Filatov Eye Institute
The advent of LASIK in 1994 truly revolutionized the world of laser
vision correction. By 1994, eye surgeons were already fairly
satisfied with the results of RK, PRK and other surgical procedures
that improve vision by changing the shape of the cornea. But it
wasn't until LASIK was developed that patients made laser vision
correction the most popular elective procedure in the United States.
The creation of a flap, which characterizes LASIK, makes it a much
more comfortable procedure for the patient. Recovery is speedier,
and most patients do not even have to take time off from work.
PRK is a variation of LASIK recommended for patients with thin
corneas, irregular corneas, or other conditions. PRK produces the
same excellent results as LASIK, but because there is no flap per
se, recovery takes 3 to 5 days, and vision might fluctuate for
several weeks. The "new PRK", perfected at the Filatov Eye
Institute, improves recovery time and comfort, compared with the
older procedure.
Screening is a key component of the Filatov Preventive System,
helping to root out any and all possible source of side-effects or
complication. Your surgeon will decide which procedure is most
recommended in your particular case.
Dr. Stetson is an experienced, Board-certified LASIK surgeon with
distinguished service in the Air Force. Born and raised in
Connecticut, Dr. Stetson graduated Cum Laude from Colgate University
in New York, then earned an MD degree with honors at the University
of Vermont College of Medicine. He distinguished himself again in
residency at the Albany Medical Center, where he obtained the
highest percentile of senior and first year residents in the
Ophthalmology Knowledge Assessment Examinations. He is currently an
active faculty at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary,
Winchester Hospital.
www.filatoveyeinstitute.com
46 Prince Street
Suite 202
New Haven, CT 06519
Tel: 1-800-984-2020
Fax: 203-869-0333
LASIK and Cataract Surgery
During LASIK the surgeon first creates a thin corneal flap using a
device called a microkeratome. The corneal flap is lifted up, and
the laser beam is applied to the exposed interior surface of the
cornea to reshape the tissue. The flap is then replaced over the
treated area. This corneal flap serves a natural bandage, which
eliminates the discomfort associated with other types of refractive
surgery, and expedites the healing process. Because of the
extraordinary bonding properties of the corneal tissue, stiches are
not need to keep the flap in place after LASIK surgery.
One of the most innovative features of the ALLEGRETTO WAVE is the
way it uses wavefront-optimized technology to automatically
compensate for the curvature of the cornea. In earlier laser
correction systems, the “optical zone,” or area of correction, was
centered on the front of the cornea; the result was a flattened
circular area that ended with an abrupt edge, causing unwanted side
effects like poor night vision, glare, and halos.
ALLEGRETTO WAVE changes all that. The ALLEGRETTO WAVE sends extra
pulses to the peripheral cornea area in order to compensate for the
angle of the laser beam. In this manner, the aspherical shape of the
cornea is preserved to a degree that older lasers simply could not
achieve. This compensation, combined with the incredibly small, 1mm
size of the laser, produces a smooth, effective optical zone that
results in what can only be described as high performance vision.
www.theeyecaregroup.com
40 Temple Street, Suite 5-B,
New Haven, CT 06510
203.789.2020
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