Laser Vision Surgery in Rockville Centre
LASIK, or Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is an exciting,
precise approach to the correction of nearsightedness,
farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK uses the same CustomWave
flying spot laser as PRK but places the laser prescription within
the thickness of the cornea, rather than on the surface. You will
experience improved vision by the next morning and should be able to
drive the next day without glasses.
To focus the laser pulses within the cornea either a laser or a
microkeratome used by Dr. Hatsis since 1992 automatically creates a
thin LASIK flap on the surface of the eye. The flap is then folded
back, and the exposed area treated. The flap is then repositioned
adhering in about one minute. Medications in the form of antibiotics
and anti-inflammatory eye drops are generally used for one-week then
only artificial tears.
PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy, is a highly accurate,
thoroughly investigated, FDA approved method for correcting
nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It uses the
precision of the CustomWave Excimer laser to sculpt a permanent
prescription onto the surface of the eye.
Since prescriptions are corrected by removing only a microscopic
amount of cornea, less than the thickness of a hair, the strength of
the eye remains completely intact. For this reason governmental
agencies including branches of the military and civil law
enforcement accept candidates who have had PRK. The "Flying Spot"
laser quickly delivers a pulse of highly concentrated cool light
energy that disrupts the molecular structure of the cornea without
generating any heat. Each 1-millimeter diameter pulse removes
precisely ¼ micron of corneal tissue which is less than 1/5,000 of
an inch. The relationship of these numbers is appreciated when you
consider that a human hair is about 60 microns thick and the normal
cornea is about 550 microns thick.
Dr. Hatsis has performed tens of thousands of in-office refractive
surgical procedures since 1985 in his private practice located in
Rockville Centre, NY. Dr. Hatsis is certified by the American Board
of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American College of
Surgeons. He was the first and currently the only Long Island based
refractive surgeon specifically certified by the American Board of
Eye Surgery in LASIK and Incisional Refractive Surgery. In 1995 Dr.
Hatsis was the first surgeon to perform Excimer laser correction of
nearsightedness on Long Island. He was also the first to treat
farsightedness and astigmatism on Long Island as well.
www.hatsislaservision.com
2 Lincoln Ave.
Suite 401
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Tel: (516) 763-4106
Fax: (516) 763-5216
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
iLASIK is the latest and most advanced LASIK eye surgery combining
VISX and Intralase technology by Advanced Medical Optics (AMO).
Although most people that had traditional LASIK had no problems
whatsoever, ophthalmologists and engineers were eager to make vision
correction procedure even better. With over a decade of research and
clinical results, LASIK Doctors and industry experts sought a more
predictable solution. iLASIK now provides this solution. By
combining CustomVue wavefront technology with VISX™ Star4 active
tracking capability and a blade-free femtosecond laser for an
ALL-laser LASIK, we can now achieve a safer more precise result. The
technology used in the iLASIK procedure has been thoroughly tested
and scrutinized, and it is clear that iLASIK truly represents a
technological combination unmatched in vision correction.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens which can distort or
block light rays from reaching the retina. Cataracts usually develop
slowly and cause no pain. However, as a cataract grows larger, it
clouds more of the eye’s lens and significantly impairs vision.
OCLI boasts state-of-the-art medical facilities, housing the most
advanced technology available to offer patients a variety of
ophthalmic services and treatments, including routine eye
examinations and sophisticated LASIK surgery. Dedicated to providing
exceptional medical services, the Ophthalmic Consultants of Long
Island are “clearly the best choice” for all vision care needs.
www.ocli.net
Ryan Medical Arts Building
2000 North Village Avenue
Suite 402
Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY 11570
Tel: 516-766-2519
Refractive Surgery
LASIK improves vision safely and precisely by reshaping the cornea
to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and
astigmatism. Vision improves within minutes, and most patients
eventually enjoy 20/20 vision or better after treatment.
The most commonly performed elective surgery in America, LASIK
combines the advantages of two sophisticated technologies: the
accuracy of the excimer laser and the benefits of lamellar
keratoplasty. It is safe, precise and highly successful. Thanks to
LASIK, millions of people worldwide have experienced the wonder of
clear vision without glasses or contact lenses.
Cataracts cause progressive, painless loss of vision. The lens
clouds naturally as we age, so people over the age of 65 usually see
a gradual reduction of vision. No one is exactly sure what causes
cataracts. In younger people they can result from an injury, certain
medications, or illnesses such as diabetes. Prolonged exposure to
ultraviolet light may also play a role in the formation of
cataracts. Studies have also shown that people who smoke cigarettes
have a higher risk of developing cataracts than non-smokers.
Our mission is to provide compassionate and personalized care to our
patients. We strive to consistently meet or exceed the service and
patient-care expectations of our patients. We will maintain a
comfortable, warm and pleasing environment for our patients. We
strive to be available and accessible, and to ensure that we provide
an appropriate amount of time for each patient. We strive to offer a
comprehensive mix of eye care services through our practice and our
referral network of providers.
www.shadygroveophthalmology.com
9715 Medical Center Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel:(301) 279-0600
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