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The recent advancement of medical lasers now makes it possible to correct your vision for nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. The entire surgical process takes place in about 15 minutes and can eliminate the need for corrective lenses.
Think of it -- no more eyeglasses or contact lenses! You will be able to see clearly when you wake up in the morning, in the shower, when participating in sports activities, etc. Your peripheral vision will no longer be blurred. You can have more fun doing the things you wanted to do, but couldn't without glasses. Laser vision correction can truly change your life.
Laser vision correction was first approved in America by the Food and Drug Administration in November 1995, although the first laser procedure was performed in Germany back in 1987. To date, there have been over 4 million laser vision procedures performed throughout the world.
Virtually all people treated experience an improvement in vision that allows them to pass a drivers' license exam without the aid of eyeglasses or contacts.
LASIK Vision Correction (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) is the most common elective surgical procedure in the United States. The surgery is painless and eliminates or reduces the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses to see objects clearly. Patients are usually able see more clearly within 24 hours.
LASIK surgical procedures are performed using an excimer laser -- a highly precise instrument that produces and controls a beam of cool laser light. The surgeon uses an instrument known as a microkeratome to cut and lift a flap of microscopically small tissue over the cornea. The flap is lifted and the computerized excimer laser then gently surgically sculpts the cornea to alter its curvature to the same prescription as your corrective lenses. The procedure improves the way light is focused through the cornea onto the retina and results in improved vision.
LASIK Vision Correction is an outpatient procedure and is performed using an "eye-drop" anesthesia. Some patients report some minor discomfort immediately afterwards until the outer portion of the cornea heals, usually within 24 hours. Many patients will see a dramatic improvement in their vision within the first day and return to normal activities within one day.
After your eye has been completely numbed using “eye drop” anesthesia, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to prevent you from blinking.
Next, an instrument known as a microkeratome makes a protective flap in the cornea. During this process you may feel a little pressure, but no discomfort. You will be asked to look directly at a target light while the laser reshapes the cornea, usually in less than a minute. Then, the protective flap is folded back in place where it bonds securely without the need for stitches. After LASIK, some patients report a slight discomfort that usually goes away within 4-6 hours.
 To treat nearsightedness, the cornea must be made flatter. This is accomplished by removing tissue from the center of the cornea.
To treat farsightedness, the central cornea must be made steeper. This is accomplished by directing the laser beam to remove tissue from around this area.
To treat astigmatism, the cornea must be made more spherical. By changing the pattern of the beam, tissue is removed in one direction more than the other.
Dr. Nightingale invites you to meet with him for a complimentary LASIK consultation. During your consultation, Dr. Nightingale will inform you of all the benefits, what you can expect from laser vision correction and explain the potential side effects that might occur. A video about LASIK will be presented, so that you may see first hand the LASIK experience.
From your consultation, Dr. Nightingale will determine whether you're a candidate for laser vision correction. At that point, you can schedule the procedure, which will usually take place within a week.
To schedule an appointment for a complimentary LASIK consultation call (212) 877.1627.
VISX™’s CustomVue procedure combines the technologies of the WaveFront and STAR S4 Excimer Laser systems for high-definition, high-accuracy LASIK vision correction. The major benefit of the CustomVue process is an individualized treatment plan based on scans of each patient’s eyes.
The IntraLase® FS laser is a highly precise tool that allows for the creation of the LASIK flap without the use of a blade. It is highly accurate and is especially useful in treating patients with very strong prescriptions.
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and gives the face a rejuvenated look. BOTOX® may also be useful for migraine headaches, excessive sweating, and eye and neck muscle spasms.
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