LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog: September 2008

Experience 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: Patient Testimonials

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Chicago Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Daniel Ritacca

The Ritacca Laser Center serves as a multi-disciplinary foundation and takes a responsible approach to patient education regarding the vast range of elective procedures available today. Our use of state-of-the-art lasers, individualized surgical solutions, and the safest medical techniques gives us a leading edge in providing total patient satisfaction and a total commitment toward excellence.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Ritacca

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Friday, September 26, 2008

LASIK Surgery

Many people who are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses seek the help of refractive surgeons. Refractive surgery improves vision by correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. A high percentage of patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after their procedure.

Common refractive procedures include LASIK, PRK, LASEK, refractive lensectomy (clear lens replacement or CLR), INTACS, CK, AK and ICL.

LASIK stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis. During the procedure, a thin flap is created on the cornea using a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser. This flap is then lifted, and an excimer laser reshapes corneal tissue to alter the way light enters the eye. The flap is then replaced. The entire procedure takes only 15-30 minutes per eye. Recovery time is also short, and improvement in vision can be seen within a day. Vision often continues to improve and stabilize for a few weeks.

Answer provided by William L. Gonzalez, M.D. of Bowie, MD
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Labels: LASIK Surgery

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Who can benefit from vision correction surgery?

People with most common vision disorders can be treated effectively by laser eye surgical procedures. Common disorders include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia (age-related trouble focusing) and astigmatism.

Am I a candidate for vision correction surgery?

Possibly. Most people who wear corrective glasses or contact lenses may be suitable candidates. A thorough evaluation by a vision care expert is necessary to determine your suitability. Careful assessment of your overall eye health must be performed before any decision can be made regarding your treatment.

These answers provided by Paul J. Dougherty, MD of Los Angeles, CA
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Labels: vision correction

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Blade-Less LASIK?

Did you know that there is new LASIK technology that doesn't involve the use of a blade?

Although LASIK is a procedure that uses a laser to correct vision, the procedure still requires a blade called a microkeratome to cut a hole in your cornea so the laser can pass through and make the correction. Think of it as a scalpel for the eye.

The idea of a blade "cutting into" the eye has been a huge fear for many people who have considered LASIK and may have also been the reason for people to not go through with the procedure.

With IntraLase, there's no blade cutting the eye to make the corneal flap, instead just like a laser used to make corrections to the inner cornea, a laser is used to cut the flap on the outer cornea.

Read more about the specific details on how IntraLase works at Eye Surgery USA.

Labels: Blade-Less LASIK

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

What is an excimer laser?

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
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Labels: Excimer Laser

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Finding the Right LASIK Doctor

When considering LASIK, always get a second opinion. Some doctors have more or less experience with newer and older technologies. The results from LASIK vary with every little detail, from the individual patient, to the doctor, to the procedure being performed and even the equipment being used.

Labels: LASIK

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

PRK: Photorefractive Keratectomy

Before all the commotion and popularity of LASIK there was another procedure known as PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy. Although it is an older and outdated procedure, it is still favored by many surgeons to treat specific conditions that traditional LASIK is not suited for like like patients with thin corneas or larger pupils.

Although the FDA approved the first PRK laser in the United States in 1995, the PRK laser was developed in the 80's and has been in use in other countries.

PRK can correct vision for both nearsighted and farsighted people. Nearsightedness is corrected by flattening the steepness in the cornea whereas farsightedness requires the steeper cornea. PRK can also address astigmatism simply by smoothing our the oblong shape of the cornea into a normal one.

For more information on PRK visit Eye Surgery USA now!

Labels: Photorefractive Keratectomy

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Monovision

Monovision is a technique used to deal with presbyopia; when the eye gradually loses the ability to change focus from far to close up - usually a result of aging. The idea behind monovision is for the presbyopic patient to use one eye for viewing distances and the other eye for viewing close up. Since one eye is corrected for viewing far and the other eye is corrected for viewing close up, the two eyes no longer work in unison. The results are poor vision quality and decreased depth perception.

Monovision is most noticeable in low light and tasks that require sharp vision. In most cases, you will need to wear glasses or contact lenses to fully correct both eyes for viewing far distances or close up when performing tasks that require a sharp eye, such as driving at night, operating machinery, or performing tasks that require sharp vision.

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10:11 AM

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Epi-LASIK Benefits

The following benefits have been reported in association with Epi-LASIK:

Patients with thinner corneas can be treated
Lower rate of dry eye syndrome
Reduced chance of flap complications

Labels: Epi-LASIK

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Monday, September 15, 2008

How is the IntraLase Method different from Epi-LASIK or photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK)?

These procedures differ from one another in the way they prepare the surface of the cornea for the second step of LASIK. Epi-LASIK uses an epikeratome-a blunt separator-to make a superficial flap. Similarly, photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK) is performed by gently scraping the surface layer of the cornea, which may lead to corneal scarring. Both the Epi-LASIK and PRK procedures can be painful and require more postoperative medication. In addition, healing times may be longer than with procedures performed with the IntraLase Method.

Labels: IntraLase

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Thursday, September 11, 2008

September 11, 2008

We at Eye Surgery USA want to take a moment and remember not only the events of seven years ago today but also to honor and celebrate the lives of our brave men and women in the military and all who protect our country and our freedom. We are blessed to live in a country where we can express ourselves and pursue happiness each in our own way.

Thank you for visiting Eye Surgery USA!

10:46 AM

Monday, September 8, 2008

LASIK Jacksonville - Florida LASIK Surgeon

For world-class care from a renowned top vision correction surgeon, get to know Jacksonville LASIK specialist Dr. Arun Gulani.

Having performed thousands upon thousands of procedures and earning patient accolades from all over the United States and the world, Dr. Gulani is uniquely qualified to offer the best in LASIK treatment. From cutting-edge technology to old-fashioned care and attention, Dr. Gulani provides only the best care for your vision.

Watch videos full of LASIK patient testimonials and you'll see why people travel from all over to visit this top LASIK surgeon located in Jacksonville, FL. Click here to send an email to Dr. Gulani and set up a consultation today!

Labels: Jacksonville LASIK

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Financing FAQs

If you have questions in regards to financing your eye surgery procedure, we invite you to check out our Financing FAQs page. On there you will find answers to frequently asked questions like "What are the benefits of financing my LASIK or other corrective eye surgery procedure?" or "What will my interest rate be?"

Click here to view our list of financing FAQs

Labels: Financing FAQs

4:38 PM

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Who Can Have Epi-LASIK?

Epi-LASIK is not for everyone, but many surgeons consider it a better option for some patients who will probably not do so well with LASIK. These include people who have thin corneas, with not enough tissue for a good LASIK flap. For those with professions or hobbies that have an increased chance of being hit in the eye may find Epi-LASIK safer than LASIK because there's no risk of the flap being dislodged.