Connecticut LASIK Hartford Eye Care
Although many patients seek out laser vision correction simply
because they dislike wearing glasses, the treatment is more than a
vision care cosmetic solution. The human eye tends towards dryness
as we age, making the use of contact lenses more uncomfortable.
Certain types of employment require excellent vision without
corrective devices. In other jobs, the use of glasses may be
inconvenient. LASIK, laser eye surgery, offers the potential to
reduce dependence on glasses and contact
lenses or in many cases, eliminate them all together. For those
people, who for whatever reason, have never liked to wear corrective
lenses of any kind, laser eye surgery is an exciting, safe, and
effective alternative.
You will need a thorough exam from a LASIK surgeon who has advanced
training in laser vision correction to determine if your vision can
be improved by the treatment. At Fichman Eye Center, we offer you a
free consultation with no obligation. Our staff will answer your
questions and let you know if laser vision correction is right for
you. During this consultation we will also discuss the various LASIK
laser vision technology. We will explain Blade-less LASIK with the
Intralase femtosecond laser and we will also discuss wavefront
technology with Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix. Because Fichman Eye Center is
dedicated to the best and safest outcomes our center invests in the
latest LASIK technology.
The results of the patient’s pre-op eye exam will determine the
treatment parameters that are entered into the laser’s computer. The
patient remains awake and pain-free during the treatment. Prior to
treatment, the physician administers anesthetic eye drops to the
patient to numb the eye. After the eye drops have had a chance to
take effect, the patient is led to a treatment room and positioned
in a comfortable chair underneath the laser system. A suction ring
is then applied which is designed to hold the eye steady and also
confirms the pressure of the eye. The surgeon then creates a thin
corneal flap using a device called a microkeratome. (Ask us about
Intralase LASIK! If a BLADE bothers you, Intralase is an all-laser
approach without a BLADE). NEXT, the surgeon tests for laser
alignment and walks the patient through the fixation process.
In less than 60 seconds, high-energy pulses from the excimer laser
actually reshape the internal cornea with extreme accuracy. The flap
is then replaced over the treated area. This corneal flap serves a
natural bandage, which eliminates the discomfort associated with
other types of refractive surgery, and expedites the healing
process. Dr. Fichman will then watch the eye for five minutes to
ensure proper healing. Because of the extraordinary bonding
properties of the corneal tissue, stitches are not needed to keep
the flap in place postoperatively.
www.fichmaneyecenter.com
Lasik Manchester Connecticut
LASIK actually stands for Laser in-situ keratomileusis, which is the
most commonly performed type of laser eye surgery. This procedure is
generally safe, effective, and has very few side effects. LASIK is a
great option for many individuals considering laser vision
correction for a variety of very personal and professional reasons.
LASIK may not promise perfect vision, however; it is a highly
successful procedure that can at the very least reduce a person’s
dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The lifestyle benefits can
be tremendous for active and social people. These benefits can
enable people to more freely pursue their hobbies, sports activities
or career options.
LASIK involves the use of an excimer laser to permanently change the
shape of the cornea, or the outer layer of the eye. The EXCIMER
laser, which is a specific type of "cool" laser, generates its power
from light in the ultraviolet range. It cannot be visualized by the
human eye. Because the laser does not generate any heat, there is no
tissue damage as the result of the laser light. As the treatment
with the laser proceeds, microscopic layers of tissue, approximately
1/10th the width of a human hair are removed. The laser is
programmed to remove precisely the amount of tissue needed to
achieve the desired result.
During LASIK the surgeon first applies anesthetic eye drops to numb
the eye for surgery. The Cornea is then marked with water-soluble
ink to guide replacement of the flap. Next a suction ring is applied
that is designed to hold the eye steady and also confirms the
pressure of the eye. The surgeon then creates a thin corneal flap
using a device called a microkeratome. The surgeon tests for laser
alignment and walks the patient through the fixation process. The
corneal flap is lifted up, and the laser beam is applied to the
exposed interior surface of the cornea to reshape the tissue. The
computer-controlled excimer laser removes the tissue under the flap
and reshapes the cornea of the affected eye. In less than 60
seconds, high-energy pulses from the excimer laser actually reshape
the internal cornea with accuracy up to 0.25 microns,
or 1/4000 of a millimeter. The flap is then replaced over the
treated area. This corneal flap serves a natural bandage, which
eliminates the discomfort associated with other types of refractive
surgery, and expedites the healing process. Your doctor will then
watch the eye for five minutes to ensure proper healing. Because of
the extraordinary bonding properties of the corneal tissue, stitches
are not needed to keep the flap in place postoperatively. The entire
procedure usually takes twenty
minutes to complete.
www.lasikmanchester.com
732 Main Street
Manchester, CT. 06040
860.649.5177
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