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LASIK
(Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) www.ladarvision.com
LASIK involves the use an excimer laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea, or clear “window” at the front of the eye. An instrument called a microkeratome is used to make a corneal flap that is gently lifted so the laser can be applied to the bed within. Once the laser procedure is completed, the flap is returned to its original position. The corneal flap bonds to the rest of the eye, so no stitches are needed. LASIK is one of the most common laser procedures performed. It offers a minimum of discomfort, rapid visual recovery, a high success rate in properly screened patients, and high levels of patient satisfaction. |
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Custom
Cornea www.ladarvision.com
Nevada
Eye and Ear, offers both Conventional and Custom Cornea LASIK vision
corrections. Put simply, we have two ways to program our laser with
each patient’s specific measurements. Conventional LASIK is
the procedure in which you are probably most familiar. It has been
performed for about 10 years on millions of Americans. In this procedure,
our doctor calculates the planned treatment based on your detailed
consultation and measurements.
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Custom
Cornea involves creating an individualized and computerized map
of your eyes, and then using that information to custom tailor your
refractive surgery. Conventional LASIK still gives excellent surgical
results, but for many patients, Custom Cornea gives even better
results. Our doctor and staff will explain the findings of your
consultation and measurements and help you make the best choice
for your LASIK procedure.
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PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
PRK is another procedure very similar to LASIK, except the procedure is performed on the surface of the cornea. No corneal flap is necessary. Instead, after PRK a soft contact lens is placed on your eye as a “bandage” to protect it for 3-5 days. |
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LASIK over RK or AK (Radial Keratotomy) or (AstigmaticKeratotomy)
This procedure is performed for patients that have had incisional surgery in the past for the correction of nearsightedness or astigmatism. During RK, surgeons made 4, 8 or 16 incisions (similar to the pattern of bicycle spokes) on the cornea, which flattened it. During AK, surgeons made arcuate incisions at the outer periphery of the cornea, which flattened the area of steepening or astigmatism, making the curve of the cornea more uniform. This allowed light rays entering the eye to focus more properly onto the retina, decreasing the need for distance glasses. Through the years, as the eye changes, people can become farsighted, even without having had these procedures. LASIK or PRK can often improve your vision further, years after your original RK or AK. |
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ICL
(Implantable Collamer Lens)
The
Implantable Collamer Lens by Visian is the latest technology approved
by the FDA. This procedure involves carefully and gently placing
a small lens inside the eye, in front of the natural human lens.
The ICL serves to correct your refractive error, much like a contact
lens outside of the eye, correcting your distance vision without
affecting the normal focusing ability at near. www.staar.com |
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The
procedure has been performed for several years in the European Union
and around the world, but is new to Americans. It is currently and
usually performed on very nearsighted people that are too nearsighted
to have the LASIK procedures mentioned above.
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2598 Windmill Parkway
Southwest Las Vegas: 9100 W. Post Road Las
Pahrump office: 2120 E Calvada Blvd. Pahrump, NV – 89048-5805 Phone: 702.896.6043
Goldring Medical Center Office: 2020 Goldring Medical Plaza, Suite 401
Phone (702) 896-6043 • Toll Free (888) 425-2745 • jduncan@nee-nv.com
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