LASER VISION CORRECTION

Laser vision correction, often referred to as LASIK, is currently the number one elective procedure worldwide. LASIK (an acronym for the medical term, Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis), is an out-patient procedure that utilizes a cool ultraviolet light to precisely reshape the cornea to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Today, LASIK has surpassed other self-improvement procedures in popularity.

Since its introduction ten years ago, more than 10 million people worldwide have experienced this simple, quick laser procedure, with the numbers increasing each year. This procedure, which takes minutes to complete, has not only been shown to provide better than 6/6 vision in some cases, but also improve one’s physical image and self-esteem.

Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism are collectively referred to as refractive errors, and the various surgical approaches for correcting these are collectively referred to as refractive surgery.

Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a quick, painless procedure that treats virtually all levels of refractive errors. This procedure combines the precision of the excimer laser with the benefits of an instrument called an automated microkeratome by allowing the surgeon to treat the inside surface of the cornea. LASIK is performed by folding back a thin layer of the cornea without damaging the surface. The surgeon then uses the laser to reshape the cornea, improving the way light is focused on the retina. This results in clearer vision.

LASIK is a highly effective and time tested procedure performed to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. LASIK is performed as an outpatient procedure in the comfort and convenience of our clinic which has a separate LASIK theatre. Normally, the entire procedure lasts less than 20 minutes, with most patients experiencing an improvement in their vision immediately following the procedure. The LASIK procedure allows patients to enjoy a faster visual recovery than PRK and healing is quite rapid with little or no discomfort.

CUSTOMVUE LASIK
Advancing the Science of Custom Ablation

VISX STAR S4IR with "True" Wavefront Technology, Iris Registration and 3D Eye Tracking

The current generation of laser vision correction (LVC) is a lot more than simply customized wavefront ablation. The VISX Excimer Laser platform system includes multifactorial advances that create optimal outcomes for today's LVC patients. The CustomVue platform has at least six meaningful advances in addition to Wavefront customization that enhance clinical outcomes. These exciting advances include: the use of Fourier analysis; variable spot scanning; enlarged optical zone options; improved blend zones; iris registration; and pupil centroid shift compensation. Technology is advancing at an amazing and exciting rate. There has been much discussion in the field of Ophthalmology concerning the merits of wavefront customized LASIK versus wavefront optimized LASIK versus conventional LASIK. Yet these discussions are becoming outdated and irrelevant given the fact that only wavefront guided Custom treatment offers these other significant platform advances.

In short, the current generation of the VISX Star S4 IR Excimer Laser includes many more benefits than just the addition of a wavefront analyzer. These added elements allow our surgeons to give patients the best possible outcomes for laser vision correction today.

Wavefront technology was originally developed to help reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. Today, it is revolutionizing the refractive surgery industry.

Wavefront technology is incorporated into the Wavescan diagnostic system which allows our doctors to now identify, measure, and correct imperfections in a patient's eyes 25 times more precisely than with standard methods used for glasses and contact lenses.

Using Wavefront technology in conjunction with the Star S4 Laser, Doctor Dr Jeevan Ladi can take the digital information gathered by the Wavescan and develop an individualized treatment plan that can be transferred directly to the laser for a precise "High Definition" vision correction never before possible.

Because we value our commitment to our patients we utilize only state-of-the-art equipments based on its outstanding performance, quality, track record and safety features.

Our VISX Star S4IR laser with Wavefront Technology, Iris Registration and 3D eye tracking provides excellent predictability and has the most approvals by the FDA. This laser also has the widest treatment range. With the latest hardware and software upgrades, our laser features design improvements intended to shorten the treatment time and expand the lasers capabilities and accuracy.

To use the VISX STAR S4IR, the surgeon must become VISX certified which requires a thorough training process. More people in the United States (approximately 7 out of 10) have been treated with the "gold standard" VISX laser than all others put together. Our laser is the most trusted laser vision correction technology, chosen by more ophthalmologists in the U.S. A. and worldwide than all other lasers combined! Because the VISX Star S4IR is so successful it is the only laser we use.