LASIK Eye Surgery San Ramon:
Vision Correction in the Heart of Contra Costa County

For San Ramon residents considering LASIK eye surgery, several factors could potentially disqualify you as a candidate.

These include certain eye conditions such as keratoconus (a progressive thinning of the cornea), severe dry eye syndrome (which can be exacerbated by San Ramon’s warm, dry climate in summer months), and uncontrolled glaucoma. Additionally, specific health conditions like autoimmune disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, or pregnancy may temporarily or permanently disqualify you from the procedure.

The stability of your vision is also critically important—if your prescription has changed significantly in the past year, Dr. Hyver may recommend waiting until your vision stabilizes. This is especially relevant for San Ramon’s growing population of young professionals who might experience vision changes due to extended screen time. Corneal thickness is another key factor, as your cornea needs sufficient tissue for the reshaping process.

During your comprehensive consultation at our San Ramon office, Dr. Hyver will conduct detailed measurements and assessments to determine if you’re an ideal candidate for LASIK or if another vision correction option would better suit your specific needs. Many San Ramon patients who aren’t candidates for traditional LASIK often qualify for alternative procedures like PRK or EVO ICL.

For most San Ramon patients, the vision correction achieved through LASIK eye surgery is permanent, with the reshaped cornea maintaining its new form indefinitely. However, it’s important to understand that LASIK corrects your vision at the time of the procedure—it cannot prevent natural age-related vision changes that may occur later. Most patients in the San Ramon area enjoy decades of clear vision following their procedure.

Around age 40-45, you may begin experiencing presbyopia—a natural aging process where the eye’s lens becomes less flexible, making it more difficult to focus on close objects. This affects everyone eventually, including those who’ve had LASIK. San Ramon patients with active outdoor lifestyles may notice these changes during activities like hiking at Las Trampas Regional Wilderness or reading menus at downtown San Ramon restaurants. Some patients might develop cataracts as they age, which can affect vision quality regardless of having had LASIK.

The good news is that having had LASIK doesn’t complicate future eye treatments. During your consultation at our Porter Drive location, Dr. Hyver will discuss realistic expectations for long-term results based on your specific age, eye health, and lifestyle factors unique to living in the San Ramon area.

This is perhaps the most common concern we hear from San Ramon patients considering LASIK. Rest assured that blinking during the procedure is physically impossible due to the specialized instruments used.

During your LASIK procedure at our San Ramon office, a small device called a lid speculum gently holds your eyelids open, preventing you from blinking. Additionally, numbing eye drops are applied before the procedure, reducing the urge to blink. Our advanced laser technology at the San Ramon location features sophisticated eye-tracking systems that monitor your eye position thousands of times per second. If you make small involuntary eye movements—which is natural and happens to everyone—the laser automatically adjusts its position or temporarily pauses until your eye is properly aligned again.

This is particularly reassuring for San Ramon residents who may experience seasonal allergies from local plant life that could potentially cause eye irritation. Dr. Hyver also provides gentle guidance throughout the entire procedure, helping you remain calm and comfortable. Many patients from the San Ramon community are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable and stress-free their LASIK experience is, even those who initially had concerns about blinking or moving during the procedure.