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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog at Eye Surgery USAMonday, March 31, 2008Why Do LASIK Costs Vary So Widely?There are different types of LASIK from which you can choose. Like selecting options on a new car or home, you have several alternatives for your LASIK procedure. There is:
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Friday, March 28, 2008How Does the IntraLase Method Work?The IntraLase Method uses tiny, rapid pulses of laser light to create your corneal flap instead of using a metal blade during the first step of LASIK. Each pulse of light passes through the top layers of your cornea and forms a microscopic bubble at a specific depth and position within your eye that is determined by the doctor. The IntraLase laser moves back and forth across your eye, creating a uniform layer of bubbles just beneath your corneal surface. Just prior to applying laser vision correction, the doctor creates your corneal flap by gently separating the tissue where these bubbles have formed. The corneal flap is then folded back so the doctor can perform the second step of your LASIK treatment. Labels: IntraLase
Thursday, March 27, 200895% Satisfaction Rate with LASIKAccording to a global study conducted by the international body of scientific literature and reported by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) more than 95% of LASIK patients are satisfied with vision. LASIK has been performed on over 16.3 million patients worldwide, backed up by more than a decade of clinical study and progressive technological advances, LASIK ranks among the most successful elective procedures today. "We find that there is solid evidence in the world's scientific literature to affirm that there is an exceptionally high level of satisfaction in patients who have had LASIK surgery," said Richard Lindstrom, M.D., president of ASCRS. Key findings from the study include:
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008How To Choose A LASIK Surgeon
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008Seattle Eye Surgeon, Mark Walker, M.D.If you're located in or around the Seattle area and are considering Laser Eye Surgery, we invite you to check out the Eye Surgery USA profile of Dr. Mark Walker. Dr. Mark Walker integrates the most technologically advanced equipment, unparalleled expertise and outstanding customer service to make each patient's experience comfortable, convenient, rewarding, and most importantly, safe. Click here to visit his profile page on Eye Surgery USA Labels: Seattle Laser Eye Surgeon
Monday, March 24, 2008Boston Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Ernest W. Kornmehl, Joins Eye Surgery USA
 Serving Boston, Wellesley and Brookline, MA, Laser Eye Surgeon Dr. Ernest W. Kornmehl performs Vision Correcting Procedures such as LASIK, PRK, IntraLase and much more!Dr. Kornmehl has been selected as a "top" LASIK Surgeon by Boston Magazine's "Top Doctors" issue, as one of the Best Doctors in America and as one of America's Top Doctors by Castle and Connolly. He has been featured all over the media as an expert in refractive surgery, including The Boston Globe, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN News, CBS Evening News, USA Today, The Today Show, World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, and many others. Click here to visit Dr. Kornmehl's Eye Surgery USA Profile Labels: Boston LASIK, Dr. Kornmehl
Friday, March 21, 2008What is an excimer laser and how does it work?The excimer laser produces a high-energy, cold, ultraviolet light beam in pulses and delivers the pulses to a surface of the eye's cornea. These pulses break the bond between molecules and tissue cells so that a controlled amount of tissue can literally be vaporized away to reshape the cornea -- one microscopic layer at a time. The excimer laser is computer controlled and programmed to custom treat each individual eye with a high degree of precision. For most cases, the thickness of the layer removed by the laser is less than the thickness of a human hair. Labels: Excimer Laser
Thursday, March 20, 2008Temperature and humidity can affect LASIK surgery results
Humidity and temperature levels can affect LASIK surgery results, increasing the number of people who need follow-up procedures, report researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. "This is the first study to show that environmental factors can affect LASIK outcomes," said Keith Walter, M.D., assistant professor of ophthalmology.Read more of the article here. Do you live in an area where there's a lot of humidity? This may be of concern for you if you are considering refractive surgery. Make sure that you check with your surgeon to see if this can be a critical factor in your procedure. Search for the nearest eye surgeon near you at Eye Surgery USA! Labels: articles, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK
Wednesday, March 19, 2008Eye Surgery USA $500 Visa Gift Card GiveawayHow does $500 off your eye surgery bill sound? Eye Surgery USA regularly holds drawings for a $500 Visa Gift Card to help pay for that eye surgery procedure you've always wanted. To enter, simply visit the link below and complete the entry form. No purchase of products or surgery is mandatory to win. Click here to enter Eye Surgery USA's $500 Visa Gift Card Giveaway Labels: Giftcard Giveaway
Tuesday, March 18, 2008Can I wear contact lenses after surgery if I want to?It is very uncommon that someone would want or need to wear contacts after surgery. Most patients do not need any correction, and those who do usually just need part-time correction for things like night driving. Rarely will someone want to wear contacts versus glasses for activities like this. If full-time glasses or contacts is needed after surgery, usually a retreatment can be done to improve the vision and reduce the need for use of glasses. In the rare case that someone wants to wear contacts after surgery, usually they can without any trouble (assuring they could wear contacts prior to surgery). There is always the outside possibility that a contact would not fit well, but this is rare. Answer provided by Gary Kawesch, MD of San Jose, CA Click here to send an email to Gary Kawesch, MD Labels: California, Dr. Gary Kawesch, San Jose
Monday, March 17, 2008What's the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist?Both ophthalmologists and optometrists are commonly referred to as "eye doctors", however there are differences between the two. Doctors of Optometry complete four years of post-graduate optometry school. Optometrists examine eyes for vision and health problems, prescribe glasses, and fit contact lenses. They also prescribe many ophthalmic medications and often participate in pre- and post-operative care. Ophthalmologists, on the other hand, attend medical school and have acquired a medical degree. Ophthalmologists are trained to provide a full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery for specific conditions and diseases. In addition to medical school, every ophthalmologist completes a one-year internship and must spend a minimum of three years in residency. Answer provided by Mitchell Shultz, M.D. of Northridge, CA Labels: ophthalmologists, optometrists
Friday, March 14, 2008When is LASIK not for me?You are probably NOT a good candidate for refractive surgery if: You are not a risk taker. Certain complications are unavoidable in a percentage of patients, and there are no long-term data available for current procedures. It will jeopardize your career. Some jobs prohibit certain refractive procedures. Be sure to check with your employer/professional society/military service before undergoing any procedure. Cost is an issue. Most medical insurance will not pay for refractive surgery. Although the cost is coming down, it is still significant. This article is provided by the FDA and hosted on Eye Surgery USA. Visit Eye Surgery USA to read more of this article. Labels: articles
Thursday, March 13, 2008About the Eye and VisionIn the emmetropic eye, the patient sees perfectly or 20/20. The light rays are focused exactly onto the retina for a clear view of objects. Myopic Eye In the nearsighted (myopic) eye, objects appear out of focus because the focal point of the eye is located in front of the retina. Because of this, properly focused light rays cannot reach the retina, resulting in blurred vision. With refractive LASIK surgery at our practice in Bayside, Queens, our LASIK surgeon utilizes a laser to reshape the eye so that the rays will diverge onto the retina. PRK can also accomplish this adjustment, however LASIK surgery is ideal. Both PRK and LASIK require use of a laser, however LASIK is performed under a protective flap. With PRK, the outer cells of the eye are scraped off prior to vision correction, leading to an increased risk of vision haze and months of eye drops. The LASIK treated eye usually requires drops for only about four days after the procedure and provides almost immediate visual recovery. The excimer laser can also be used to treat astigmatism, or irregular curvature of the cornea. Astigmatic Eye In the farsighted (hyperopic) eye, the ideal focal point for light is located behind the retina and light rays cannot converge enough to focus on the proper area of the eye. Using the excimer laser under the protective flap of LASIK, our surgeons are able to alter the shape of the eye so that light rays converge perfectly onto the retina, resulting in clear vision. Information provided by Barry Drucker, MD of Bayside, NY Labels: Vision
Wednesday, March 12, 2008Do You Know Your Prescription?Your prescription for glasses or contact lenses are documented after a doctor measures your eyes and obtains these readings. Patients have a tendency to remember that they are "20/100" or "20/400," but these numbers simply refer to the line on the eye chart that you are able to read. Doctors use a more precise set of numbers to measure your prescription. Read more at Eye Surgery USA. Article provided by Arun C. Gulani, M.D.,M.S. Labels: articles
Tuesday, March 11, 2008What is an excimer laser and how does it work?The excimer laser produces a high-energy, cold, ultraviolet light beam in pulses and delivers the pulses to a surface of the eye's cornea. These pulses break the bond between molecules and tissue cells so that a controlled amount of tissue can literally be vaporized away to reshape the cornea -- one microscopic layer at a time. The excimer laser is computer controlled and programmed to custom treat each individual eye with a high degree of precision. For most cases, the thickness of the layer removed by the laser is less than the thickness of a human hair. Answer provided by LaserVue Eye Center of San Francisco, CA Labels: Excimer Laser
Monday, March 10, 2008What Exactly is Ophthalmology?Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases, disorders, and injuries. Although the word ophthalmology literally means "The Science of Eyes" the term ophthalmologist implies a medically trained specialist rather than that of a scientist; therefore ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes and are generally categorized as physicians and surgeons. For more information regarding ophthalmologists or eye surgeons, visit Eye Surgery USA to find the eye surgeon you've been looking for, so you can get back that vision you used to have, or always wanted. Labels: Eye Surgery USA
Friday, March 7, 2008Palo Alto Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Edward E. Manche, Joins Eye Surgery USAWe are pleased to announce that Palo Alto certified laser eye surgeon, Dr. Edward E. Manche, has joined the list of well respected eye surgeons on Eye Surgery USA. Dr. Manche performs procedures such as LASIK, IntraLASIK, PRK and much more. Dr. Manche is a world renowned expert in laser and surgical techniques for vision correction, and has personally performed over 23,000 laser vision correction procedures. He is recognized as one of the top performing laser vision correction surgeons in the United States. He is honored to be listed in a number of surveys of the best physicians in the United States including: America's Top Doctors, Best Doctors in America, Top Doctors in Silicon Valley, America's Top Ophthalmologists, Top 500 Doctors in the Bay Area and Guide to Americas Top Ophthalmologists. Click here to visit Dr. Manche's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: Palo Alto Laser Eye Surgeon
Thursday, March 6, 2008Experience Gulani Vision Testimonials
 Dr. Gulani is no stranger to the gratification he receives from his patients. A quick look through his testimonials and you can see for yourself that Dr. Gulani makes his work a personal experience for all of his patients, something that they can remember for the rest of their lives.It's clear when you read Dr. Gulani's testimonials. He cares not only about correcting and improving vision for his patients, but for the overall journey his patients take when first coming into the office and living with their newfound vision. Visit Dr. Gulani now and check out his testimonials and see for yourself the kind, caring and consideration he puts forth when accommodating his patients. Labels: Dr. Gulani, testimonials
Wednesday, March 5, 2008Bayside and Queens, New York Eye Surgeon Dr. Barry Drucker Joins Eye Surgery USA
 Serving Bayside and Queens, NY Laser Eye Surgeon Dr. Barry Drucker from New York performs Vision Correction Procedures such as LASIK, IntraLase and much more!Bayside Laser Eye Surgeon Do you want to see clearly without the use of contact lenses or glasses? One hundred percent of our LASIK patients see well enough to drive a car without the use of contact lenses or glasses after undergoing LASIK laser vision correction at our practice. Dr. Barry Drucker has extensive experience performing the most sophisticated laser refractive surgery available, as well as providing diagnoses and advanced treatments for a wide range of eye diseases including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. If you live in the Bayside or Queens, NY areas, contact Dr. Drucker today and get the vision you've always wanted! Labels: Bayside, Dr. Barry Trucker, New York, Queens
Tuesday, March 4, 2008Seattle Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Mark Walker, Joins Eye Surgery USARecently joining the list of highly qualified eye surgeons on Eye Surgery USA is Dr. Mark Walker. Dr. Walker provides his services to patients in Seattle, Renton, Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, WA, Portland, Spokane, Bend, Redmond, Medford, OR and Boise, ID. Dr. Walker performs eye surgery procedures such as LASIK, PRK, Wavefront LASIK and much more. Click here to visit Dr. Walker's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: Seattle Laser Eye Surgeon
Monday, March 3, 2008Phoenix Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Sanford Moretsky, Joins Eye Surgery USADr. Moretsky believes in treating his patients as individuals. He recognizes that your vision is precious and he is treating one of your most important gifts, the gift of sight. Dr. Moretsky's reputation extends to patients and professionals alike who understand quality Ophthalmology care. He is proud to report that among his satisfied patients are many professionals including attorneys, pro athletes and numerous local physicians. Dr. Moretsky provides his services to patients in Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ. Click here to visit Dr. Moretsky's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: Phoenix Laser Eye Surgeon
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