LASIK Seattle
Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK, is the most popular
form of laser eye surgery. During LASIK surgery, we first numb the
eye with drops; and the laser eye
surgeon then uses a special instrument called a microkeratome to
create a thin flap in the corneal tissue. The flap is then folded
back, and the laser reshapes the underlying
tissue. Once the curvature has been corrected, the flap is
repositioned and heals without stitches. Vision improves
immediately; patients are generally fully comfortable and seeing
well within one day.
Although an estimated 95 percent of patients can undergo LASIK laser
eye surgery, it isn’t for everyone. Approximately three percent
won’t benefit from this procedure. For
others, PRK may be a better alternative.
To find out if you are a good candidate for LASIK laser eye surgery,
please make an appointment with us. If you live in Seattle,
Washington; Portland, Oregon; Boise or
Bend, Idaho; Spokane, Washington; Billings, Montana; Alaska; or
anywhere in the Pacific Northwest and are interested in learning
more about LASIK laser eye surgery,
contact Restore Vision Centers today.
Developed to make the LASIK laser eye surgery procedure even more
effective, wavefront allows for a complete, personalized measurement
of the entire visual system, including the eye's shape, lens shape,
corneal shape, depth of the eye, and the most accurate
identification possible of anatomic anomalies that could cause
vision conditions such as impaired night vision or the presence of
halos. After each eye is evaluated, the computer designs a
personalized LASIK surgical plan for the patient, and the surgeon
loads that plan directly into the computer of our VISX Star 4 laser.
Thanks to wavefront, this highly accurate, FDA-approved laser can
correct all or most vision problems identified in the plan with one
LASIK treatment, whereas traditional LASIK laser eye surgery is a
bit more limited in the number of refractive errors it can
simultaneously correct.
www.restorevisioncenters.com
W. Boise Professional Center
8756 W Emerald St., Suite 196
Boise, Idaho 83704
P / 208-375-6700
Toll-free: 1-877-508-2020
ADA Vision Center
In all procedures, the excimer laser is used to sculpt the cornea.
The differences remain in how the surgeon gains access to the
corneal tissue. During LASIK, a corneal flap is created using an
instrument called a microkeratome. A laser is then used to sculpt
the remaining corneal tissue. During LASEK, the epithelial layer of
the cornea is loosened using an alcohol solution to help with
removal; after the laser treatment this layer of tissue is replaced
to enhance healing; during PRK, the surgeon removes and discards the
epithelium (surface skin layer), sculpts the remaining tissue of the
cornea and then covers the eye with a contact lens that acts as a
bandage until the tissue regenerates. LASIK is the most widely used
of the procedures, while LASEK and PRK tend to be reserved for
select patients who are less suitable candidates for LASIK.
The first step a patient takes for LASIK is to schedule a screening
or a full pre-operative exam. The screening is a short appointment
where preliminary testing takes place to determine if you are a good
candidate for refractive surgery. A pre-operative appointment is a
more extensive visit (plan about an hour to an hour and a half)
where we determine precisely which refractive surgery procedure is
right for you. Many measurements are taken of your eyes, including:
refraction, a second cycloplegic refraction, measuring the width of
your pupil, measuring the thickness of your cornea, measuring the
curvature of your cornea, and a dilated fundus exam.
You will be given numbing drops as well as oral sedatives to make
you more comfortable. Once in the surgical suite, we will create a
flap on the surface of the cornea and apply the laser treatment that
will gently sculpt the surface of your cornea to your given
correction. After approximately 20 to 30 minutes, the procedure is
complete and you will be taken to an observation room. The surgeon
will take one more look at your eyes before you can go home. Many
patients see an improvement in their vision when they walk out of
the surgical suite. Once at home, patients usually try to rest their
eyes by taking a nap. After the nap, patients notice even more
improvement in their vision and most patients can drive themselves
to the post-operative appointment the next day.
www.adavisioncenter.com
1333 W. Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83702
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