FAQs

August 28, 2025

What You Need to Know About EVO ICL: A Game Changer in Vision Correction

When it comes to vision correction, people have a variety of options. LASIK surgery, glasses, and traditional contact lenses are all well-known, but there’s another option: EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). These lenses work in harmony with your eyes and […]
June 30, 2025

What You Can Expect from LASIK Surgery: Real Patient Stories

Are you considering LASIK but having trouble taking the next step? At Commonwealth Eye Surgery we combine expert surgeons, advanced technology, and highly trained staff to deliver exceptional care. Laser vision correction can enhance your daily life, and if there’s […]
June 27, 2025

Now Introducing the PanOptix® Pro Lens: A Game Changer in Cataract Surgery

Ready to see life in focus? We’re excited to now offer Alcon’s PanOptix Pro Lens—an advanced trifocal option for patients having cataract surgery. This lens is designed to provide high quality vision and reduce your need for glasses and contacts […]
September 1, 2016

What can I expect during the LPI treatment?

The LPI treatment is a quick outpatient procedure that is performed in our ambulatory surgery center. There are no needles, no stitches, and no shots. After placing numbing drops in your eye, your doctor places a contact lens on your […]
September 1, 2016

How does LPI Laser Therapy work?

The doctor uses the argon laser to make a small opening in the colored part of the eye. This hole prevents the buildup of fluid behind the iris and allows the fluid to reach the drains of the eye. This […]
September 1, 2016

What is LPI Laser Therapy?

LPI, or Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, is a surgical procedure used to prevent a severe form of glaucoma called angle closure glaucoma.
September 1, 2016

How many treatments are required?

As with any medical procedure, results may vary. However, unlike daily eye drops, SLT therapy is administered just once in a simple, fast, in-office procedure. Because glaucoma is a chronic disease, follow-up appointments with your eye care specialist are important. […]
September 1, 2016

Is SLT reimbursed by Medicare?

Yes, SLT is reimbursed by Medicare and most insurance providers, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in non-reimbursed prescription medication costs.
September 1, 2016

What are the side effects with slt?

Unlike many glaucoma medications, there are no reported incidences of allergic reactions or systemic side-effects with SLT. Complications are rare, but may include inflammation, a temporary increase in eye pressure, blurred vision, headache, conjunctivitis, or eye pain.
September 1, 2016

What can I expect after the SLT treatment?

Your vision may be blurry for several hours, possibly up to 24 hours. Generally, the eye is mildly irritated for 1-2 days. Your doctor will prescribe eye drops for the first few days to help treat any irritation or inflammation. […]
September 1, 2016

What can I expect during the SLT treatment?

SLT is an outpatient procedure performed in our ambulatory surgery center. Eye drops are used to numb the eye and treatment takes place in a standard exam chair with a slit lamp like the one used to examine your eye. […]