LASIK

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 20 minutes and can eliminate the need for corrective lenses.

Think of it -- 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.  Simply, 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.

The Excimer laser was developed by IBM to trace fine computer chip circuits. In 1987 the laser was adapted to vision correction by two US companies, VISX (www.visx.com/candidates/customvue_advantage) and Summit, and was approved for use by the FDA in November of 1995. Since that time there have been millions of people treated worldwide.

At the Eye Care Center we use the latest VISX laser with both pupil tracking and custom wavescan technology. This advanced laser allows us to customize the correction and vastly improves the outcome for our patients. The laser treatment is performed by our physicians in our office and requires only eye drop anesthesia.

ReSTOR® Lens

Physicians have been using flexible IOLs for years to replace the eye's cloudy lens during cataract surgery and help patients enjoy clear vision again. The ReSTOR® lens improves upon the ordinary IOL by using apodized diffractive technology to provide a full range of focusing distances from near to far. A series of 12 gradual "step heights" of 0.2-1.3 microns each (thinner than a human hair and smaller than a red blood cell) in the center of the IOL create seamless focusing ability, while the peripheral refractive region helps to enhance distance vision. Apodization also allows the lens to work with the pupil to distribute light evenly in the eye in different lighting conditions and activity levels. Alcon® reports that up to 80% of patients who use the ReSTOR lens don't need glasses after surgery.

ReZoom™ Lens

The ReZoom™ multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) helps patients focus clearly on objects at a range of distances and in varied light conditions, so they can be free of glasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery. The ReZoom lens features five spherical segments with smooth transitions in between so the eyes focus seamlessly from one distance to the next. The center of the lens is optimized for bright light and distance vision, while the fourth zone supports near-vision in a variety of light conditions, and the outermost zone accommodates for low-light distance vision (such as when driving at night). The ReZoom is also specially designed to reduce internal reflections and minimize glare.