LASIK at Advanced Sight Center.
If you’ve been longing to reduce — or even eliminate — your dependence on glasses and contact lenses, you’ve probably looked into laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK. This revolutionary refractive surgery procedure can correct myopia (nearsightedness), astigmatism (uneven focusing of light) and, to a lesser degree, hyperopia (farsightedness). LASIK adjusts the way your eyes refract, or bend, light by changing the shape of the cornea, which is the front surface of your eye.
How LASIK is performed.
Dr. Howard N. Short and Dr. Chris R. Ullrich offer CustomVue® LASIK with the VISX® STAR S4™, which is widely considered to be the most effective laser available today. The VISX STAR S4 uses WaveScan® technology, the WavePrint® Map and 3D ActiveTrak® for the best LASIK results possible. With LASIK, a few anesthetic drops are applied, and an eyelid holder is placed to prevent blinking. A thin flap of cornea (the front surface of your eye) is elevated, exposing the inner layers of the cornea. The laser is programmed precisely according to your eye problem, and it automatically sculpts the cornea to the correct shape. The flap is then sealed back into place and the whole process is complete within just minutes. Approximately 98% of Drs. Short and Ullrich’s LASIK patients achieve 20/20 or better vision without glasses or contacts. Oftentimes, LASIK can eliminate the need for reading glasses, too. Of course, individual results may vary.
Is LASIK right for you?
The ideal candidate for refractive surgery is over 21 years of age with healthy eyes and without a significant change in their eyeglasses for the last 12 months. People with certain medical conditions or pregnant or nursing women may not be good candidates for refractive surgery. For myopic patients, refractive surgery may be postponed until the refraction has stabilized, as myopia may continue to increase in some patients until their mid- to late 20s. To learn more about LASIK or to find out if you are a candidate for the procedure, call and schedule your personal appointment at Advanced Sight Center today.
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