Braverman Eye Center
LASIK has become the most popular and successful vision correction
procedure worldwide. LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)
surgery permanently changes the shape of the cornea. It can markedly
decrease the dependency on glasses or contact lenses for many
patients. Every cornea has it’s own fingerprint that makes it
different than any other cornea in the world. With Wavefront-Guided
CustomCornea treatment using the LADARvision excimer laser, we can
treat each corneal
fingerprint differently. Results are usually much better than
standard excimer laser treatments, giving better un-corrected
vision postoperatively. Dr. Stanley Braverman has performed
thousands of LASIK Vision Correction Procedures on South Florida,
Ft. Lauderdale and Miami LASIK patients. We now have a LADARvision
excimer laser in our office and do the LASIK procedure in our own
operating room at the Braverman Eye Center.
The surgery is performed on the cornea (It provides most of the
focusing power when light enters the eye) using a topical anesthetic
(drops in the eye). The procedure involves folding back a thin layer
of corneal tissue (corneal flap) with a microkeratome (a surgical
instrument much like a carpenter's plane). Once the flap has been
made and folded back, a thin layer of internal corneal tissue is
removed with an Excimer laser. Unlike most lasers that produce heat,
an Excimer laser removes tissue with little thermal damage or
scarring to adjacent tissue. For this reason, it is an excellent
device to reshape the cornea (the clear membrane on the front of the
eye).
The surgeons of Braverman Eye Center have treated many South
Florida, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami cataract surgery patients. In
addition to treating cataracts patients, Braverman Eye Center
surgeons have also been the choice of those who seek other surgical
and medical treatment of eye diseases and laser vision correction.
We are experts in cataract and corneal surgery, Cosmetic and
Reconstructive Eye Lid and Orbital Surgery, Laser Vision Correction
for nearsightedness, farsightedness and
Astigmatism, Permanent Eye Liner, and treatment for Dry Eyes,
Retinal Detachment and Vitreous Surgery and Neuro-ophthalmology.
www.bravermaneyecenter.com
Braverman Eye Center
1935 E. Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
(954) 458-2112 (305) 374-8694
Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK has been the most widely performed and accepted form of laser
eye surgery since it completed U.S. clinical trials in 1991. The
term LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, which
means, “to reshape the cornea, from within, using a laser.”
During LASIK surgery, a flap is first created in the cornea. Then, a
laser beam works within the cornea to reshape it for vision
correction. After the reshaping, the flap is put back into place and
serves as a sort of natural bandage.
The wavefront devise creates a “map” of your eyes that goes beyond
traditional vision testing. It works by passing a narrow ray of
eye-safe light through the optical system and measuring the optical
distortions as the light exits the eye. The map reflects your eye’s
vision problems compared to a perfect eye’s wavefront map, which is
flat. An eye that requires vision correction has a map that shows
irregularities. The map is sent to the laser system, which aligns it
exactly to match your eye. The computer uses these actual specific
attributes of your eye to guide the laser beam that reshapes your
cornea. Not all doctors are equipped to offer truly wavefront-guided
LASIK. At Las Olas Laser Eye Center we have 2 custom wavefront
systems . The VISX Star 4 eximer laser with CustomVue® and the
LADARVision ® laser with LADARwave Custom Cornea Wavefront ® Anaysis
Technology.
On the day of your procedure, you should arrive at the Center as
rested and relaxed as possible, and should allot approximately two
to three hours for the entire process. You will first go through a
complete preparation process including counseling, possible repeat
testing and the administration of anesthetic eye drops. After this,
you will enter the laser suite for treatment, which will last only a
few minutes.
www.lasolaslaser.com
2300 N. Commerce Pkwy, Suite 201
Weston, FL 33326
Tel: 954.525.7750
Fax: 954.525.8660
Lasik Surgery Miami
A lot of people have had successful LASIK, but as many as 10 times
that number are good candidates that are waiting. Some people are
waiting because they don't think they can afford it. Others are
unaware of the true safety of the procedure. But most people are
waiting simply because they lack the right information.
LASEK is a relatively new laser vision procedure that combines
elements of PRK and LASIK, and may offer some advantages over both.
Instead of removing the epithelium (the thin layer of protective
skin that covers the cornea) like in PRK, a flap of surface
epithelium is loosened with a diluted alcohol solution and moved
aside. The surface under the epithelium is then treated with the
laser and the epithelial flap is returned to its original position.
Using the epithelium flap as a natural protective bandage with LASEK,
as opposed to completely removing the epithelium as with PRK, may
improve healing and the incidence of postoperative haze.
The margin of safety with LASEK may be greater than that with LASIK
as the need for a microkeratome is eliminated, so there's no risk of
flap complications. You will arrive at the laser center about an
hour prior to your procedure. Once you have been checked-in and
settled comfortably, you will be prepared for surgery. The area
around your eyes will be cleaned and a sterile drape will be
applied. You may be given a sedative to help you relax. Eye drops
will be used to numb your eyes; no injections or needles are used.
When your eye is completely numb, an eyelid holder will be placed
between your eyelids to keep you from blinking.
centerforeyecare.com
Baptist Medical Arts Building,
8940 North Kendall Drive,
Suite 400-E Miami, FL 33176
PH: 305-598-2020
FAX: 305-274-0426
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