Grand Rapids Eye Institute
If you’re reading this, you’re probably familiar with the vision
chart that hangs in every optometrist’s examining room–the one with
a big “E” at the top. It’s officially known as a Snellen chart and
it’s been the basis for measuring what’s known as visual acuity
since the late 1800s. Think of visual acuity as a quantitative
measure of your vision, establishing where your vision is placed on
a numeric scale. There are also qualitative measures of your vision,
such as your ability to perceive subtle contrast changes, especially
in low-light situations. Taken together, these quantitative and
qualitative measures determine the overall performance of your
vision.
There are two important steps to Lasik eye surgery. In Step One, a
micro-thin flap of tissue is created on your cornea. The flap is
important for rapid healing, greater comfort and better vision. If
it is too thick, too thin, or irregular, it could affect the quality
of your vision. Although complications with Lasik surgery are rare,
when they do occur, they are most often associated with the
instrument used in Step One of Lasik.
By replacing the blade commonly used in Step One with a femtosecond
laser, IntraLase has made LASIK eye surgery safer than ever before.
IntraLase delivers micron-level accuracy 100 percent greater than a
microkeratome for more accurate and consistent flap thickness,
factors critical for a successful Lasik outcome.
Dr. Bearie and Dr. Pruis will will personally handle your exams and
surgery. We’re a unique office with individualized care. You will
not be treated like a number at Grand Rapids Eye Institute.
www.grandrapidseyeinstitute.com
Grand Rapids Eye Institute
1959 East Paris, SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616.575.6700
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
LASIK (Laser-in-Situ Keratomileusis) uses a cool beam to remove
corneal tissue under the surface of the cornea. An instrument called
a microkeratome allows the doctor to fold back a thin layer of the
cornea and then the excimer laser gently removes the proper amount
of tissue. The thin layer is folded back to the original position
and bonds within minutes. The eye is not patched after the
procedure.
IntraLase® is considered a much safer approach to vision correction
surgery. The reason for this is because use of a computer-controlled
laser as compared to that of a hand-held mechanical device. Using
the Intralase® laser to make the flap provides more precision,
safety and predictably better vision compared to a hand held
mechanical device. The laser replaces the metal blade so the corneal
flap is made with a gentle laser beam providing more precise, safer
and predictably better vision. Many patients choose the All Laser
LASIK Procedure using Intralase instead of the metal blade.
Dr. Vanderveen performs both cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid
procedures and specializes in plastic surgery in the areas around
the eyes. He also performs BOTOX® Cosmetic procedures for the furrow
between the brows and wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes.
He completed his oculoplastic surgery fellowship at New York Medical
College and graduated from The University of Michigan Medical School
& Ophthalmology Residency program. Dr. Vanderveen received his
undergraduate degree from Calvin College and has been in private
practice since 1979.
www.seeitclear.com
East Beltline Medical Center
750 East Beltline, Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616.949.2600
LASIK Surgery
LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a
type of refractive surgery designed to reshape the cornea and
produce clearer vision. It is done on an outpatient basis and
involves laser surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness,
and astigmatism. LASIK can correct a much higher degree of
nearsightedness with or without astigmatism than any other
refractive procedure, with excellent results (95 percent of patients
achieve 20/40 vision or better).
LASIK is a type of refractive surgery that corrects for myopia,
hyperopia, and astigmatism. A corneal flap is created, and a laser
is used to reshape the cornea so that light entering the eye focuses
on the retina. The flap is replaced which allows for fast visual
recovery with minimal discomfort.
LASIK begins with anesthetic eye drops used to numb the eye, a
corneal flap is created and the eye is then positioned under the
excimer laser, which has been computer programmed to your vision.
Your job is to look at the flashing fixation light and the laser
does the rest. It tracks all the movements your eye makes with a 3-D
eye tracker to keep your treatment right on target.
Dr. Bonner provides full service ophthalmology utilizing the latest
technology. He is certified on the VISX excimer laser. In addition,
he performs laser treatments, cataract, glaucoma, plastic, and other
surgical procedures. He has hospital privileges at Deer River
HealthCare Center, Northern Itasca Health Care Center in Bigfork,
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, and Fairview
University Medical Center - Mesabi in Hibbing.
www.bonnereye.com
1542 Golf Course Road
Suite 201
Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744
Tel: (866) 631-3833
Fax: (218) 326 3435
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