a safe and effective procedure to re-sculpt the cornea to fix problems such as near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. These “refractive errors” cause blurry vision.

NOW OFFERING CONTOURA VISION LASIK!

We are now offering the most customized LASIK treatment available, Contoura Vision! With this cutting-edge technology we are able to map up to 22,000 individual points on your cornea. Your cornea is as unique as your fingerprint. Contoura Vision allows us to use your unique corneal map to re-shape your cornea to maximize your vision.

BEFORE LASIK

Dealing with glasses/contact lens expenses, inconveniences, and risks

Living a blurry life

Being limited by your blurry vision

LASIK DAY

Painless – minimal pressure sensation

Quick – 15 minutes

Surgeon and staff with over 10 years experience

LIFE AFTER LASIK

See clearly

Do more with your new vision

Jump into your new life

The majority of our LASIK patients can return to work a day or two after their eyes are treated. On the day after the treatment, vision is typically 20/20 or better, and it continues to improve and become even more clear over the following week.

You may be an ideal LASIK candidate if you:

-Are over 18 years old.

-Have nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism.

-Have had a stable contact lens or eyeglass prescription for the last year. 

-Are in good health with no significant corneal diseases.  

-We will perform a comprehensive eye examination on the day of your consultation to determine your candidacy. 

What if I’m not a good candidate for LASIK?

Even if you're not a suitable LASIK candidate, you can still enjoy excellent vision.  In fact, LASIK is not the only procedure we do here at Lucent Vision. We also offer Refractive Lens Exchange (also known as Custom Lens Replacement), Cataract Surgery, and other vision correction options.

Can I wear contacts up until my surgery day?

 Most LASIK surgeons recommend discontinuing your contact lens usage about two to three weeks prior to your LASIK surgery. Chronic contact lens usage can alter the shape of your cornea, but giving the cornea a break from contact lenses can allow it to return to its natural shape. Giving the cornea this break can lead to better measurements in our office, and ultimately, better LASIK outcomes.