LASIK Surgeon Antonio Prado
Lasik eye surgery remains the most popular laser vision correction
procedure in the world. Its popularity can be credited to the level
of success, safety, predictability, and rapid healing associated
with the procedure. Millions of people now live without the need for
glasses or contact lenses thanks to Lasik eye surgery. In Tampa,
Prado Vision has performed thousands of Lasik procedures for people
suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. We
can also treat those over 40 who need reading glasses. Visit the
informational NearVision(SM) CK® page to learn about our ability to
correct presbyopia without lasers!
Lasik surgery is performed under topical anesthesia, which is easily
administered in the form of eye drops. During the procedure, Dr.
Antonio Prado utilizes an automated microkeratome that precisely
creates a thin, hinged flap in the cornea.
The flap is a crucial step in Lasik surgery because it allows access
to the central portion of your cornea, which causes the refractive
error. To correct this error, the cornea is reshaped by removing a
microscopic layer of tissue using a computer-controlled laser beam.
Once the necessary portion is removed, the flap is returned to its
original position and naturally adheres for fast healing without
stitches.
Custom laser vision correction, or Custom LASIK, is an exciting and
advanced new technology that accounts for each patient's individual
unique vision needs, resulting in the most successful vision
correction possible. The three-step procedure is fully customized to
your eyes, and offers a more precise and accurate correction of
higher order aberrations, subtle focusing imperfections which
compromise vision in low-light environments. Traditional laser
vision correction only accounts for lower level aberrations, which
contribute to blurry vision.
In the first step, your eyes' individual aberrations are captured
and a highly accurate wavefront map is created. A computer then
translates the map, which displays even tiny irregularities in the
eyes, into a guide for an excimer laser. The process is completed
when the laser reshapes each cornea.
www.pradovision.com
7522 N. Himes Ave,
Tampa, Florida
33614 ph: 813-931-0500
Tampa Lasik Vision Correction
LASIK had its origins about thirty years ago and was originally
developed to treat patients who had very poor vision due to corneal
disease. It has now evolved into a successful technique for
correcting refractive errors. The current procedure, done on an
outpatient basis, involves both the use of conventional and laser
surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
LASIK can correct a much higher degree of nearsightedness and
farsightedness with or without astigmatism
than any other refractive procedure, with excellent results (95% of
patients achieve 20/40 vision or better).
In performing LASIK, eye drop anesthetic is used to numb the eye.
David H. Leach, M.D., then uses the IntraLase Laser to create a
flap. The flap is then laid back to expose the inner portion of the
corneal tissue. The eye is then positioned under the Allegretto Wave
Laser, which has been computer programmed to remove microscopic
amounts of the internal corneal tissue.
Removal of the tissue changes the curvature of the cornea. If the
patient is nearsighted, tissue closer to the central part of the
cornea is removed to decrease the curvature or flatten the cornea.
If a patient is farsighted, tissue in the peripheral part of the
cornea is removed to increase the curvature of the cornea.
To correct for astigmatism, selected tissue at certain angles is
removed to ensure that the cornea curves equally in all directions.
After the laser has been used, the flap is returned to its original
position. The corneal tissue has extraordinary natural bonding
qualities that allow effective healing without the use of stitches.
www.tampaeyelaser.com
2700 West Dr. M.L. King Jr.
Blvd. Ste. 420
Tampa, FL 33607
813-87-LASIK (52745)
The Weinstock Laser Eye Center
LASIK is a minor outpatient procedure that corrects nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism and is intended to reduce or
eliminate dependence on glasses and contact lenses. During the
procedure, Dr. Weinstock creates a flap from the outermost layer of
the cornea. The flap is folded back revealing the middle section of
the cornea. The cool beam of the excimer laser removes tissue and
gently reshapes the cornea. The top layer of cornea is then replaced
to serve as a protective flap.
For nearsighted or myopic patients, the cornea is too steep. The
LASIK procedure removes cells from the central part of the cornea
flattening it for clearer vision.
For farsighted or hyperopic patients, the cornea is too flat. The
LASIK procedure removes cells in a spiral pattern around the outside
of the cornea. This steepens the cornea and creates clearer vision.
There were several laser vision correction procedures being
performed before LASIK, short for Laser in Situ Keratomileusis.
Through the developmental stages of laser vision correction surgeons
noticed certain side effects and limitations with the original
procedures. As time went on, each procedure developed a more
predictable result and faster recovery. LASIK embodies the positives
of ALK, RK and PRK without the pain and long recovery periods.
www.weinstocklasereye.com
148 13th Street SW,
Largo, Florida,
33770 | 727-518-2020
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