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Norden Laser Eye Associates
1144 East Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Phone: (866) 614-9220
Fax: (201) 444-4721
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"My son’s delicious smile. My wife’s beautiful brown eyes. A golf ball in flight. These are some of the wonderful images I can now see without feeling around for glasses, squinting, or struggling with lenses."
Jay Kashkin, MD
Allergist/Immunologist
The Valley Hospital
Pascack Valley Hospital
"I lead a very diverse and active lifestyle… from sky-diving to practicing law. It’s such a pleasure to be able to do these things and so many more without lenses. Thank you, Dr. Norden, for changing my life."
Bruce Brady
Partner
Koster, Brady & Brennan, LLP
At Norden Laser Eye in Ridgewood, New Jersey, we provide LASIK using the most advanced, state-of-the-art equipment available. Dr. Richard Norden has performed LASIK for thousands of satisfied patients who now live without the need for eye glasses or contact lenses. However, we are not a LASIK factory. Dr. Norden limits the number of LASIK procedures he performs to offer you the time and premium quality you deserve.
Norden Laser Eye offers this informative page to answer common questions our patients have about LASIK. If you are interested in top-quality LASIK surgery, schedule a consultation at Norden Laser Eye in Bergen County, New Jersey today.
What is LASIK?
LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. The popularity of LASIK has grown exponentially since its FDA approval in 1998 and it is now the number one elective procedure in the United States. LASIK eliminates or reduces the need for glasses or contact lenses for patients with refractive error, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Virtually everyone who wears glasses or contact lenses is a LASIK candidate. There are, however, a few exceptions. At Norden Laser Eye, we offer free consultations for LASIK in our Bergen County office to determine if you are a candidate. During this consultation, we will explain the procedure in greater detail, and inform you of the many benefits and few risks of LASIK surgery.
LASIK - The Procedure
During LASIK, a small protective flap is created in the cornea of the eye.
The flap is lifted, and the excimer laser gently sculpts the corneal tissue so that images will focus correctly on your retina.
The flap is replaced, and by the next morning there is enormous visual improvement.
Results & Risks of LASIK
At Norden Laser Eye in Ridgewood (Bergen County), we have performed LASIK for thousands of satisfied patients. All of our LASIK patients have experienced enormous improvement in their "naked eye" vision. The vast majority of our patients at Norden Laser Eye are able to see 20/20 or better, and virtually all can drive a car legally - without correction - in all 50 states.
LASIK has been performed around the world for more than 20 years and over 15 million people have undergone LASIK. No one has ever gone blind after LASIK, even though it remains a theoretical risk.
LASIK - Questions & Answers
Is LASIK permanent, or will I have to repeat it on a regular basis like a face-lift?
In the many years that LASIK has been studied, the correction has been permanent. Based upon our knowledge of the cornea, no one anticipates that the cornea will change at a later date.
Is LASIK painful?
The LASIK procedure lasts approximately five minutes per eye and is entirely painless. It is performed with topical anesthetic numbing eye drops. Most patients feel absolutely nothing after the procedure; a percentage say they feel as if they had worn their contact lenses too long and have a gritty, grainy feeling until the next morning.
How soon after LASIK will I be able to see?
Results vary from patient to patient, but most patients at Norden Laser Eye are able to see well enough to drive the day after LASIK, with continued improvement over the next few days.
Is LASIK approved by the FDA?
Yes. LASIK was FDA approved in 1998.
If you currently depend on eye glasses or contact lenses for better vision, you should consider LASIK. In Bergen County, New Jersey there is no better LASIK specialist than Dr. Richard Norden. Our friendly staff is always available to answer any questions you may have, and Dr. Norden will thoroughly explain the entire LASIK procedure during your initial consultation. Contact Norden Laser Eye today to schedule your consultation for LASIK at our Ridgewood, New Jersey LASIK center.
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