Laser Vision Correction Chicago LASIK
LASIK Chicago (Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis) is the most advanced
refractive surgery procedure for correcting nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism. These
vision problems are caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, the
outer surface of the eye. In laser vision correction, the excimer
laser is used to re-sculpt the cornea to a
more normal shape.
LASIK Chicago combines the skill of the refractive surgeon with the
advanced technology of the excimer laser. During LASIK in Chicago,
the surgeon uses an instrument known as a microkeratome to create a
small flap from the outer layers of the cornea. A "hinge" is left in
the flap so the flap can be laid back on the surface of the cornea.
The excimer laser then uses cool ultra-violet light pulses to gently
re-shape the underlying microscopic layers of corneal tissue.
Finally, the flap is put back to its original position where it
functions as a natural bandage on the cornea.
We offer the Bausch & Lomb ZyoptixTM personalized laser vision
correction system. Zyoptix™ is so advanced it lets us treat eye
imperfections that could not previously be
corrected with conventional LASIK techniques. This new system gives
you the ultimate in clarity by using wavefront technology that
analyzes each eye individually for precise results and outstanding
visual quality. With the Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix™ system, you'll have
the confidence of knowing it's been used in over 100,000 procedures
worldwide. In fact, in the U.S. clinical trial, not one patient was
dissatisfied with the results.
Zyoptix uses wavefront technology, which allows us to measure and
correct each individual's unique visual defects. Astrophysicists
developed this technology when they needed better technology to
repair the Hubble telescope. When it was first put into service, the
high-powered telescope's images had distortions, similar to those
many humans have. The images visible with the telescope were blurred
because the telescope's mirrors had aberrations (imperfections),
similar to those in human eyes.
www.lasikofchicago.com
Chicago Cornea Consultants
LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a surgical
procedure that is designed to reduce your dependency on glasses and
contact lenses. Here at Chicago
Cornea Consultants, our LASIK surgeons use the latest in laser
vision correction technology to ensure each patient receives optimal
results. In addition to LASIK, our
surgeons also offer Epi-LASIK/“LASEK” and PRK. We have three
convenient locations to serve you, including Chicago, Highland Park,
and Hoffman Estates.
Although LASIK is an extremely successful procedure and there are
very few cases of complications, there are risks associated with the
surgery. In most cases, the
microkeratome, the tool that creates the corneal flap, is the source
of the problem. Intralase® replaces the microkeratome with the
precision of a laser, making LASIK at
Chicago Cornea Consultants safer than ever before!
During the Intralase® LASIK procedure at Chicago Cornea Consultants,
the Intralase® laser is used to precisely create a corneal flap.
Once Intralase® has created the flap,
an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea, just like the
traditional LASIK procedure.
People who are ineligible for traditional LASIK because their
corneas are too thin may be good candidates for Intralase® LASIK.
Intralase® LASIK is also associated with
fewer complications than traditional LASIK because a laser is used
to create the corneal flap, rather than a blade. The outer layer of
the cornea experiences no trauma, and the procedure is painless.
www.chicagocornea.com
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 928
Chicago, IL 60612
PH: 312.942.5300
NovaMed of Chicago Northshore
NovaMed of Chicago Northshore is designed, equipped, and staffed
exclusively for outpatient surgery. It is a joint venture between
NovaMed, Inc., and a number of local
physicians. NovaMed of Chicago Northshore meets and exceeds the
highest standards required by the state of Illinois. As compared to
a hospital, our surgery center provides greater conveniences in a
more relaxed atmosphere. Outpatient surgery is available to patients
18 and over and allows them to be discharged within a few hours
after surgery to recuperate in the comfort of their own home.
NovaMed of Chicago Northshore is an ophthalmology specialty
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) that has been in operation since
1988 and is state-licensed, Medicare Certified, and AAAHC
accredited.
The finest surgical instruments and most up to date medical
technology are available at NovaMed of Chicago Northshore to enable
your specialist to perform microsurgery,
facial plastic surgery, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures
commonly performed as outpatient surgery. Backup generators are also
on hand to provide NovaMed of Chicago Northshore continued
operations in the unlikely event of a power outage. This capability
exceeds the state’s requirement.
Craig H. Gerstein, M.D. earned his medical degree with honors from
the Chicago Medical School. After an internship at MacNeal Hospital
in Berwyn, he completed his
residency at Northwestern University Medical Center, where he served
as chief resident in Ophthalmology. He is currently an Assistant
Professor in Ophthalmology at Northwestern University Medical Center
( www.nums.nwu.edu ). Board-certified by the American Board of
Ophthalmology, he is a member of the American Academy of
Ophthalmology ( www.aao.org ); American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery ( www.ascrs.org ); Chicago Ophthalmological
Society, and Alpha Omega Alpha
(www.alphaomegaalpha.org ), the Honor Medical Society.
www.novamedchicagonorthshore.com
3034 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
|Ph| 773-973-7432
|Fx| 773-973-4134
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