Medical Vision Group
LASIK is the procedure of choice for most patients wanting Laser
Vision Correction. An instrument is used to peel back a layer (flap)
of cornea and the excimer laser reshapes the cornea underneath,
after which the flap is laid back to promote fast healing and quick,
comfortable return of vision. No stitches are needed. Only a minute
amount of corneal tissue is removed. The surrounding tissue is not
disturbed, nor is the structure of the eye weakened.
Glaucoma is a serious eye disorder in which pressure inside the eye
causes damage to the optic nerve at the back of the eye. There are
many types of glaucoma but the most common type is called Primary
Open Angle Glaucoma. This condition affects at least 1% of the
population and is more common in older people, African Americans and
those with diabetes or a family history of glaucoma. Treatment
options include eye drops, pills, laser therapy and surgery. The
right choice for you will depend on the nature of your condition.
In any case, your eye pressure needs to be checked regularly,
ideally every three months. There are also acute forms of glaucoma
in which the eye pressure suddenly rises causing redness, pain and
vision loss. Warning signs before an attack include seeing haloes or
rainbows around lights. This type of glaucoma will need to be
treated with medications and/or laser therapy.
Medical Vision Group is a comprehensive ophthalmic and optometric
practice providing quality, family eye care to Central Kentucky. We
offer thorough eye examinations and specialized services such as
children's eye exams, Laser Vision Correction and cosmetic
procedures. We also manage glaucoma, cataracts and all other eye
diseases. Our optical prescriptions are guaranteed to provide you
with the best possible vision. We offer a wide variety of stylish
frames and modern lenses.
www.medicalvision.com
Medical Vision Group
2459 Nicholasville Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 278-9486
(800) 488-8978
Abell Eyes
LASIK is an acronym for Laser In-situ Keratomileusis, which means,
"to shape the cornea within using a laser." Before the recent
advancements in technology, eye doctors were only able to use
standard measurements to correct vision, meaning that prescriptions
could only provide a certain level of corrections regardless of an
individual's needs. Now, they can measure and correct the unique
imperfections of each individual's vision and provide them with the
potential to experience better vision than is possible with glasses
or contact lenses. It treats nearsightedness, farsightedness and
astigmatism by reshaping the cornea (the transparent dome covering
of the eye) to refocus light rays more precisely on the retina.
You can have peace of mind that the amount of energy in the laser
has been calibrated to exactly the right level. After the beam has
been created, it passes through three checkpoints on its way to your
eye. At each of these points, the energy level is checked and
adjusted if necessary, ensuring that the beam is perfectly attuned
at its destination.
ALLEGRETTO WAVE’s laser is essentially a precise, controlled beam of
energy. The laser employs a proprietary overlapping method to ensure
accurate laser placement, and is one of the ways that ALLEGRETTO
WAVE achieves a rounder, more natural corneal surface than many
other lasers used for vision correction.
Due to the remarkable speed of both the eye and the ALLEGRETTO WAVE
procedure, the laser beam needs to be constantly and minutely
adjusted to the position of the eye at any given time. Every 4-6
milliseconds, the eye’s location is measured and the internal
mirrors of the ALLEGRETTO WAVE are automatically aligned. Right
before the pulse is released, a second check is made to confirm that
the eye has not moved. This happens 400 times every second, once for
every laser pulse. If, at any time, the eye moves too quickly to be
measured or moves out of range, the laser will stop and wait for the
eye to move back into position.
Thomas G. Abell, M.D. was the first surgeon to perform LASIK eye
surgery in Lexington, KY in the 1990’s and continues to be a leader
in the field of refractive surgery. Dr. Abell has been one of only a
few surgeons in the U.S. to be selected to be part of the Alcon
Refractive Team. AbellEyes Refractive Solutions has offices in
Lexington, Campbellsville and Hamburg, Kentucky and offers the
latest diagnostic and treatment technology available.
www.abelleyes.net
2350 Regency Road
Lexington, KY 40503
Fax: 859-373-0024
Commonwealth Eye Surgery
LASIK is the most popular laser refractive procedure in the world.
LASIK is the preferred procedure by patients interested in reducing
their dependency on contact lenses and glasses. In fact, it is not
uncommon for individuals who have the LASIK procedure to eliminate
the need for glasses and/or contact lenses altogether. The
refractive error corrected by LASIK includes nearsightedness,
farsightedness, and astigmatism.
During the LASIK procedure, a small flap of corneal tissue about the
thickness of a contact lens is created and folded back in order to
expose the underlying tissue, or stroma, of the cornea. By creating
the flap and keeping the overlying tissue undisturbed, the corneal
immune system is essentially "fooled", thus resulting in a minimal
amount of inflammation and discomfort for the patient. The exposed
corneal tissue is then ablated with the excimer laser in order to
alter its shape. After the ablation is completed, the flap is
repositioned onto the corneal surface where it seals without the
need for sutures.
LASIK procedures take approximately 10 minutes per eye and the only
discomfort has been described as "moderate pressure on the eye."
Following your surgery, we ask that you protect your eyes with
shields and keep them closed for the first several hours after the
procedure. You will be prescribed antibiotic drops for the first 5
days after surgery. Typically patients are seen at one day, one
week, one, three, and six months, and one year post-operatively.
Many patients are stable at 1 week and sometimes do not feel the
need to return for their remaining evaluations. However, each of
these post-operative exams are important in tracking the healing
process. This helps ensure you achieve your visual expectations, as
well as, underlines Commonwealth Eye Surgery’s commitment to
excellent refractive surgery outcomes.
Dr. Ferguson serves on the Boards of both the American Board of Eye
Surgery and the American College of Eye Surgeons. He is presently
President-Elect of the American College of Eye Surgeons and serves
on the Board of the Wilderness Medicine Society. He either currently
serves or has previously served as adjunct clinical professor for
Ferris State University College of Optometry, Illinois College of
Optometry, Indiana University School of Optometry, The Ohio State
University School of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry, the
University of Houston College of Optometry, and the University of
Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.
www.commonwealtheyes.com
2353 Alexandria Drive, Suite 350
Lexington, KY 40504-3215
859.224.2655
Toll Free: 800.248.2307
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