LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is a brief outpatient procedure that takes about 10 minutes to
perform on each eye. But in that short time, the surgeon must make
hundreds of decisions, all while
working in a space 1/100 the width of a human hair. That's why the
TLC surgeon’s experience and skill become such a crucial
consideration. As an affiliate of TLC, the
experience and success of TLC Laser Eye Centers’ surgeons with LASIK
is unsurpassed.
LASIK vision correction is an exciting option available as one
method of correcting vision problems, but it is not a choice that
you should make based on ads or primarily on
price. It is a complex process that requires several clinical
visits, in-depth discussions and explanations, and careful guidance.
And unfortunately, not everyone is a
candidate for LASIK Eye Surgery. When it comes to your eyes, being
discriminating is the right thing to do. Only careful examination of
your eyes and your individual case
will determine whether the procedure is right for you.
All three procedures are very effective in correcting
nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK has become
the procedure of choice for most patients due to
its quicker recovery time and reduced risk of discomfort after the
procedure. There are several factors however that should be
considered prior to making any decisions as to
which procedure best fits your needs. At Iowa EyeCare/ TLC, we are
experts in all three procedures, and will help you choose the
safest, best procedure for your correction.
www.iowaeyecare.com
1065 East Post Road
Marion, IA 52302
Phone: 319.377.2222
Fax: 319.377.2967
Mauer Eye Center
The cornea and lens combine to focus visual images on the back of
the eye. When the overall shape of the eye is incorrect or when the
curvature of the cornea is incorrect, the visual images are not in
focus. The cornea accounts for approximately 2/3rds of the focusing
power of the eye. By surgically changing the corneal curvature, most
or the entire blur can be eliminated.
Laser In Situ Keratomileusis, also known as LASIK, and
Photo-Refractive Keratectomy, or PRK are two surgical techniques,
which utilize lasers to reshape or change the curvature of the
cornea.
LASIK had its origins about thirty years ago and was originally
developed to treat patients who had very poor vision due to corneal
disease. It has now evolved into a
successful refractive surgery technique for refractive errors. The
current procedure, done on an outpatient basis, involves both the
use of conventional and 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
surgery procedure, with excellent results (98% of LASIK eye surgery
patients achieve 20/20 vision or better).
In performing LASIK, eye drop anesthetic is used to numb the eye.
The LASIK surgeon then uses a special instrument to cut into and
behind a layer of the cornea. A portion of the cornea is peeled back
to create a flap and expose the inner portions of corneal tissue.
The eye is then positioned under the excimer laser which has been
computer programmed to remove microscopic amounts of the internal
corneal tissue. Removal of the tissue changes the curvature of the
cornea. If the laser eye surgery patient is nearsighted, tissue
closer to the central part of the cornea is removed to decrease the
curvature or flatten the cornea. If the refractive surgery patient
is farsighted, tissue in the peripheral part of the cornea is
removed to increase the curvature of the cornea. To correct for
astigmatism, selected tissue at certain angles is removed to insure
that the cornea curves equally in all directions. After the laser
has been used, the flap is returned to its original position. The
corneal tissue has extraordinary natural bonding qualities that
allow effective healing without the use of stitches.
www.mauereye.com
3410 Kimball Ave.
Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Toll Free: 888.628.3739
Phone 319.234.6749
Fax: 319.234.7366
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