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Since it was approved by the FDA in 1995, LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) has become one of the most popular elective medical procedures in the U.S. Also referred to as Laser Vision Surgery, LASIK employs a highly concentrated beam of cool light generated from an excimer laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea. The first step of the procedure involves creating a flap in the cornea. This flap is gently lifted and folded back so the inner layer of the cornea can be reshaped with the laser. After reshaping, the flap is carefully replaced so the natural bonding qualities of the cornea can allow it to heal without the need for stitches. The entire procedure lasts about three minutes per eye, and can be used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Dougherty Laser Vision offers LASIK at our Los Angeles, Ventura County and Santa Barbara surgery centers. Dr. Dougherty is a Los Angeles LASIK specialist so if you live in orange county and have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at directly.
Custom LASIK in Los Angeles
Custom ("Wavefront-Guided") LASIK is a further refinement of the LASIK procedure that facilitates more precise eye measurement and correction. It measures each patient's unique visual imperfections at hundreds of individual points. This enables the surgeon to customize the treatment, not just for the patient's overall prescription, but for each individual point that is measured on the eye. The result is vision that may be better than the best vision attainable with glasses or contact lenses. Custom LASIK tends to result in better nighttime and low light vision than traditional LASIK. Not every patient may qualify for custom treatment. We offer Custom LASIK at our Los Angeles, Ventura County and Santa Barbara surgery centers.
With “Blade-Free” LASIK (also referred to as “Intralase” or “All Laser” LASIK), surgeons use a femtosecond laser instead of a metal blade to create the corneal flap. Tiny, rapid pulses of laser light pass through the top layers of the cornea to form a uniform layer of microscopic bubbles just beneath the surface. This process creates a uniquely precise flap and smooth underlying surface. Blade-Free LASIKallows the surgeon to retain more of the patient's corneal tissue upon which to apply the cornea reshaping laser. The Blade-Free Intralase technique is especially advantageous for people with high degrees of nearsightedness and/or thin corneas, who otherwise would not be considered suitable candidates for LASIK. We offer Intralase Blade-Free LASIK at our Los Angeles and Ventura County surgery centers.
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