Baton Rouge Ophthamology Eye Doctor
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a safe, reliable
and painless way to improve vision and reduce or eliminate the need
to wear glasses or contact lenses.
LASIK changes the way light is bent, or refracted, as it passes
through the cornea so that it focuses properly on the retina and
objects can be seen clearly.
During the procedure, a device called a microkeratome cuts a thin
flap in the surface of the cornea. Patients are given anesthesia so
they can't feel the instruments. The flap
is then lifted and an excimer laser beam reshapes the cornea's
curvature to improve vision. The flap is then closed and covered
with a protective contact lens.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. It occurs when
the pressure inside the eye rises, damaging the optic nerve and
causing vision loss. The condition often develops over many years
without causing pain or other noticeable symptoms – so you may not
experience vision loss until the disease has progressed.
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Dr. Johnson completed his
undergraduate education and earned his medical degree from Louisiana
State University in 1981. His
post-graduate training included an internship in Baton Rouge, an
ophthalmology residency at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New
Orleans, and a fellowship in glaucoma at Washington University
School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO.
www.eyespecialistsofla.com
7777 Hennessy Blvd,
Suite 5000 Baton Rouge,
LA 70808 | Tel: 225.768.7777
LaHaye Center for Advanced Eye Care
One of the most popular ways to correct vision is with a procedure
called LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis), which uses a laser to
change the curvature of the cornea
(outer window of the eye). LASIK has quickly become the procedure of
choice for most patients because they recover quickly and have fewer
side effects and complications than with other methods of vision
correction. In fact, most LASIK patients notice a significant
improvement in their vision soon after surgery. LASIK removes tissue
within the cornea to treat low to high levels of nearsightedness,
farsightedness, and astigmatism.
The decision to have LASIK is an important one that only you can
make. The goal of any refractive surgical procedure is to reduce
your dependence on corrective lenses.
However, we cannot guarantee you will have the results you desire.
The vast majority of our patients are extremely happy with their
vision after LASIK and can do most
activities without dependence on corrective lenses.
Serious complications with LASIK are extremely rare. LASIK is a
safe, effective, and permanent procedure, but like any surgical
procedure, it does have some risks. Many of the risks and
complications associated with this procedure can be reduced or
eliminated, through careful patient selection and thorough
pre-operative testing, using the latest diagnostic technology.
After LASIK, you may experience some visual side effects. These
visual side effects are usually mild and diminish over time. But,
there is a slight chance that some of these side effects won't go
away completely, such as feelings of dryness, glare, and halos.
www.lahayesight.com
201 Rue Iberville, Ste. 800
Lafayette, LA 70508
PH: 337-235-2149
FX: 337-231-4014
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