Physician-Owned Laser Vision Correction in Irvine
Can I reduce my dependence on glasses?
Personalized laser vision correction
performed under the direction of an experienced ophthalmic surgeon
with VISX STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser onsite
at Chao Vision Institute
One-on-One LVC Consult
If you're interested in seeing better with less dependence on glasses or contacts, book a Free Laser Vision Correction (LVC) Consult to meet one-on-one with Dr. Chao.
You'll receive a brief eye exam to see if you're a good candidate for LVC or other options. From Consult to recovery, Dr. Chao will personally render the care - not a rotating team of eye care providers and extenders.
Healthcare Financing
From six months to 60 months, we offer a wide range of plans and products for healthcare financing.
Considering LASIK eye surgery to lessen dependence on glasses?
Laser vision correction such as LASIK and PRK is laser eye surgery using an excimer laser to reshape the cornea of your eye with the goal of reducing dependence on glasses or contacts.
How do I know if LASIK or PRK right for me?
Both LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery aim to correct a variety of refractive conditions including:
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
The difference resides in the making of a corneal flap before the laser is applied. While LASIK involves the eye surgeon to cut a flap, PRK involves removing a thin layer of epithelial cell before the laser is applied. While LASIK recovery is faster, PRK may be recommended by Dr. Chao for those with thin but otherwise healthy corneas.
Why choose a cataract, cornea, and refractive eye surgeon for laser vision correction?
Dr. Chao is considered a subspecialty eye surgeon. Along with advanced fellowship training and extensive clinical and surgical experience, Dr. Chao is renown for managing complex as well as routine cataract, cornea, and refractive conditions. At Chao Vision Institute, Dr. Chao does more than just perform your LASIK on surgery day. From consult to post operative care, Dr. Chao is hands-on in all aspects of your eye care.
Why Choose a Physician-Owned Laser Vision Facility?
Chao Vision's Irvine facility maintains a VISX STAR S4 Excimer Laser for laser vision correction procedures including PRK and PTK. The STAR S4 IR is an FDA-approved excimer laser system used for specific laser vision correction applications.
Lawrence C. Chao, M.D.
VISX STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser Trainer
At Chao Vision Institute, laser vision correction is part of a physician-owned ophthalmology practice rather than a stand alone laser eye center facility. Dr. Lawrence C. Chao personally evaluates patients for laser vision correction and determines whether LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL or another approach is appropriate.
