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LASIK Eye Surgery in Fort Worth, TX
LASIK eye surgery in Fort Worth with Dr. David Truong, a fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeon. LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser to reduce or remove your need for glasses and contacts. It starts with a free LASIK consultation, where we measure your eyes in detail, tell you plainly whether LASIK fits, and give you a written quote.
What is LASIK?
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is laser eye surgery that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea. A femtosecond laser creates a thin flap, an excimer laser reshapes the tissue underneath, and the flap is laid back in place. Most patients see well within about 24 hours.
At Azure Eye Center, Dr. Truong performs LASIK with the Alcon WaveLight PLUS refractive suite, including Contoura Vision topography-guided LASIK for patients whose corneal maps make them a good fit. Dr. Samantha Reynolds, OD, provides pre- and post-operative care at our Fort Worth (Alliance) and Colleyville offices.
LASIK technology
What LASIK technology does Azure Eye Center use?
Dr. Truong uses the Alcon WaveLight PLUS refractive suite, which includes Contoura Vision topography-guided LASIK.
Contoura plans treatment from a map of your cornea, not only from your glasses prescription. Which approach you get depends on your measurements, and Dr. Truong explains the choice at your consultation.
Contoura Vision LASIK
Contoura Vision maps about 22,000 elevation points on the surface of your cornea and uses that map to guide the laser. It is FDA-approved for nearsightedness with or without astigmatism. In FDA clinical trials, nearly 65% of patients reached 20/16 vision or better. Individual results vary.
Learn how Contoura Vision LASIK works →Alcon WaveLight PLUS
WaveLight PLUS is the refractive laser suite Dr. Truong uses for both LASIK and PRK. If your exam shows that a flap-free treatment is the safer choice for your corneas, PRK is done on the same platform.
See the WaveLight PLUS refractive suite →Why the shape of your cornea matters
Two people can have the same glasses prescription and very different corneas. Small irregularities in corneal shape can affect sharpness, especially at night.
That is why your consultation includes detailed corneal mapping. It helps decide between topography-guided Contoura LASIK, standard LASIK, or a different procedure altogether.
Candidacy
Am I a good candidate for LASIK?
You may be a good LASIK candidate if you are 18 or older, your prescription has been stable for about a year, and your corneas are healthy and thick enough. Your exam makes the final call.
- ✓18 or older with a stable prescription. Little or no change in your glasses or contact lens prescription for about a year.
- ✓Healthy corneas with adequate thickness. LASIK uses corneal tissue, so shape and thickness are measured carefully. Signs of keratoconus or an irregular cornea point to other options.
- ✓No uncontrolled dry eye or autoimmune disease. LASIK can temporarily make dry eye worse. Dry eye that is treated and under control may still allow surgery.
- ✓Not pregnant or nursing. Hormone changes can shift your prescription for a while.
For a quick first check before you come in, take our online LASIK self-test.
Your first visit
What happens at your free LASIK consultation?
Your free consultation is a full refractive evaluation. You leave knowing whether LASIK suits your eyes and, if it does, what it costs in writing.
- ✓Corneal mapping. Topography measures the shape of your cornea and flags irregularities.
- ✓Corneal thickness. This tells us how much tissue is available for safe treatment.
- ✓Tear film evaluation. We check for dry eye, which affects both candidacy and comfort after surgery.
- ✓Dilated eye exam. Your retina and lens are checked, so bring sunglasses and plan for blurry near vision for a few hours.
- ✓Review with Dr. Truong. He goes over your results, recommends the procedure that fits, and answers your questions.
Contact lenses can temporarily change the shape of the cornea, so you may be asked to leave them out before your visit. Our team will tell you how long.
Surgery day
How is LASIK performed?
LASIK takes only minutes per eye, and you go home the same day. You are awake the whole time, and numbing drops keep you comfortable.
Numbing drops
Your eyes are numbed with drops, and a small lid holder keeps you from blinking.
Femtosecond flap
A femtosecond laser creates a thin, hinged flap in the cornea. You may feel pressure and your vision may dim briefly.
Excimer reshaping
The flap is lifted, the excimer laser reshapes the cornea to your measurements, and the flap is laid back in place.
Home with a driver
You go home the same day. Someone must drive you, and you rest your eyes for the rest of the day.
Recovery
What is LASIK recovery like?
Most patients see well within about 24 hours. Your vision keeps settling over the following weeks, and your follow-up visits track that progress.
- ✓Surgery day. Expect scratchiness, watering, and light sensitivity for a few hours. Rest with your eyes closed and use your drops as prescribed.
- ✓Day 1. You have a follow-up exam. Most patients notice much clearer vision, and you will be told when it is safe to drive.
- ✓First weeks. Use your eye drops as directed and do not rub your eyes. Avoid swimming, hot tubs, and contact sports for the period your surgeon specifies.
- ✓Following months. Vision continues to stabilize, and night glare often improves. Your remaining check-ups are with our team, including Dr. Samantha Reynolds.
Risks
What are the risks of LASIK?
LASIK is a well-established surgery, but every surgery has risks. Most LASIK side effects are temporary, and careful screening is the best way to lower your risk.
Dry eye
Dry, gritty eyes are common in the first months as corneal nerves recover. Most patients manage it with lubricating drops. People with significant dry eye before surgery are screened carefully.
Glare and halos
Halos or starbursts around lights at night are common early on and usually lessen as the eye heals. Corneal mapping helps identify patients at higher risk.
Under- or overcorrection
Eyes heal differently, so some patients end up with a small leftover prescription. Many still see well enough for daily life without glasses.
Enhancement
If a meaningful prescription remains after healing, a second laser treatment called an enhancement may be possible when your cornea allows it.
Rare complications, such as flap problems or infection, are reviewed with you at your consultation, along with your personal risk.
Compare your options
LASIK vs. PRK vs. EVO ICL vs. RLE: which fits you?
LASIK is the most common choice, but it is not the only one. If your corneas, age, or prescription point elsewhere, one of these may suit you better.
| Procedure | Who it often fits | How it works | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK | Adults 18+ with a stable prescription and healthy corneas of adequate thickness | A laser reshapes the cornea under a thin flap | Most see well within about 24 hours |
| PRK | Thin or irregular corneas, a tendency toward dry eye, contact sports, or high-impact jobs | A laser reshapes the corneal surface with no flap; the surface layer regrows | Slower: several days to weeks |
| EVO ICL | Typically ages 21–45 with nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism | A thin Collamer lens is placed inside the eye; no corneal tissue is removed, and it is removable | About a 20–30 minute procedure in our accredited office-based surgery suite |
| Refractive lens exchange | Usually 45+ with presbyopia or high farsightedness | Your natural lens is replaced with an artificial lens, the same way as cataract surgery | Done in our accredited office-based surgery suite; follow-up like cataract surgery |
Your exam determines which option is right for you. For a deeper side-by-side, read LASIK vs. RLE vs. EVO ICL in Fort Worth, or see all procedures on our vision correction overview.
Cost & financing
How much does LASIK cost in Fort Worth?
LASIK cost depends on your prescription, the technology used, and what the price includes. At Azure Eye Center, you get your exact quote in writing at your free consultation.
- ✓Technology. Topography-guided Contoura Vision treatment is planned differently from standard LASIK, and that can affect the price.
- ✓What is included. Your written quote spells out pre-operative testing, the surgery, post-operative visits, and the enhancement policy. Ask any practice the same questions when you compare prices.
- ✓Your eyes. Your measurements decide whether LASIK, PRK, or another procedure is the right recommendation, which changes the cost.
Payment options include CareCredit, ALPHAEON Credit, and Cherry payment plans, and promotional plans may be available for qualified applicants. See financing options at Azure Eye Center, or read our full guide to LASIK cost in Fort Worth.
Your surgeon
Why choose Dr. Truong for LASIK in Fort Worth?
Dr. David Truong is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. LASIK is surgery on the cornea, so a cornea specialist's screening matters.
- ✓Corneal expertise. He also performs corneal transplants and corneal cross-linking, and has published research on keratoconus, a condition LASIK screening must catch.
- ✓Every option under one roof. He performs LASIK, PRK, Contoura, EVO ICL, and RLE, so the recommendation is based on your eyes.
- ✓Teaching and credentials. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2018 and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern.
- ✓Coordinated care. Dr. Samantha Reynolds, OD, handles your pre- and post-operative visits at both offices.
One patient review puts it simply: “Answers all the questions honestly. Does not try to sell unnecessary procedures.” Meet Dr. Truong.
LASIK for Fort Worth and Northeast Tarrant County
Azure Eye Center has two offices, both reached at (817) 886-4600. Dr. Reynolds sees patients at both, so follow-up visits can stay close to home. Patients from Keller and Southlake can also see our Keller & Southlake page.
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–5:00 pm · Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm
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LASIK FAQs
LASIK questions from Fort Worth patients
Does LASIK hurt?
LASIK is not usually painful. Numbing drops are used before treatment, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain, mainly while the flap is created. For a few hours afterward, your eyes may feel scratchy, watery, or sensitive to light. Most patients at Azure Eye Center in Fort Worth find that resting with their eyes closed the evening of surgery helps the discomfort pass.
How long does LASIK last?
The corneal reshaping from LASIK is permanent, but your eyes still age. Most people need reading glasses sometime in their 40s because of presbyopia, and most people develop cataracts later in life. Some patients have a small shift in prescription over time, and an enhancement may be possible if the cornea allows it. Dr. Truong explains what to expect for your age at your consultation.
Am I too old for LASIK?
There is no strict upper age limit, but age affects which procedure fits best. After about 45, many people have presbyopia, and early lens changes can make refractive lens exchange a better long-term choice than LASIK. Your exam at Azure Eye Center checks both your cornea and your natural lens, so Dr. Truong can tell you whether LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, or RLE suits your eyes.
Can I get LASIK with astigmatism?
Many people with astigmatism are LASIK candidates. Contoura Vision topography-guided LASIK is FDA-approved for nearsightedness with or without astigmatism, and it uses a detailed map of your cornea to plan treatment. Very high astigmatism or an irregular cornea may point to PRK, EVO ICL, or another option instead. The corneal mapping at your free consultation in Fort Worth shows which applies to you.
What if I'm not a candidate for LASIK?
Many people who are not good LASIK candidates still have options. PRK reshapes the cornea without a flap and may suit thinner corneas. EVO ICL places a lens inside the eye without removing corneal tissue, typically for ages 21 to 45. Refractive lens exchange is often the better fit after about 45. Dr. Truong performs all of these at Azure Eye Center, so his recommendation is based on your eyes.
How much does LASIK cost in Fort Worth?
LASIK cost depends on your prescription, the technology used, such as Contoura Vision, and what the price includes, like pre-operative testing, post-operative visits, and the enhancement policy. Azure Eye Center gives you an exact quote in writing at your free consultation. Financing is available through CareCredit, ALPHAEON Credit, and Cherry, and promotional plans may be available for qualified applicants.
Is the LASIK consultation free?
Yes. Azure Eye Center offers a free LASIK consultation. It includes the measurements needed to judge candidacy, including corneal mapping, corneal thickness, a tear film check, and a dilated exam, followed by a review with Dr. Truong. You leave with a clear answer on whether LASIK fits your eyes and, if it does, a written quote. Call (817) 886-4600 to schedule.
How soon can I drive or go back to work after LASIK?
You cannot drive yourself home on surgery day, so plan for a driver. At your day-one follow-up, your vision is checked and you are told when it is safe to drive. Many patients return to desk work within a day or two, depending on comfort and the kind of work they do. Jobs with dust, chemicals, or a risk of impact to the eye may need more time off.
What is the difference between Contoura and standard LASIK?
Standard LASIK is planned mainly from your glasses prescription. Contoura Vision topography-guided LASIK also uses a map of about 22,000 elevation points on your cornea, so the laser can account for small irregularities in its shape. In FDA clinical trials, nearly 65% of Contoura patients reached 20/16 vision or better. Whether it is right for you depends on your corneal map, which is reviewed at your consultation.
More answers: LASIK FAQs from Azure Eye Center
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Get your corneas measured, learn whether LASIK, Contoura, or another procedure fits your eyes, and leave with a written quote. Offices in Fort Worth (Alliance) and Colleyville.
This page is for general education and does not replace a medical exam. LASIK results vary, and not everyone is a candidate. Your eligibility, risks, and expected results are determined by a complete eye examination with Dr. Truong at Azure Eye Center.