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How do I create an account in the patient portal?

To create an account in the Patient Portal, call us at 912-354-4800 or visit us and our expert staff can help you. We will create a NextMD account for you and give you a personal enrollment token (an 8-digit number used to sign in). Once we create your account, you will receive an email with instructions on how to enroll in the Patient Portal.

Is the patient portal HIPAA compliant?

The Patient Portal is HIPAA compliant and gives secure access to each user so you can feel safe when using it. Each patient creates their own unique password and is asked a security question each time they login for maximum safety. No medical or personal information will be sent to you through your personal e-mail account.

Is it safe to use the patient portal?

Our patients’ privacy is our number one concern. The Patient Portal is HIPAA compliant and gives secure access to each user so you can feel safe when using it. Each patient creates their own unique password and is asked a security question each time they login for maximum safety.

Does laser eye surgery hurt?

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Painful? Fortunately, LASIK eye surgery is not painful. Right before your procedure, your surgeon will place numbing eye drops into both of your eyes. While you may still feel a little bit of pressure during the procedure, you should not feel any pain.

How long is recovery after LASIK?

For most people, LASIK recovery time is very fast and patients resume most normal activities within a day or two. The actual healing period takes a little while longer, typically lasting 3-6 months during which time you should expect your vision to gradually improve.

Does LASIK last?

While the effects of LASIK surgery are permanent, the benefits can decrease over time. For most patients, the results of LASIK will last a lifetime. About 10-12% of patients nationwide will need an enhancement surgery because of anatomical changes to the eye/eyes.

Who can have LASIK surgery?

Therefore, people should be over age 18, and preferably older, before considering LASIK eye surgery. Certain conditions and medications — pregnancy, breastfeeding, steroid drugs — may cause temporary fluctuations in your vision. Wait until your vision has stabilized before considering LASIK eye surgery.

What can you not eat after LASIK surgery?

That's why the team of King LASIK has put together the following list of foods to limit in your diet.Fatty Meats. A diet high in processed meats that are high in saturated fat, including red meat and sausage, often lends itself to high cholesterol. ... Junk Food. ... Sugar. ... Fried Foods. ... Foods for Good Eye Health.

How long does it take to get 20/20 vision after LASIK?

LASIK Eye Surgery Results: What You Can Expect According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, more than 90% of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after 2 to 3 months of post-surgery recovery.

Is 60 too old for LASIK eye surgery?

Can I Have LASIK After 60? While the minimum age for LASIK surgery is 18, there is no age limit as long as your eyes are healthy and your vision is stable.

What happens if you blink during LASIK?

Yes—patients are awake during LASIK. However, there is no need to worry if you accidentally blink or move your eyes during the surgery. Thanks to advanced LASIK technologies in Billings, your eyes will remain comfortably steady as our doctors provide the vision correction results you need to see as clearly as possible.

Can your eyes get worse after LASIK?

It permanently reshapes the tissue in the front of your eye, and these changes last your whole life. However, most people's vision gets worse over time as part of the natural aging process. LASIK can't stop this, so your vision may become blurry again as you get older.

What makes you not a candidate for LASIK?

You have a disease or are on medications that may affect wound healing. Certain conditions, such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), immunodeficiency states (e.g., HIV) and diabetes, and some medications (e.g., retinoic acid and steroids) may prevent proper healing after a refractive procedure.

How long does a LASIK surgery take?

LASIK surgery is usually completed in 30 minutes or less. During the procedure, you lie on your back in a reclining chair. You may be given medicine to help you relax. After numbing drops are placed in your eye, your doctor uses an instrument to hold your eyelids open.

What is considered a high prescription for LASIK?

Typically, eye doctors will set their limits to +6 for farsightedness, -12 for nearsightedness, and 6 diopters for astigmatism. However, not all laser strengths are the same, so there's some wiggle room.

How long do you see blurry after LASIK?

While you will see better the day after surgery, your vision may be a bit blurry or hazy immediately afterward. These temporary vision difficulties usually clear up after the first few weeks. However, it can take about 2 – 3 months before your vision fully stabilizes and your eyes completely heal.

Can I watch TV after LASIK?

Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK procedure. Because of this, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours before watching TV.

What can't you do after laser eye surgery?

Avoid pools, whirlpools, saunas, and lakes for at least 3 weeks. No eye makeup for at least a week. Toss out partly used products to avoid an infection. Don't get your hair colored or permed for at least 10 days.

What happens the first week after LASIK surgery?

1 Week After LASIK Eye Surgery As your eyes are healing, your vision may fluctuate a bit day to day. This is typical with laser correction and you should not be alarmed. During this stabilization period some glare, halos, night vision difficulty may be experienced.

Where to seek medical care in emergency?

In the case of a medical emergency, however, you need to seek care at your local urgent care facility or hospital emergency department.

Do you have to be in the same location as your doctor?

In addition to receiving high-quality health care without going to the doctor’s office, there’s another benefit: You don’t have to be in the same location as your physician.

Can you telehealth a doctor?

When you don’t have the time or the ability to visit your doctor’s office for medical care, you can turn to telehealth. The exceptional team at Cohen Eye Institute offers telehealth to new and existing patients, giving you the ability to videoconference with your doctor, receive medical care, and be prescribed medication while staying in the comfort of your own home. Request a virtual appointment online, or if you’d like to learn more about how to register for telehealth, call the office. The friendly staff can provide the information you need to access virtual medical services.

Is telehealth HIPAA compliant?

Telehealth is an easy to use, HIPAA-compliant way to receive quality medical care virtually rather than in person.

What is the patient portal at Eye Institute of Utah?

Instead of time-consuming phone calls, our Patient Portal allows you instant access to communicate with doctors and staff at The Eye Institute of Utah regarding your eye care. With the Patient Portal, you will have the ability to:

How to contact Patient Portal Help Desk?

If you have trouble setting up your account, if you lose your 8-digit security code, or if you have questions on how to use features of the Patient Portal, please call our Patient Portal Help Desk at 801-263-5729.

How to contact Eye Institute of Utah?

Please note – the Patient Portal is only checked by our staff Monday through Friday during normal business hours, so any urgent questions or medical emergencies should be addressed by calling our office directly at (800) 760-4171. The Eye Institute of Utah Doctors have either authored or reviewed and approved this content.

Is the Eye Institute of Utah secure?

The Eye Institute of Utah is proud to offer our new Patient Portal – allowing our patients convenient, secure access to your eye doctor’s office online, 24/7 – from the comfort and privacy of your home! The Eye Institute of Utah’s Patient Portal will allow you to complete your new patient registration and paperwork online prior to your first appointment, as well as securely message your eye doctor and supporting staff at your convenience from any internet accessible device. You can also rest assured as your medical information remains on a secure server and encrypted website to protect your personal health information.

Why are we using the Patient Portal?

Implementing a patient portal bridges the gap between you and your provider and provides more efficient communication.

Sign Me Up!

To create an account in the Patient Portal, call us at 912-354-4800 or visit us and our expert staff can help you. We will create a NextMD account for you and give you a personal enrollment token (an 8-digit number used to sign in). Once we create your account, you will receive an email with instructions on how to enroll in the Patient Portal.