Friendly Care on Your Vision Journey
Imagine waking up and seeing clearly without reaching for glasses or putting in contact lenses.
Exploring laser vision correction is an exciting step, and a consultation is a reassuring way to begin. During your visit, our team takes the time to check your eye health, listen to your visual goals, and answer all your questions in plain language. We provide honest, personalized guidance so you feel completely comfortable with what to expect before moving forward.
Curious about laser vision correction? Visit us to discuss if vision correction surgery is right for you.
Understanding if You Are a Candidate
Finding out if laser vision correction fits your eyes comes down to a few straightforward health factors. You must be at least 18 years old.
Having a steady prescription that hasn’t changed over the past year is also necessary. Additionally, your optometrist will check your corneal thickness, surface shape, and natural moisture levels to make sure your eyes are in a healthy position for surgery.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your consultation is a comfortable, unhurried appointment where we gather precise details about your sight. We complete the following:
- Gentle prescription check and visual clarity testing
- Surface mapping and corneal thickness measurements
- Simple tear film and moisture assessments
- Full evaluation of your overall eye health
After these checks, we discuss which procedure matches your lifestyle and connect you with a trusted local eye surgeon in Saskatoon if you decide to take the next step.
Exploring Different Vision Correction Choices
Vision correction is never one-size-fits-all because every eye has its own distinct shape and traits. Different surgical techniques exist so you can find an approach that fits your eyes comfortably.
Your optometrist will discuss which approach aligns with your specific needs and provide a referral to an eye surgeon for that procedure.
Learn more about the different procedures available and which options may be a better fit for you.
LASIK reshapes the tissue underneath a tiny flap created on the surface of your cornea. Once the laser reshapes the tissue, the flap gently rests back in place for a quick recovery.
It is a very common choice for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
PRK works by gently reshaping the surface of the cornea directly, without creating a flap. A temporary protective contact lens covers your eye while the outer surface layer naturally regenerates over a few days.
This option is often helpful for individuals with thinner corneas or active lifestyles.
SMILE is a gentle procedure in which a laser creates a tiny, thin layer of tissue inside the cornea. That small tissue piece is then removed through a microscopic opening to correct nearsightedness.
Because most of the outer corneal surface remains untouched, it offers a smooth, comfortable healing period.
Refractive lens exchange gently replaces your eye’s natural lens with a clear, custom artificial lens to focus light properly.
This method works similarly to cataract surgery and is often considered for individuals with significant focus changes or higher prescriptions. It provides long-lasting vision correction while also preventing future cataracts.
Your Step-by-Step Healing Timeline
Healing looks a little different for everyone, but knowing what to expect can help you feel at ease every step of the way. Our team stays by your side, checking in regularly to monitor your progress throughout your recovery:
Day 1:
- You might feel mild scratchiness or light sensitivity, so resting your eyes in a dim room and using your prescribed drops is helpful.
- Avoid showering or washing your hair for the first 24 hours after surgery.
First 2 days:
- Your vision starts to clear up, though minor blurriness or shifting focus is completely normal at this stage.
- Avoid exercise for the first couple of days after surgery.
First week:
- Most people feel ready to return to work and light routines, accompanied by a quick follow-up check to monitor healing.
- Avoid getting tap water in your eyes. Do not use eye makeup and keep soap, hairspray, shaving lotion, and other products away from your eyes.
- Confirm with your eye doctor before returning to driving.
First 10 days:
- Sensitivity eases up considerably, allowing you to return to gentle daily activities while keeping your eyes protected from water or rubbing.
- Avoid hair dyes or perms.
First 3 weeks:
- Your visual stability keeps improving, and any slight dryness can be comfortably managed with soothing eye drops.
- Avoid pools, lakes, saunas, whirlpools, and hot tubs.
First month:
- You can generally jump back into most active hobbies and exercise routines after a routine progress check.
- Wear eye protection during sports or exercise.
Up to a year:
- Your eyes continue fine-tuning over several months, with routine checkups helping to keep your sight clear and comfortable long-term.
Guided Care Every Step of the Way
Deciding to explore laser vision correction is a big step, and our welcoming team is here to support you with clear answers and thoughtful care. We guide you through your initial tests, connect you directly with an experienced local ophthalmologist for your procedure, and handle all your follow-up checkups right here in Saskatoon.
From your very first visit to your final post-op check, we are here to make your vision journey smooth and simple.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Eye Surgery
Candidacy depends on factors like your age, corneal thickness, eye health, and prescription stability over the past year. Book a consultation with InVision Eyecare to receive a full evaluation and discuss your specific needs and expectations to determine if surgery is right for you.
Your care team applies numbing drops before starting to keep your eyes feeling comfortable. You might feel a brief, light pressure during the treatment, followed by a slightly scratchy feeling for a short time as you heal.
For most people, laser vision correction offers clear, lasting vision that stays stable for many years. However, your eyes can still experience natural, age-related changes as time goes on.
Yes, it is very common to have both eyes treated during the same appointment for convenience. Your eye surgeon will confirm whether treating both eyes together fits your personal care plan.
Many patients feel comfortable returning to work and light daily activities within two to three days after LASIK. Procedures like PRK may take a few extra days as the outer surface of your eye heals naturally.
Our clinic provides laser eye surgery consultations, pre-operative assessments, and post-operative care, but we do not perform the surgery itself. If you are a candidate, we will refer you to an experienced surgeon for your procedure while continuing to handle your local follow-up care.
Coverage for consultation visits depends on your individual private or employer vision benefit plan. Our friendly front desk team is always happy to help you check your coverage details before your visit.
Come See Us in Saskatoon
We’re located on the corner of 8th Street East and Sommerfeld Avenue. Find us next to the OK Tire. There is parking, including accessible spaces right outside our office.
Our Address
Contact Information
- Phone: 306-373-2234
- Fax: 306-373-2861
- Email: ivereception@yxevision.ca
After Hours Emergencies: 306-371-9911
Hours of Operation
*Closed on Saturdays during long weekends.
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