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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog at Eye Surgery USAThursday, October 30, 2008LASIK FloridaThe state of Florida is home to some top LASIK surgeons, and you will find these highly-qualified and screened Corrective Eye Surgery Specialists here at Eye Surgery USA. Whether you are searching in Jacksonville or in Miami, Broward County or Fort Lauderdale, look no further than our Florida LASIK surgeon directory. Eye Surgery USA is your complete source for LASIK Laser Eye Surgery and for finding Corrective Surgery Specialists. Labels: LASIK
Monday, October 13, 2008Does LASIK Hurt?Orange County Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schneider's response to the above question is: There is no pain during any of the laser vision correction procedures since anesthetic drops numb the eyes. A relaxation pill is also given prior to the procedure to help relieve anxiety. The only discomfort that may be experienced is a slight pressure sensation lasting about 20 seconds, while the Intralase laser creates the corneal flap. After LASIK you might experience slight irritation, a burning sensation, or increased tearing for 2 to 4 hours. We encourage our patients to rest or sleep during this period of time. If needed, an over the counter pain reliever should be all that is needed to relieve this discomfort. PRK patients may experience more post-operative discomfort for 3 to 5 days following the procedure. Click here to visit the Eye Surgery USA profile of Dr. Mark Schneider Labels: LASIK
Monday, September 22, 2008Finding the Right LASIK DoctorWhen 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
Wednesday, August 20, 2008How Does Wavefront LASIK Work?The Wavefront laser safely emits a light into the eye where it maps out a visual pattern of your lower and higher-order aberrations. This pattern is displayed as a three dimensional map, known as a Wavefront map. This map allows the surgeon to customize the LASIK procedure to the unique pattern that is associated with your eye, giving you a customized procedure. Answer provided by Elizabeth Miller, MD of Savannah, GA Labels: LASIK
Monday, August 11, 2008Is LASIK safe?The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recognizes LASIK as a safe and effective treatment. The procedure is performed with a cool, highly accurate beam of laser light. There are many important safeguards in place to reduce the risk of surgical errors. As with any surgical procedure, adverse side effects are possible. Answer provided by Dr. Paul J. Dougherty Labels: LASIK
Friday, August 8, 2008What results can I expect from LASIK?The goal of any refractive surgical procedure is to reduce or eliminate your dependence on corrective lenses-so that you may freely enjoy activities without the encumbrance of glasses or contacts. Our commitment to you is that we will not perform laser vision correction on you or anyone we feel does not have a good possibility of achieving independence from glasses and contacts. There are three main variables that will influence vision results: a thorough pre-operative evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for LASIK, the experience of your LASIK surgeon/team, and the equipment utilized. To ensure the best outcomes, it is critical that you select your surgical team wisely. Honest evaluation, surgical experience, and state-of-the-art technology are crucial to the end result. Labels: LASIK
Monday, July 28, 2008LASIK GlossaryWe 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
Wednesday, July 23, 2008Search for LASIK videos on Eye Surgery USAIf you're searching for videos on LASIK, you've come to the right place. Eye Surgery USA has a full library of LASIK videos to choose from. Some of these videos include video testimonials from famous celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Drew Carey and William Shatner. To visit our LASIK video page, click here To help you in your search for LASIK videos, you may want to try using our search feature, which is located at the top of the page. Simply enter a term into the search field and hit GO! Labels: LASIK
Monday, July 21, 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. read more Labels: LASIK
Friday, July 18, 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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Thursday, July 10, 2008How To Choose A LASIK Surgeon
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008Advantages and Disadvantages of Conventional LASIKAdvantages Conventional LASIK can correct a wide range of simple prescriptions. It is less expensive than other types of LASIK, especially if it is performed on certain types of lasers which have a limited FDA-approved treatment range. Unfortunately, these lasers may not be able to enhance, touch up, or fine tune a less than optimal result. Disadvantages While conventional LASIK corrects simple prescriptions, it induces complex prescriptions (spherical aberration, coma, trefoil, etc.). These are unique imperfections in the cornea which can reduce visual sharpness postoperatively. Although 20/40 is the baseline expectation, even when 20/20 vision is attained, the quality of vision may not be satisfactory. Halos, glare, or night vision problems could result. Both the microkeratome flap creation and conventional laser treatment have been found to cause these unique imperfections and there is no way to predict who may experience symptoms or how severe they may be. To learn more, click here to visit Orem Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Jamie M. Monroe's Eye Surgery USA FAQs section Labels: LASIK
Thursday, July 3, 2008What kind of vision can I expect the day after surgery?This will depend upon the type of procedure that you choose. With LASIK, many patients notice improved vision immediately after the procedure. Most patients are functional without their corrective lenses at the one day post operative exam. Patients continue to see a gradual increase in their visual acuity during the first five to seven days after the procedure. Labels: LASIK
Friday, June 27, 2008Blade-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: LASIK
Thursday, June 19, 2008Realistic ExpectationsIt's important to have realistic expectations when going in for your LASIK surgery. The last thing you want to do is set yourself up with high expectations and become disappointed with the result. You should expect to see much better than you normally did after LASIK, however, you shouldn't expect to see perfectly. Everyone's eye and issue is different, so everyone gets a slightly different result. Keep in mind, even the best surgeon in the world can't promise 20/20 vision and you should be very weary of someone who does. Always keep a good head about LASIK and other vision correction surgeries. Get more information at Eye Surgery USA. Labels: LASIK
Friday, June 13, 2008Quick Treatment, Quicker Recovery.With your eyes under a laser and knife and being able to "see" the procedure happen, it can be quite frightening to think about how the procedure will pan out. Luckily, the actual laser treatment only takes about 15-40 seconds - depending on the degree of vision correction needed. When the procedure is done, you'll most likely start to see improvement in about 3-5 days. In most cases people go back to work the day after the procedure. If you want to know more about LASIK and other Laser Eye Surgery procedures, visit Eye Surgery USA today. Labels: Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK
Thursday, May 22, 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 Labels: LASIK
Friday, May 16, 2008Precautions for LASIKSome patients may experience different effects and have different safety concerns when undergoing LASIK. You should always consult with your doctor if you have a history of any of the following:
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Wednesday, 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
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, 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, February 20, 2008What is LASIK?LASIK, short for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a 15-minute laser vision correction procedure, which reduces dependence on corrective lenses or eliminates the need for corrective lenses altogether, depending on patient-specific variables. In the procedure, the LASIK surgeon lifts a tiny flap of tissue on the surface of the eye in order to reshape the underlying cornea through use of a computer-guided excimer laser. The surgeon then repositions the flap of tissue over the reshaped cornea. LASIK is a surgical procedure that is capable of correcting a wide range of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Answer provided by LaserVue Eye Center of San Francisco, CA Click here to send an email to LaserVue Eye Center Labels: LASIK
Friday, February 15, 2008Does LASIK Hurt?Orange County Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schneider's response to the above question is: There is no pain during any of the laser vision correction procedures since anesthetic drops numb the eyes. A relaxation pill is also given prior to the procedure to help relieve anxiety. The only discomfort that may be experienced is a slight pressure sensation lasting about 20 seconds, while the Intralase laser creates the corneal flap. After LASIK you might experience slight irritation, a burning sensation, or increased tearing for 2 to 4 hours. We encourage our patients to rest or sleep during this period of time. If needed, an over the counter pain reliever should be all that is needed to relieve this discomfort. PRK patients may experience more post-operative discomfort for 3 to 5 days following the procedure. Click here to visit the Eye Surgery USA profile of Dr. Mark Schneider Labels: LASIK
Friday, February 1, 2008LASIK Can Be Part of Emergency PreparednessAccording to Major Steven Stetson, MD, an ophthalmologist formerly in the Air Force, LASIK can be an important component of emergency preparedness for people who are dependent on glasses or contact lenses. "LASIK is useful in two ways," Stetson explained. "First is the emergency component: the flooding of New Orleans occurred in the middle of the night and many people did not have time to fumble for their glasses or contact lenses; those who were less dependent on them could move more quickly to safety." Click here to read full article Labels: LASIK
Monday, January 28, 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, January 17, 2008Lasik Video TestimonialsIf you're considering LASIK, be sure to check out the LASIK video testimonials page on Eye Surgery USA. Witness famous celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Drew Carey and William Shatner attest to the safety and effectiveness of the procedure. Click here to visit our LASIK video testimonials page Labels: LASIK, testimonials, videos
Monday, January 14, 2008Orange County Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schneider, Joins Eye Surgery USAWe are pleased to announce that certified eye surgeon, Dr. Mark Schneider, has joined the list of highly qualified eye surgeons on Eye Surgery USA. Dr. Schneider provides his services to patients in Orange County, Corona and Anaheim Hills, CA. With the latest technology, Dr. Schneider offers more safety and precision. Safety checks include personally double checking eye measurements before each procedure. His laser suite is a complete state of the art facility with the most advanced laser software available. From the moment you step into the plush and luxurious office you will feel the sense of comfort and confidence. The highly trained and experienced staff ensures meticulous sterility of instruments and calibration of equipment in a professional environment while providing support and the finest care possible for this life changing procedure. Click here to visit Dr. Schneider's Eye Surgery USA profile Labels: LASIK, Orange County eye surgeon, PRK
Monday, January 7, 2008Search for LASIK videos on Eye Surgery USAIf you're searching for videos on LASIK, you've come to the right place. Eye Surgery USA has a full library of LASIK videos to choose from. Some of these videos include video testimonials from famous celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Drew Carey and William Shatner. To visit our LASIK video page, click here To help you in your search for LASIK videos, you may want to try using our search feature, which is located at the top of the page. Simply enter a term into the search field and hit GO!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007What Is LASIK?LASIK is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that reduces and in most cases eliminates the dependency on vision assisted appliances such as glasses and contact lenses. LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A knife, called a microkeratome, is used to cut a flap in the cornea. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma or the middle section of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser cut a portion of the stroma and the flap of the cornea is replaced. There are other techniques related to LASIK, some that do not involve cutting. To learn more about LASIK, click here. Labels: LASIK
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