Lusk Eye Specialists
One of the most popular ways to correct vision is with a procedure
called LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis), which uses a laser to
change the curvature of the cornea
(outer window of the eye). LASIK has quickly become the procedure of
choice for most patients because they recover quickly and have fewer
side effects and complications than with other methods of vision
correction. In fact, most Shreveport LASIK patients notice a
significant improvement in their vision soon after surgery. LASIK
removes tissue within the cornea to treat low to high levels of
nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
At the heart of “custom” LASIK procedures is the aberrometer, such
as the VISX WaveScan™ wave-front measurement system. By adopting
technology originally developed for high-powered telescopes, your
LASIK surgeon can use these wave-front wavescan measurement devices
to identify and quantitate imperfections in the individual’s eye 25
times more precisely than the standard methods used for eyeglasses
and contact lenses. This information is then digitally transferred
to the excimer laser for the treatment, providing a new level of
precision and accuracy.
Typically, a custom LASIK surgery procedure takes at most a few
seconds longer than a conventional procedure. All aspects of the
treatments are the same, with the main exception that the re-shaping
of the cornea by the excimer laser is based on the unique wave-front
information of the eye, rather than the conventional, non-customized
measurements. Just like a conventional LASIK, there is no pain
during the procedure, and most patients notice immediate results
after treatment, with continued
improvement in vision over several days.
Originally from Houston, Dr. Lusk graduated with honors from the
University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from Tulane
School of Medicine. He served his
internship at Baylor College of Medicine and was a resident in
Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in
San Antonio. He held a fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at
the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Lusk
is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the
American Board of Eye Surgery. He is a fellow of the American
Academy of Ophthalmology and is a member of the prestigious American
College of Eye Surgeons. Dr. Lusk was a founder of the Northwest
Louisiana Lions Eye Bank and currently serves as co-medical
director. He also serves as an associate clinical professor of
ophthalmology at LSU Medical School in Shreveport. Dr. Lusk has
personally performed more than 40,000 eye surgery procedures since
establishing practice in Shreveport in 1980.
www.luskeye.com
Dr. James E. Lusk
451 Ashley Ridge Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71106
800 . 256 . 7393
318 . 222 . 5555
Steen-Hall Eye Institute
Laser-in-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a procedure used to reshape
the cornea using a laser. This allows the cornea to better focus
light on the retina so refractive errors are reduced or eliminated.
The Excimer laser that is used for LASIK uses a cool light beam to
remove corneal tissue from the inner cornea. The beam of the laser
is so accurate that it can cut notches in a single strand of human
hair.
Wavescan technology was originally developed for use in high-powered
telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in
space. This technology has now
been applied to laser vision correction, measuring imperfections in
the eye never before measured using standard methods for glasses and
contact lenses. Wavescan-based digital technology identifies and
measures imperfections in an individual's eye 25 times more
precisely than standard methods. Dr. William Steen uses this
information to treat individuals with the CustomVue™ procedure
Until now, physicians were forced to practice one-size-fits-all
vision. An off-the-shelf lens corrects an individual's vision fairly
well, but it does not correct it precisely because it is not
uniquely tailored to that person's "fingerprint" of vision. Now,
with Wavescan technology, we can custom- tailor a correction for the
unique characteristics of each individual's vision.
Dr. Steen has led the way in providing his patients with the latest
technology from painless no-stitch cataract surgery, along with the
latest most advanced implantable
intraocular lenses. This has enabled his patients to enjoy restored
vision and regain a quality of life that was slowly limiting their
lifestyle.
www.steen-hall.com
2611 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-2020
(800) 326-9938
ShelbyEye - Pierremont Eye Institute
To make sure you are a good candidate for CK, you need to have a
screening exam. At this exam your vision will be checked with and
without correction. A full eye exam
and ocular history will be performed. If you are found to be a good
candidate, a loose lens test will be performed to give you a good
idea what life would be like after having
the procedure.
A lot of presbyopic patients have worn monovision contacts. If you
have worn monovision before and have adjusted to it then you already
have a good feel for what life will be like after CK. If you have
never worn monovision, then we will place a contact on your
non-dominant eye. You will need to wear this contact for 2 weeks so
you will know what it will be like to have blended vision day in and
day out.
A marker is then placed on your cornea to guide your treatment.
Depending on the amount of treatment, the procedure will take
anywhere from 3-5 minutes. The speculum will then be removed and
antibiotic and steroid drops will be placed in your eye. You will be
sent home with some comfort, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops.
You may experience some dryness and irritation for the first 1-2
days. You will notice an immediate improvement in your near vision,
but expect some fluctuation for the first
month or so. You will be able to return to work the next day
although we recommend resting the day after the procedure. We will
see you the day after to check how your
eye is doing.
Dr. Sipes, a native of Natchitoches, LA, is the daughter of Dr.
Margaret Wheat-Carter and the late Dr. Reginald Wheat, both
ophthalmologists. She moved to New Orleans
after high school where she attended Newcomb College of Tulane
University. Dr. Sipes majored in English Literature and minored in
Biology, recieving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995. She came to
the Shreveport area over ten years ago to attend LSU Health Science
Center's medical school.
www.shelbyeye.com
7843 Youree Drive,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71105
Phone: 318-212-3937
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