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LASIK stands for "laser-assisted intrastromal in-situ keratomileusis", a vision correction procedure in which a flap of 160-180 microns depth is created in the front of the cornea using an instrument called a Microkeratome. The cornea is then folded back to expose the stroma of the cornea, an excimer laser ablates, (reshapes) the exposed stroma, and the flap is folded back into it's original position. The anterior (external) layers of the cornea, are preserved, (unlike in PRK, in which Bowman's Layer is burned away by the laser and does not grow back), to promote quick healing. This process only takes a few minutes.
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The laser makes precise contact with the cornea, reshaping it. |
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The flap of the cornea is replaced and vision is improved. |
There is no pain during the procedure, and much less discomfort than with PRK, as well as lower incidence of hazing and scarring. Healing time is much faster than for RK or PRK, and patients see vision improvement almost immediately. LASIK surgery can correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, but cannot fix presbyopia. If you needed reading glasses to see up close before the surgery, you'll still need them afterwards (unless you opt for monovision), but in extreme visual acuity cases, you may still need the reading glasses at some point in the future. Research is underway for correcting presbyopia with laser technology but the surgery is currently not available in the United States.
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The IntraLase® FS laser is a highly precise tool aiding in corneal flap creation, the first step in laser vision correction surgery. During the procedure, the IntraLase® laser fires 15,000 pulses per second into the cornea, where the flap can be created at a depth and diameter determined by the surgeon as appropriate for each individual patient. In addition to benefiting from this pinpoint (2-3 micron) accuracy, patients who undergo surgery conducted with the IntraLase® laser are less likely to need an enhancement (follow-up) procedure than with other technologies.
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Click here to read about the IntraLase method for a Blade-Free LASIK Experience.
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When a light is projected onto your retina, a wavefront, which measures your eyes visual system, is created. The measurements obtained from the wavefront are converted into a waveprint, a representation of your optical system. This system creates a new level of diagnostic information – a unique visual profile – as personal as a fingerprint of your vision.
With these wavefront details and measurements, Dr. Rosenbaum is able to individualize your laser vision correction procedure. Using the results of the wavefront procedure, the laser can reshape your cornea to neutralize the refractive errors with either LASIK or PRK. Since each eye is unique, the wavefront technology can provide you with a more precise and detailed analysis of your vision allowing her to customize your laser vision correction procedure. Dr. Rosenbaum uses the VISX CustomVue™ system with the VISX Star S4 laser.
 Imagine a quality of vision so crisp and clear; it’s like living in a world of Hi-Definition. A quality of vision impossible to achieve with prescription glasses or contact lenses. Vision that goes beyond 20/20. Today Rosenbaum Eye & Laser Center goes beyond the limits of glasses or contacts with CustomVue™ Lasik, the next generation procedure in laser vision correction.
Thanks to CustomVue™ Lasik, it’s now possible for many patients to achieve a quality of vision better than 20/20. New ‘WaveScan’ technology allows our doctors to capture unique imperfections in your vision that could not be previously detected. This information provides 25-times more precision than standard measurements for glasses or contacts. Call us today (517.393.2020) for your free CustomVue™ Lasik consultation and start enjoying vision like you’ve never seen.
Thanks to the latest advancements in multifocal lens implant technology,
cataract surgery not only allows you to ReZoom life, it may allow you to
'see young again'.
As we age, beginning around the age of 40, the natural lens inside the eye begins to harden and lose its flexibility. This reduces the eye’s ability to change its focus from near to intermediate, to distance, and back again. This is known as “loss of accommodation” or “presbyopia,” and its earliest symptom is difficulty seeing things up close. Bifocal and even trifocal glasses become necessary for some people to see clearly at all distances.
As the natural lens of the eye continues to deteriorate, it starts to become cloudy or brown. Vision becomes blurry, and colors lose their brilliance. At first, frequent changes in glasses prescriptions can help, but left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness. The only way to see clearly after a cataract matures is to have it removed and then replaced with an intraocular lens, or IOL.
Until recently, patients undergoing lens implant surgery received a monofocal, or single focus IOL. Monofocal IOLs implanted in both eyes generally provide excellent distance vision, while patients often need spectacle correction for near and intermediate vision. In the late 1990s, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) introduced its first multifocal IOL designed to provide multiple points of focus, thereby dramatically reducing the need for bifocals or trifocal glasses after surgery.
Today, with its many optical design enhancements, AMO’s second-generation ReZoom™ Multifocal IOL is providing patients with a full range of vision and greater independence from glasses or contact lenses than ever before. Clinical studies show that 92% of those receiving the ReZoom™ Lens technology “never”, or “only occasionally,” need to wear glasses.
Balanced View Optics™ Technology literally provides multiple focal points so you can see well at a variety of distances. The ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens has five uniquely proportioned visual zones designed to provide clear vision for different light and focal distances.
If you suffer from poor vision, or think you might have a cataract, you should make an appointment to have a complete eye examination. Once it is determined that you are a good candidate for the ReZoom™ Multifocal IOL, you will be given additional information about the possible risks, complications, and costs involved with the procedure. Be sure to have all of your questions answered before giving your consent to have surgery.
Flexible IOLs have been used for years to help patients enjoy clear vision after cataract surgery. The advanced ReSTOR® lens improves upon ordinary IOLs by providing a full range of focusing distances. A series of 12 gradual "step heights" create seamless focusing ability from near to far, while the edge of the IOL enhances distance vision. A feature called apodization also helps the eye distribute light evenly in different lighting conditions. Best of all, up to 80% of patients who use the ReSTOR® lens don't need glasses or contact lenses after surgery.
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