American Eye Institute
More than 17 million people in the U.S. have had LASIK, a procedure
that reshapes the cornea with a laser to treat nearsightedness
(myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) or astigmatism. The ideal LASIK
candidate is over 18 years old, has healthy corneas and a relatively
stable prescription. The procedure only takes a few minutes per eye
and patients typically have no discomfort during or after. Patients
can also experience vastly improved vision within minutes.
Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) may be an option for those who are
not candidates for LASIK and is ideal for patients who have thin or
irregular corneas. ASA can be a good choice for those who play
contact sports, those with careers or career aspirations in
aviation, or those with severe dry eyes or autoimmune diseases.
The ASA procedure is similar to LASIK, but only takes one step where
the doctor uses the state-of-the-art ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Eye-Q to
reshape the cornea. ASA patients may experience slightly more
discomfort than LASIK patients and the results are not as immediate.
You may have blurred vision for about five days following the
procedure, but optimal vision is usually reached within one to three
months. Within three months ASA and IntraLASIK patients report equal
vision results.
Imagine waking up and not fumbling for your glasses to see the alarm
clock or tripping over something on the way to the bathroom to put
in your contact lenses. At the John-Kenyon American Eye Institute we
have a solution for your vision problem and can help free you from
your glasses and contact lenses with our completely blade-free,
laser-only LASIK surgery.
www.johnkenyon.com
4040 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207-4712
Telephone:(502) 895-2910
Bloom Eye Centers
Vision correction surgery is a number of elective procedures that
are an alternative to wearing glasses or contacts. Since no two pair
of eyes are alike, over the years many different procedures have
been developed to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness,
astigmatism, and presbyopia. We perform only those procedures that
have shown the highest levels of success combined with the lowest
risks.
All of the vision correction procedures share a number of things in
common. Some create their effect by changing the shape of the
cornea—the front surface of the eye. Others involve the use of
implants inside the eye. All are performed on an outpatient basis
while you are awake. In fact, only eye drops are needed to numb your
eye! The procedures are relatively fast and most patients return to
work after just 1 to 3 days.
Dr. Donald W. Bennett is the area's only eye specialist with degrees
in both medicine and optometry. He received a BA from the University
of Wisconsin, his doctor of optometry degree from Indiana
University, and doctor of medicine degree from the University of
Cincinnati. He completed his residency at the University of
Louisville. He founded what is now Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in
1987. Through a caring and skillful approach to patient care, Dr.
Bennett guided Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers to become one of the
premier practices in the area for medical and surgical eye care.
Dr. Donald Bennett has performed thousands of procedures to correct
nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. He has established
his reputation as the area's premier vision correction surgeon
because of his skilled hands, which guide the advanced technology at
Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers.
www.eyecenters.com
4010 Dupont Circle
Suite 380
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-0040
(800) 477-0055
Ophthalmology
An Intraocular Lens implant is a lens inserted into the eye where it
remains permanently. It is never necessary for the patient to touch
or remove it. Intraocular Lens are about the same size as your
fingernail and do not result in distortion as do thick glasses. They
look like the normal lens to other people. Even if a lens has been
implanted in your eye, it may be necessary to wear regular glasses
after surgery. The strength of the implant is determined for you
based on tests before the operation.
Here's great news for cataract patients! Recently developed,
multi-focal intraocular lenses, or “premium” intraocular lenses,
allow cataract surgery patients to enjoy a new, higher level of
spectacle freedom. This new multi-focal technology replaces
single-focus IOL's allowing for all ranges of vision: near,
mid-range and distance.
Apodization is the gradual tapering of the diffractive steps from
the center to the outside edge of a lens to create a smooth
transition of light between the distance, intermediate and near
focal points. Diffraction involves the bending or spreading of light
to multiple focal points as it passes through the lens. On the
AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, the center of the lens surface consists of an
apodized diffractive optic. This means that the series of tiny steps
in that center area work together to focus light for near through
distance vision.
Dr. Melvyn Koby has been in the private practice of Ophthalmology in
Louisville since 1971. He is a co-founder of the Koby - Karp Doctors
Eye Institute and is well known locally and nationally for
excellence in ophthalmic care. He is a native of the Louisville area
and attended University of Louisville Medical School. He completed
residency training in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at the
prestigious Barnes Hospital of Washington University in St Louis.
www.louisvillelaser.com
4004 Dupont Circle
Louisville, KY 40207
1-800-777-4393
Tel: (502) 897-1604
Fax: (502) 897-0489
ilasik and Cataract Surgery
Laser vision correction is now in its second decade of helping
patients reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contact
lenses. As testimony to its life changing benefits, thousands of
ophthalmologists and optometrists around the world have become so
impressed with the results of laser vision correction that over one
million procedures are now performed each year. At The Taustine Eye
Center our patients continuously tell us they appreciate our
commitment to being on the cutting edge of this exciting technology.
Heavy patient demand for laser vision correction has inspired
surgeons and laser manufacturers to make tremendous advancements in
both Excimer laser technology and surgical technique. When laser
vision correction was first performed in 1988, only low to
moderately nearsighted patients without astigmatism could be
treated. Today, with the second and third generation Excimer lasers,
very low to moderately high degrees of nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism can be effectively treated. And for
many patients that had large pupils, thin corneas or other
contraindications for laser vision correction, newer surgical
techniques now allow them to enjoy the benefits of clear vision
without dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Only a few years
ago these patients would not have been good candidates for laser
vision treatment.
Dr. Lloyd Taustine opened the Taustine Eye Center in 1978 with a
goal to provide the best quality eye care in the region. He has
performed many vision “firsts” and still remains committed to total
quality care for his patients. With over 30 years of experience in
microscopic surgery of the eye, Dr. Lloyd Taustine continues to be
on the leading edge of surgical advancements in his field. He was
one of the first doctors to perform no stitch cataract surgery. The
laser coherence biometer, one of the first of its kind in the
country, continues the long tradition of providing our patients with
the very best in vision care. Dr. Taustine is listed in the “Best
Doctors in America,” and was chosen as the “Best Adult
Ophthalmologist in Louisville” by a Louisville Magazine poll in
2001.
www.taustineeyecenter.com
Suite 3334, Medical Arts Bldg.
1169 Eastern Parkway,
Louisville, KY 40217-2501
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