I've been seing a lot of hype in local advertisements and in the media about LASIK surgery, and I did some research on LASIK in Saudi Arabia and found some interesting info.
I know that back home in America some of the best places to get LASIK procedures done are:

East Coast:

• New York City (Manhattan)
• New Jersey
• Orlando, Miami
• Connecticut
• Boston
• Atlanta
  

Mid-West:

• Kansas City
• Chicago
• Milwaukee
• Indianapolis
  

West of the Mississippi

• San Antonio
• Dallas
• San Fransisco
• Los Angeles
• Washington

Check it out, if you have any questions, as always, send them as a comment. If you're planning to get LASIK Surgery done and you live in the Western Region, I've provided a link below where you can probably find a LASIK Surgeon in Jeddah.

May Allah cure all those who suffer and grant them speedy recoveries... Aameen


What is LASIK ?

LASIK is the safest and accurate method to correct short sight (myopia), Long sight (Hyperopia), Astigmatism (Cylindrical powers) and other Corneal scarring disorders.


How old is this treatment?
LASIK is in existence since 1988, and has already gained wide acceptance world over. More than 5 million people in USA have undergone LASIK.


How is LASIK better than Contact Lenses ?

Contact lenses require special care and careful maintenance. Moreover it is a recurring expenditure. A full 5 years use of contact lenses would cost you almost same as LASIK treatment.


Is LASIK a surgery ?

LASIK is a very simple procedure done with application of just anaesthetic drops. It is just the reshaping of the cornea with the help of a cold laser (Exclimer Laser), with sub micron accuracy.


How is LASIK done ?

A thin corneal flap is lifted with the help of a Hansatome which is integrated with the main machine and laser is applied on the cornea in computer controlled, predetermined manner. This flap is replaced immediately, which adheres within a minute. LASIK is not at all a complicated procedure.


Who can undergo LASIK ?

Any person above the age of 18 years whose power is stable for the last 1 year. There is no upperage limit.


What are the powers it can correct ?

Myopia : minus 1 to minus 20 diopters.
Hyperopia : plus 1 to plus 8 diopters.
Astigmatism : upto 8 diopters.


Advantages of LASIK

• No injection
• No prolonged medication
• No surgery
• Totally an out patient procedure
• Treatment over within 10 minutes
• Normal activities can be resumed the next day
• Permanent, once in life time treatment
• Minimum recurrence of power

What is the latest in LASIK technology ?

The safety and accuracy of the LASIK treatment largely depends on the
machine on which it is performed. Though there are various machines
available for LASIK, Zyoptix -100 integrated with Hansatome is the best
worksation trusted and accepted worldwide.


A note about LASIK:
LASIK is one type of laser eye surgery that is commonly performed for the correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Surgeons in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the greater Jeddah area who perform LASIK may also perform laser eye procedures such as PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK. They may also offer non-laser alternatives to LASIK, and may offer variations of LASIK such as monovision LASIK to address presbyopia, or custom LASIK. Please consult with a surgeon to review your options and determine if laser eye surgery or another surgery would be best for you.


About Jeddah LASIK surgeons:
The AllAboutVision.com LASIK Surgeon Directory is a resource for you to learn more about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia LASIK surgeons and to help you select a surgeon if you choose to have LASIK or another laser eye surgery. Please review the profiles of each greater Jeddah LASIK surgeon to learn about his or her philosophy and treatment experience; then schedule a consultation and full evaluation to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for LASIK or another corrective procedure.

Let me know if you need any more information.