Maryland LASIK Frederick
Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis, otherwise known as LASIK, is the most
advanced refractive surgery procedure for correcting
nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. These vision
problems are caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, the outer
surface of the eye. In laser vision correction, the excimer laser is
used to re-sculpt the cornea to a more normal shape.
LASIK combines the skill of the refractive surgeon with the advanced
technology of the excimer laser. During LASIK, the surgeon uses an
instrument known as a microkeratome to create a small flap from the
outer layers of the cornea. A "hinge" is left in the flap so the
flap can be laid back on the surface of the cornea. The excimer
laser then uses cool ultra-violet light pulses to gently re-shape
the underlying microscopic layers of corneal tissue. Finally, the
flap is put back to its original position where it functions as a
natural bandage on the cornea.
Once the wavefront data has been documented for an individual
patient, the next step is to use this information to utilize the
excimer laser to correct the higher-order visual aberrations. The
surgeon can then determine what adjustments must be made to the
corneal surface to produce a clear, crisp image for the unique
individual needs of each patient. The use of wavefront technology to
provide a more precise laser vision correction is known as, "Custom
LASIK" or "Wavefront-Driven LASIK". Early data suggests that the
5-10 percent of patients who demonstrate higher-order aberrations
are the patients that will significantly benefit from Custom LASIK
treatments. Other patients may benefit from Custom LASIK to a
smaller degree.
Dr. Gladsden has been dedicated to refractive surgery since 1984. He
was awarded the "VISX STAR" surgeon's award for his performance as a
refractive laser eye surgeon in 1999. This designation placed Dr.
Gladsden in the top 5% of LASIK surgeons nationwide. This honor was
awarded that year to the highest-volume surgeon in the United States
and is based on procedure volume attained during the year.
www.newvisionnow.com
176 Thomas Johnson Drive,
Suite 100,
Frederick, MD
(301) 662-3937
Lenses To Lasik
LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, which
mean “to use a laser to shape the cornea.” It corrects vision by
reshaping the cornea (outer window of the eye) so the light rays
focus more precisely on the retina, thereby reducing or eliminating
refractive errors.
The doctor will begin by numbing the eyes with anesthetic eye drops.
The eyelids are held back and a small flap on the thin outer layer
of the cornea is cut with an instrument called a microkeratome. The
corneal flap is folded aside; the excimer laser is positioned over
the eye, and using preset measurements it begins to remove the
appropriate areas of corneal tissue. The flap is then replaced with
no stitches required; the two layers of tissue will heal completely.
The entire procedure takes only a few minutes and patients can
usually go back to their routine the very next day.
CustomVue refractive eye surgery integrates corneal mapping, the use
of the FDA-approved VISX laser, and technologically advanced
computer equipment to allow a patient's vision to be corrected at a
much more precise degree than traditional refractive eye surgery.
First, instead of using the standard lens test (Which one is
better--No. 1 or No. 2?), our surgeons perform corneal mapping.
During this procedure, a tiny computer reads the eyes and evaluates
exactly what types of correction are needed and to which degree.
This computer, called WaveFront, then transmits this customized
prescription to the VISX, the extremely safe, FDA-approved laser
used to perform all CustomVue refractive eye surgeries. The VISX
laser allows for vision correction to the nearest 1/100 of a
power--making it 25 times more effective than refractive eye surgery
performed without CustomVue.
Jay C. Grochmal, MD – Dr. Grochmal received his medical degree from
the University of Maryland in 1974. He performed a rotating
internship at the U.S. Public Health Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland
from 1974 to 1975. He also completed residency at Greater Baltimore
Medical Center's Department of Ophthalmology from 1975 to 1978 where
he was the chief resident. Dr. Grochmal set up private practice in
1978 as a comprehensive ophthalmologist but in recent years has
started specializing in LASIK. Dr. Grochmal is trained on the VISX
STAR S2 Excimer Laser and Summit Autonomous’ LadarVision for LASIK.
He is also on staff of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, St.
Agnes Hospital, and with Johns Hopkins Hospital's Laser Vision
Center at Greenspring Station. In addition, Dr. Grochmal has
traveled on several medical missionary trips to Third World
countries for various religious organizations.
www.lensestolasik.com
405 Frederick Rd, Suite 102
Baltimore, MD 21228
(866) 848-7559
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