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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog at Eye Surgery USAWednesday, April 30, 2008Why Are There Different Kinds of LASIK?When conventional LASIK was first developed in the 1990's, it was capable of delivering good enough vision for most people to pass a driver's exam without corrective lenses (20/40). Many of these people were fortunate enough to get an exceptional result of 20/20, but the baseline expectation was 20/40. Technological advances in wavefront guided LASIK and femtosecond laser flap creation have raised the bar so that 20/20 is now the baseline expectation and 20/16 or better is the goal. Answer provided by Jamie M. Monroe, MD of Orem, UT Click here to send an email to Jamie M. Monroe, MD
Tuesday, April 29, 2008New lasik research reveals unexpected finding: Key to better-than-20/20 vision is in the flapNew scientific data being presented at this year's ASCRS meeting reveals the key to a better-than-20/20 outcome in LASIK surgery may depend on whether your doctor uses a blade or a laser to create the corneal flap in the first step of the procedure. "It turns out that the flap that we make in LASIK is not an innocent bystander," says Roger F. Steinert, M.D., 2005 ASCRS president, professor of ophthalmology, professor of biomedical engineering, director of cornea, refractive and cataract surgery, and vice chair of clinical ophthalmology at University of California, Irvine. Read more of the article to find out what exactly the finding reveals on Eye Surgery USA! Labels: articles, Laser Eye Surgery
Monday, April 28, 2008We at Eye Surgery USA understand how some of the LASIK jargon can be quite confusing or difficult to understand, which is why we provide a free glossary of LASIK terms. Learn meanings to terms like PRK, Inflammation, Myopia and much more. Click here to visit our LASIK Glossary today! Labels: LASIK Glossary
Friday, April 25, 2008Advanced Surface AblationAdvanced Surface Ablation is a relatively new laser vision procedure that has additional safety features over LASIK making it an ideal alternative for some patients. Instead of cutting a flap on the front of the cornea, the surface skin cells (epithelium) are loosened with a diluted alcohol solution and removed. The corneal surface is then treated with the laser and covered with a bandage contact lens. The margin of safety with ASA may be greater than that with LASIK as the need for a microkeratome is eliminated, so there's no risk of flap complications. You do not need to worry about rubbing your eye or bumping it after surgery and having the LASIK flap slip or wrinkle, because there is no flap. The nerve endings that control tear secretion are not cut, so there is less of a problem with dry eye after surgery. ASA removes tissue within the cornea to treat low to high levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Read more about ASA by visiting Dr. Ritacca on Eye Surgery USA. Labels: ASA
Thursday, April 24, 2008The Epi-LASIK ProcedureThe Epi-LASIK procedure begins by cutting the cornea's outer layer, the epithelium, using a plastic blade, called an epithelial separator, to separate the sheet from the eye. After the epithelial flap is created, it is then lifted and gently folded out of the way. An excimer laser is then used to carefully reshape the cornea. Finally, the epithelial flap is placed back on the eye and a special contact lens is placed over the eye to keep the flap in place while it re-epithelializes. Surgeons use a high-Dk contact lens to protect the surface of the eye and allow the epithelial cells to grow back properly. Labels: Epi-LASIK
Wednesday, April 23, 2008E-mailing is Easy on Eye Surgery USA
 A recent CNN article discusses the problem faced with electronic communication between doctors and their patients. It was found that a fewer than a third of U.S. doctors use e-mail to communicate with patients, making it very frustrating for patients who wanted the convenience of e-mail for their non-urgent medical needs.However, most studies have shown patients don't abuse e-mail. They generally don't bombard doctors with trivial messages, and e-mail exchanges may even help doctors' productivity and cut down on office visits. With Eye Surgery USA it's easier than ever to email a doctor with a question or concern, it's just a click away. Not only will you get an answer, in most cases you'll get a quick and very thorough answer from the doctor you email. Try it today. Visit Eye Surgery USA, find the best eye surgeon in your area and you too will find how easy it is to communicate with your doctor. Labels: ask an expert
Tuesday, April 22, 2008Chicago Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Daniel Ritacca, Joins Eye Surgery USARecently joining the elite roster of highly respected laser eye doctors on Eye Surgery USA is certified eye surgeon, Dr. Daniel Ritacca. Dr Ritacca provides his eye surgery services to patients in Chicago, North Shore Chicago, Vernon Hills, Oak Park and Evanston, IL. Dr. Ritacca uses the latest "groundbreaking" wavefront technology that has the potential of improving not only how much you see, but also how well you see. The technology used not only enhances the quantity of your vision, but now also enhances the quality of your vision! Click here to visit Dr. Daniel Ritacca's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: Chicago Laser Eye Surgeon
Monday, April 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. Answer provided by LaserVue Eye Center of San Francisco, CA Click here to send an email to LaserVue Eye Center Labels: FAQ, Laser Eye Surgery
Friday, April 18, 2008Corrective Laser Eye Surgery ProceduresThere are many procedures available for correcting poor vision. The procedure that is best for you can best be determined by your surgeon. Some of the more popular procedures include LASIK, LASEK / E-LASIK, Epi-LASIK, Wavefront LASIK, IntraLase and PRK Laser Surgery. With Corrective Eye Surgery, you can enjoy such benefits as:
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Thursday, April 17, 2008So How Long Does LASIK Take?Well depending on how much prep time goes into the procedure and the type of procedure, typically the actual LASIK procedure only takes a few minutes per eye. But there's a lot of preparation that goes into setting up your eyes for the actual laser refractive surgery, so in most cases it takes about an hour for both eyes. LASIK is relatively quick and virtually pain free. It's no wonder it's become one of the fastest and safest medical procedures today. Are you thinking of getting refractive surgery? Is LASIK in your future? If so, be sure to visit Eye Surgery USA today and search for the best Laser Eye Surgeon near you! Labels: Boston LASIK, refractive surgery
Wednesday, April 16, 2008Orem Board Certified Ophthalmologist - Dr. Jamie Monroe
 Dr. Jamie Monroe is a board certified ophthalmologist with more than 15 years of experience. She performed a fellowship in cataract and glaucoma surgery at the University of Utah and has had positions at the University of Utah and Vanderbilt University training other eye surgeons.Dr. Monroe and her team at the Cataract & Lasik Center of Utah are committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care. They combine the latest medical technology with old-fashioned, friendly, personal care. Dr. Monroe has received numerous awards, including The Laser Vision Gold Leading Refractive Surgeon Award in 2004. As Surgical Director at the Cataract & Lasik Center of Utah, Dr. Monroe performs more than 2000 eye surgeries annually. Click here to visit Dr. Monroe's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: Orem Laser Eye Surgeon
Tuesday, April 15, 2008Dr. Drucker's Other ProceduresDr. Drucker who serves Bayside and Queens, NY offers more than just refractive surgery to his patients. He also offers the following procedures:
It's common for a lot of eye surgeons to offer more than just refractive surgery, they offer procedures that also take care of your physical and cosmetic eye care needs as well offering you an extensive package of options. A perfect way to complement your new vision could be a refreshing appearance of your eyes and brow, don't just see like you used to, look and feel like you used to as well! Labels: Dr. Barry Drucker, other procedures
Monday, April 14, 2008What is Wavefront treatment?Wavefront is a laser treatment developed to make the LASIK procedure even more effective. Wavefront allows for a complete, personalized measurement of the entire visual system, including the eye's shape, lens shape, corneal shape, depth of the eye, and the most accurate identification possible of anatomic anomalies that could cause vision conditions such as impaired night vision or presence of halos. Thanks to wavefront, a highly accurate, FDA-approved laser can correct all or most vision problems with one treatment, whereas traditional LASIK is more limited in the number of errors it can simultaneously correct. Answer provided by Mark Walker, MD of Renton, WA Labels: Wavefront LASIK
Friday, April 11, 2008So What Exactly is Refractive Surgery?You hear about LASIK, and IntraLase and all these other Laser Eye Procedures, but along with all the buzz words you might have heard the term refractive surgery now and then. So What is Refractive Surgery? Refractive Surgery is the general term to describe surgery that corrects vision, with the objective of reducing or eliminating the need for glasses and contacts. Procedures may include RK (Radial Keratotomy), PRK, LASIK, and corneal inlays. So when discussing LASIK and other procedures, just know that you're talking about refractive surgery in general. To find out more information, visit Eye Surgery USA. Labels: glossary, LASIK, refractive surgery
Thursday, April 10, 2008How Epi-LASIK WorksThe Epi-LASIK procedure begins by cutting the cornea's outer layer, the epithelium, using a plastic blade, called an epithelial separator, to separate the sheet from the eye. After the epithelial flap is created, it is then lifted and gently folded out of the way. An excimer laser is then used to carefully reshape the cornea. Finally, the epithelial flap is placed back on the eye and a special contact lens is placed over the eye to keep the flap in place while it re-epithelializes. Surgeons use a high-Dk contact lens to protect the surface of the eye and allow the epithelial cells to grow back properly. You'll likely experience some pain if you have Epi-LASIK, however it is reportedly less painful than PRK or LASEK. The pain can be managed by using over-the-counter painkillers. Labels: Epi-LASIK
Wednesday, April 9, 2008Fort Lauderdale, FL, Laser Eye Surgeon Dr. Srini MutyalaServing Fort Lauderdale, South Florida, Broward County and Miami, FL, Laser Eye Surgeon Dr. Srini Mutyala performs Vision Correcting Procedures such as LASIK, Custom/Wavefront LASIK and much more! Highly Experienced Laser Eye Surgeon  For millions of people across Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and the US who are nearsighted, farsighted and or have astigmatism, experiencing the beauty of nature without corrective lenses is only a dream. But today, thanks to advanced laser technology Weston Laser is helping to make this dream come true in minutes. Dr. Srini Mutyala is a highly experienced and gifted Fort Lauderdale LASIK eye surgery specialist who can help you achieve better vision.Dr. Mutyala and his staff offer you various laser eye surgery procedures including Custom/Wavefront LASIK, using the VISX STAR S4 and Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix, to reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contact lenses. Visit Dr. Mutyala on Eye Surgery USA today and start your path right for clearer vision. Labels: Dr. Srini Mutyala, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, April 8, 2008Los Angeles Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Robert MaloneyHaving personally performed over 45,000 surgeries and being a leading researcher in his field, Dr. Robert Maloney has earned a reputation of providing the highest quality of care in an environment of unparalleled safety. In an Opthalmology Times nationwide survey of eye surgeons, Dr. Maloney was voted one of America's Top Ten Vision Correction Specialists. Click here to Visit Dr. Maloney's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: Los Angeles Laser Eye Surgery
Monday, April 7, 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
Friday, April 4, 2008Boston Eye Surgeon Dr. Kornmehl is no stranger to media
 Boston, Wellesley and Brookline, MA, Laser Eye Surgeon Dr. Ernest W. Kornmehl has just updated his Eye Surgery USA site.It's important to point out that 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. Dr. Kornmehl has also 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. Visit Dr. Kornmehl on Eye Surgery USA today and be sure to set up your appointment or consultation with him. With high praises from the community and the media, you know you're in good hands. Labels: Boston, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl
Thursday, April 3, 2008A New Technique for Pre-PRK Epithelium RemovalThe laser-scrape method may have several advantages over traditional techniques used to remove epithelium before PRK. Most surgeons would agree that epithelium removal in photorefractive keratectomy is one of the procedure's most critical aspects. Expedient, uniform removal helps minimize stromal drying, which can increase the ablation rate and lead to overcorrection. The scrape technique, using a PRK spatula or a blade, is widely used. Some surgeons first loosen the epithelium with alcohol. It is common to remove peripheral epithelium first, then central epithelium, to prevent excessive central drying. Unfortunately, this approach may cause excessive peripheral drying, which could lead to excessive peripheral tissue ablation and a steep central island. Click here to read more Labels: PRK
Wednesday, April 2, 2008Bye-bye, bifocals? A new three-minute procedure may help baby boomers read without glassesIt happens to everyone sooner or later: You can't read a book unless you hold it at arm's length. You have to ask a friend to help you peruse a menu. Oliver Besnoin noticed his vision was headed south the day the stock market data he obsessively watches scroll across his computer screen was simply too small to read. Even so, he balked at wearing bifocals. "I was not ready for that. That's not me," says the 47-year-old former fasion model, who races motorcycles in his spare time. CK is not cheap-it costs up to $2,500 and is not covered by insurance. It only works for those who didn't need glasses before they turned 40 and has not been approved for nearsightedness (Myopia), one of the most common vision problems. Nevertheless, experts predict the market for the new and relatively painless method will be huge. "It's another option for patients who want to avoid reading glasses," says Harvard Medical School clinical instructor Kernest Kornmehl, author of an article on CK that is due to appear in an upcoming issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Unlike LASIK, which uses a laser to slice and reshape the cornea, CK doesn't involve cutting (see box). Instead, a tiny probe applies radio waves in a circular pattern just below the surface of the eye. The radio waves act like a belt reshaping the cornea into a perfect circle, improving its contour and allowing light to focus properly on the back of the eye. To read more of this article click here and visit Dr. Maloney on Eye Surgery USA. Labels: articles, Dr. Robert Maloney
Tuesday, April 1, 2008Jacksonville Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Arun C. Gulani, Adds ArticlesRecently added to Jacksonville Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Arun C. Gulani's Eye Surgery USA profile are a plethora of Eye Surgery Articles. Click here to view them. Dr. Gulani's philosophy of "High-Tech" and "High-Touch" approach to patient care is evident in every aspect of the facility. Right from the wide-screen television in the lobby to his own handheld high tech palm computer, Dr. Gulani's dedication to patient education and physician advancement is visible. Click here to view Dr. Gulani's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: Jacksonville Laser Eye Surgeon
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