I work with the very best surgeons performing laser (LASIK) Vision
Correction surgery.
As
an optometrist I can provide the most complete, careful, and EXACT
refractive measurements. Getting the most accurate prescription
on which to set the laser is the best way to minimize over and
under correction from the start. Selection of the best surgeon
using the latest generation lasers will give you the best results.
Furthermore,
some patients will be better off without surgery. Some patients
may even be trading one vision problem for another in view of
their age or other prescription variables. As an optometrist in
practice for 20 years in the Saddleback Valley, I will give you
an honest opinion.
At
a time when many surgeons perform the LASER - LASIK procedure,
I ensure your best results by being affiliated with the most qualified
surgeons and laser centers with the latest equipment. As your
primary eye care doctor, I will provide your ongoing care and
carefully monitor your eyes in the weeks and months following
your surgery.
Lasik
or Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis treats refractive errors by
removing corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea.
The eye is anesthetized with drops at the beginning of the
procedure to ensure a painless experience. A microkeratome
is then used to create a flap on the front surface of the
cornea, which is three human hairs thick. Opening the flap
is much like opening a cover of a book.
The
computer driven excimer laser is then programmed to vaporize
microscopic layers of the internal corneal tissue under the
flap. After the cornea is reshaped, the flap is closed, much
like closing a book. The cornea has extraordinary bonding
qualities that allow effective healing without the use of
stitches. The entire procedure takes only 10 minutes. Most
patients experience a dramatic improvement in their vision
within 24 to 48 hours, allowing them to resume normal activities
and work. However, it may take several weeks for vision to
stabilize.