Who Is Not a Candidate for Wavefront? Even though wavefront is an advancement in LASIK, it is not for everyone. Because wavefront involves the removal of more corneal tissue than conventional LASIK, individuals with thin corneas may not be candidates. If you have small pupils you may not be a candidate because the wavefront measurements… Read the full article
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Wavefront Technology- How It Has Improved LASIK (Pt. 2)
Better Results with Wavefront Patients who undergo wavefront-guided LASIK have a faster recovery, sharper vision, and fewer side effects. A study at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego compared the results of Navy patients who had had conventional LASIK with the results of those who had had wavefront-guided LASIK. The results of the study indicated… Read the full article
Wavefront Technology- How It Has Improved LASIK (Pt. 1)
During your consultation, you may be offered a newer diagnostic procedure, known as wavefront analysis. Wavefront technology was first developed for high-powered telescopes, to sharpen the image of distant stars that were distorted by the earth’s atmosphere. More recently, the technology has been applied to the correction of human vision. In 2002, the U.S. Food… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 4 Final)
Could the Surgery Cause Problems Years from Now? The chance of problems years down the road is very unlikely. LASIK is a form of lamellar refractive surgery, a type of surgery that has been performed since 1949. It’s important to know that patients who have undergone earlier types of lamellar refractive surgery-much less accurate and… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 3)
If I Have Dry Eyes, Will It Affect My LASIK Surgery? Many patients consider LASIK because they have dry eyes and cannot wear contact lenses. If you have significant dryness, your doctor may recommend treatment before surgery. Tear supplements and punctum plugs (tiny silicone plugs placed in the tear drainage opening of your eyelid) should keep your… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 2)
How Long Will the Correction Last? Once your eye has stabilized, usually in two to three months, your correction is permanent. If you eventually need eyeglasses for reading after that, it would be the result of the normal aging process. What about Risks and Complications? It is not unusual for people considering LASIK to experience… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 1)
LASIK surgeons are accustomed to having patients as questions. Part of the physician’s role is to educate you as thoroughly as possible. Many LASIK centers offer written material designed to address your questions. Other LASIK centers show short videos that explain the procedure in detail. However, if you still have questions, or just want to discuss… Read the full article
The Comprehensive Examination
The next part of the preoperative evaluation involves a series of eye tests and examinations that provide the necessary data before a LASIK procedure. These may be conducted at your surgeon’s office or by your regular eye doctor. In either case, the physician will measure your refractive error and determine which of your eyes is… Read the full article
Your Consultation (cont’d, pt.2)
Your Medical History When you meet with your surgeon for the first time, he or she will want to get a sense of your overall health and the health of your eyes. It is important for your surgeon to know everything about your medical history. Some systemic diseases- like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus- certain healing disorders,… Read the full article
The Initial Appointment
The preoperative consultation usually takes roughly two hours. When you call to make an appointment, you will be asked about the type of contact lenses you wear, if any. You’ll also be given instructions about your contacts in preparation for the consultation. If you wear soft spherical lenses, you should stop wearing them 48 hours to… Read the full article