Konowal Vision Center
Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, a surgical procedure which
uses a laser to reshape the cornea , is currently the most common
form of refractive surgery. Over the last ten-plus years, LASIK has
proven to be a very effective and relatively safe alternative to
glasses and contact lenses for many patients. It is considered to be
the procedure of choice for correcting a range of refractive errors
up to 12 D of myopia, 6 diopters of hyperopia and 6 diopters of
astigmatism. With LASIK, Dr. Konowal folds back a thin layer of
corneal tissue (cornea cap) and then reshapes the cornea with the
cool light beam from the excimer laser. The amount of tissue removed
is controlled by the number of pulses and the size of the laser
beam. The thin flap of corneal tissue is then folded back into its
original position, where it bonds after only a few minutes of
drying. No stitches or eye patches are required, and patients
experience quick recovery with excellent visual results.
LASIK (Laser-in-situ-keratomileusis) is the laser corrective
procedure that has been performed on over 40 million people
worldwide. Since its FDA approval in the United States in 1995, the
procedure has improved and evolved with “custom” treatments
available with several laser platforms.
The Bausch & Lomb ZYOPTIX™ laser treatment involves technology that
provides a complete analysis of the eye’s corneal optical system.
The ZYWAVE II Aberrometer is a precision optical instrument that
measures the wavefront of the entire optical system, which includes
the aberrations of all components in the eye. By combining the
mapping of the cornea with the wavefront of the entire eye, the
ZYOPTIX™ system maps up to 9,600 data points, giving the surgeon a
precise three-dimensional picture of your eye's shape and
characteristics.
This personalized laser vision treatment has been found to improve
uncorrected vision to better than 20/20 in greater than 90% of
patients. In fact in the U.S. clinical trial not a single ZYOPTIX™
patient was dissatisfied with the results of surgery. Patients
reported "extreme" improvement in the quality of their vision, with
no increase in glare, halos or night driving difficulty.
Good candidates for LASIK have healthy eyes, with a stable
prescription for the past year. The surgery is performed with
minimal discomfort and most people can resume normal work activities
by the next day. Individuals over 40 who suffer from presbyopia may
still require reading glasses for near work, or undergo MONOVISION
LASIK.
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9500 Corkscrew Palm Circle #3
Estero, Florida 33928
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Fort Myers Cataract Surgery
Laser vision correction, often referred to as LASIK, is currently
the number one elective procedure in the U.S. LASIK (an acronym for
the medical term, Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis), is an
out-patient procedure that utilizes a cool ultraviolet light to
precisely reshape the cornea to correct vision problems such as
nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Today, LASIK has
surpassed other self-improvement procedures in popularity.
Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a quick, painless procedure
that treats virtually all levels of refractive errors. This
procedure combines the precision of the excimer laser with the
benefits of an instrument called an automated microkeratome by
allowing the surgeon to treat the inside surface of the cornea.
LASIK is performed by folding back a thin layer of the cornea
without damaging the surface. The surgeon then uses the laser to
reshape the cornea, improving the way light is focused on the
retina. This results in clearer vision.
LASIK is a highly effective and time tested procedure performed to
correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and
astigmatism. LASIK is performed as an outpatient procedure in the
comfort and convenience of our clinic. Normally, the entire
procedure lasts less than 20 minutes, with most patients
experiencing an improvement in their vision immediately following
the procedure. The LASIK procedure allows patients to enjoy a faster
visual recovery than PRK and healing is quite rapid with little or
no discomfort.
Since its introduction over ten years ago, more than 10 million
people worldwide have experienced this simple, quick laser
procedure, with the numbers increasing each year. In the U.S. alone,
up to 60 million eligible candidates experience some form of
nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism which can now be
treated with LASIK. This procedure, which takes minutes to complete,
has not only been shown to provide better than 20/20 vision in some
cases, but also improve one’s physical image and self-esteem.
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877 111th Avenue
Naples, Florida 34110
(239) 591-2949
Montgomery Eye Center
LASIK stands for Laser Assisted in-Situ-Keratomileusis. LASIK uses
the highly advanced Excimer laser for the correction of
nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
The purpose of LASIK is to change the curve of the cornea by
reshaping it so that light rays are focused more directly on the
retina. This brings images into better focus. First, the eye is
numbed using an anesthetic eye drop. Next, a thin layer of the front
of the cornea is peeled back using a highly precise device called a
microkeratome. This protective corneal flap stays attached to the
cornea on one side. Then the laser delivers precise pulses of
ultraviolet light onto the newly exposed part of the cornea. Each
pulse removes a microscopic layer of cornea. Finally, the protective
corneal flap is put back into place.
Because of the cornea's natural bonding ability, healing is rapid
and does not require stitches and because LASIK is performed under a
protective layer of corneal tissue the patient usually experiences
very little discomfort. The entire procedure usually takes less than
a half hour and most people are able to return to work the next day.
Warren J. Scherer, M.D., Ph.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist
specializing in cataract surgery and LASIK. Dr. Scherer received his
Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, summa cum laude, from
the State University of NY at Buffalo, where he also completed a
combined M.D. and Ph.D. He then completed his residency in
ophthalmology at W. K. Kellogg Eye Center at the University of
Michigan. Dr. Scherer has been honored with grants and awards from
the National Eye Institute and the March of Dimes, and has published
numerous articles in national scientific and medical journals. Dr.
Scherer’s research has been presented at national meetings of
leading research organizations. Dr Scherer is a member of several
ophthalmic medical and research organizations, and has volunteered
for numerous charitable endeavors to help the less fortunate. Dr.
Scherer was recognized for this by being included in a nomination
for the Nobel Peace Prize to the medical personnel of “Mission of
Mercy” by the government of El Salvador in 2001.
www.montgomeryeye.com
700 Neapolitan Way
Naples, FL 34103
Phone: 239.261.8383
Fax: 239.261.8443
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