Eyecare Medical Group  |  53 Sewall St, Portland, ME 04102 207-828-2020

LASIK & Laser Vision Correction

Freedom from glasses and contacts with an experienced, board-certified refractive surgeon.

LASIK eye surgery

What is LASIK?

LASIK is an FDA-approved vision correction procedure that allows patients the opportunity to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids.

The procedure corrects refractive errors — including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism — by precisely reshaping the cornea so that light entering the eye focuses correctly on the retina.

The entire procedure takes less than ten minutes per eye. The corneal flap heals without stitches, and most patients notice dramatically improved vision within 24 hours.

How LASIK Works

Dr. Shah utilizes the latest Alcon refractive laser suite to deliver exceptional precision, safety, and visual outcomes.

This advanced platform includes the EX500 excimer laser, FS200 femtosecond laser, and Contoura mapping technology for highly personalized vision correction.

  • A thin corneal flap is created using the FS200 femtosecond laser — no blade
  • The flap is gently lifted to expose the underlying corneal tissue
  • The EX500 excimer laser precisely reshapes the cornea to correct your prescription
  • The flap is repositioned and heals naturally — no stitches required

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LASIK Candidacy Checklist

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Stable vision prescription for over a year
  • Adequate corneal thickness
  • No active glaucoma or cataracts
  • Not currently pregnant
  • Good overall eye health

A comprehensive pre-operative evaluation will confirm your candidacy.

Featuring the Alcon EX500 & FS200 laser platform with Contoura mapping — each procedure is tailored to the unique characteristics of your eyes.

What is Contoura Vision?

Contoura Vision is an FDA-approved topography-guided LASIK treatment that goes beyond correcting your glasses prescription. It maps up to 22,000 unique points on the surface of your cornea to create a highly personalized treatment plan.

Clinical studies have shown that Contoura patients achieve sharper, higher-quality vision compared to standard LASIK — with many patients seeing better than 20/20 after surgery.

Dr. Shah uses the Alcon EX500 excimer laser with Contoura to deliver outcomes tailored to the unique characteristics of each patient's eyes.

Contoura Vision vs. Standard LASIK

  • Maps 22,000 unique points on your cornea
  • Corrects corneal irregularities beyond your prescription
  • FDA-approved with superior clinical outcomes
  • Reduced glare, halos, and nighttime visual disturbances
  • More patients achieve 20/20 or better vision

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Why Choose Dr. Shah

LASIK surgery

20+ Years of Experience

Dr. Shah has over two decades of laser vision correction experience and has performed thousands of successful LASIK procedures.

Cornea specialist

Cornea Specialist

As a fellowship-trained cornea specialist, Dr. Shah brings an unmatched depth of understanding of corneal anatomy and refractive surgery.

Laser platforms

Advanced Alcon Laser Suite

Dr. Shah uses the Alcon EX500 excimer laser, FS200 femtosecond laser, and Contoura mapping technology — delivering precise, personalized outcomes for each patient.

Tired of Glasses?

Schedule a LASIK evaluation with Dr. Shah at Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, ME.

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