Laser Vision Correction
Dr. Singer has performed thousands of laser vision correction
procedures on four different lasers and now exclusively uses the
VISX Star S4 laser to perform all LASIK
procedures.This Excimer laser was the first in the United States to
receive approval from the FDA for the treatment of low, moderate and
high myopia, low to moderate
ranges of hyperopia and astigmatism. The VISX Star S4 currently
offers the widest range of correction available today for the
treatment of these conditions. Current treatment options range up to
-14.00 diopters of nearsightedness to +6.00 diopters of
farsightedness and up to 5.00 diopters of astigmatism. The VISX Star
S4 ActiveTrackTM Excimer Laser System actively tracks the
horizontal, vertical and up and down motion of the eye in real time.
This allows for extra safety and precision during the LASIK
procedure by verifying the correct position of your eye before every
laser pulse. With the ActiveTrak system, no pre-imaging or dilation
is required and this allows full control of centration and
engagement.
As with any surgical procedure, there are associated risks. Although
rare, they can occur and that is why it is important to meet with
your surgeon before you schedule
your LASIK procedure. During this meeting you will not only learn if
you are a candidate, but Dr. Singer will explain the benefits and
risks of laser vision correction.
Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness, is estimated to
affect 1 of every 50 adults. Although glaucoma can occur at any age,
the risk of developing the disease increases dramatically after the
age of 35. Glaucoma is also more likely to develop in persons who
are severely nearsighted, persons with a family history of the
condition, diabetics and blacks. Because the symptoms of early
glaucoma are so slight, the disease often goes unnoticed until
permanent vision has occurred. However, with early diagnostics and
careful treatment, visual damage from glaucoma can be prevented.
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Metairie, LA 70001
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Leoni Eye Clinic
LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that is performed with the
intention to reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contact
lenses. During surgery, the shape of the
cornea is changed to attain clearer vision. In general, patients are
able to achieve 20/40 vision or better after undergoing laser eye
surgery.
LASIK surgery offers many benefits to patients including improved
vision quality and a reduced or eliminated need for glasses or
contacts. Additionally since the dependence on contacts is reduced
patients are able eliminate the discomfort from prolonged use of
contact lenses. LASIK patients are able to broaden their social,
recreational and career opportunities since outdoor recreational
activities and dimly lit social settings are more enjoyable without
corrective eyewear.
Dr. Rick Leoni’s full-service ophthalmology practice in Lafayette,
Louisiana provides patients with superior vision correction
services. As a board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Leoni began
practicing in the Lafayette area in 1999, and he started his own
practice in 2004.
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Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone Number : (337) 981-2393
Fax Number : (337) 981-9470
Red River Eye and Laser Center
Some patients may not be good candidates for LASIK because their
cornea is too flat or thin. Patients with this condition can undergo
LASEK, an alternative vision
correction treatment similar to LASIK. Although both procedures
treat the corneal tissue beneath a flap made in the outer layer,
with LASEK the flap is thinner. Only the
exterior of the cornea, the epithelium, is used to create the hinged
flap. After the underlying corneal tissue is exposed, the treatment
proceeds as it would with LASIK. An excimer laser is used to reshape
the cornea, and the flap is replaced.
PRK is an effective laser eye surgery treatment offered at our
Shreveport area office. This treatment offers gradual vision
improvement over the duration of days or months. It is generally
recommended for patients with large pupils or thin corneas, and is
similar to LASEK in that the hinged flap is created using just the
epithelium. The PRK
procedure then involves use of an excimer laser to reshape the
cornea through accurate removal of corneal tissue. This improves the
eye’s ability to focus light on the retina, producing better visual
acuity. PRK was the first excimer laser procedure available.
Shreveport area residents now have many options available to them
such as LASIK – an extremely popular procedure due to faster results
and recovery time. PRK is offered to our Shreveport area patients
who are not good candidates for LASIK.
The Custom LASIK system creates accurate measurements of the eye
using Wavefront™ technology. Recording both lower and higher order
aberrations, this data is transferred to a program that produces a
map of imperfections in your eyes. The topography of each eye is
like a fingerprint – all are one of a kind. With Custom LASIK, the
unique condition of your eye is illustrated within an individualized
blueprint that is digitally transported to the laser used to reshape
your cornea. This state-of-the-art technology used at our
Shreveport/Bossier City area office guides the LASIK surgeon
throughout the procedure. Custom LASIK Wavefront™ technology
provides patients with the greatest level of precision and accuracy.
Born and raised in Louisiana, Thomas A. Planchard, MD, graduated
from Tulane University in 1971 with a degree in Electrical
Engineering. He went on to enter the
university’s medical school where he earned his medical degree four
years later. He then completed an internship and residency at
Ochsner Foundation Hospital and affiliate hospitals before serving
as an ophthalmologist in the Air Force. Board certified by the
American Board of Ophthalmology in 1980, Dr. Planchard is a past
board member and medical director of the Northwest Louisiana Lion’s
Eye Bank. He now works in private practice as an ophthalmologist in
Bossier City and is an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology
at LSU Medical School.
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2400 Hospital Drive, Suite 100
Bossier City, LA 71111
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