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Laser Vision Correction Information HOW
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LASER VISION CORRECTION Laser
Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Many of the finest surgeons throughout the world have abandoned RK as well as the PRK excimer laser procedure in favor of LASIK, the most advanced excimer laser procedure available for the treatment of low to high degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Many of the finest surgeons throughout the world have abandoned RK as well as the PRK excimer laser procedure in favor of LASIK, the most advanced excimer laser procedure available for the treatment of low to high degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. About
the Excimer Laser
Dr. Whitsett prefers LASIK because of the precision offered by the excimer laser combined with the faster healing time. The best way to find out more is to schedule a free screening with our physician and staff.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Before
Surgery The screening will help us make a preliminary determination whether you are a candidate for laser vision correction, and if so, which procedure would be most appropriate for you. If you schedule a free screening, there is no obligation to move forward with the procedure.
Aside
from these general requirements, we recommend you have a number of
visual tests to determine whether you are a candidate. Your Precision
Eye Laser Center physician can perform these tests in his or her
office and the cost of the tests is included in the cost of y It is important for you to realize that even if it is determined that you are not a candidate today, it does not mean that you will not be a candidate as new technology becomes available. However, laser vision correction is not for everyone, and some patients (for example, those with certain diseases of the eye involving the cornea or retina), will never be candidates. The best way for you to find this out is by having a free screening with Dr. Whitsett at Precision Eye Laser Center. The secondary objective of the free screening is to educate you regarding all aspects of laser vision correction, including risks, benefits, options and expected results. All of us at Precision Eye Laser Center want you to learn everything you can about your options so you can make an informed decision. The consultation process will help you to understand what you can reasonably expect from the procedure. Day
of Surgery The most natural response prior to your procedure is a mixture of both eager anticipation and nervousness. Most laser patients describe similar feelings before their procedure, so be reassured this is extremely normal. However, most patients' anxiety wanes as they see others going through the process before them. Dr. Whitsett and his staff have extensive training on all aspects of laser vision correction. We use the information from your eye exam to program the state-of-the-art computer software, which calculates the required corneal change and then helps the laser create this change. At Precision Eye Laser Center, Dr. Whitsett programs and operates the laser, maintaining control throughout your procedure. Post-Op Following the LASIK procedure, an eye shield will be placed over your eyes. The eye shield is typically worn for 24 hours and then at bedtime for several days. Most patients notice dramatic visual results within the first 24 hours following the procedure and are able to resume all of their regular activities the next day or a day or two later. It is important for you to understand that follow-up care is as important to your results as the actual procedure. Make sure that you see your Precision Eye Laser Center doctor for all of your regularly scheduled post-op appointments and then on an annual basis to monitor the health of your eyes. While
laser vision correction has proven to be overwhelmingl An overwhelming majority of our patients tell us about the dramatic impact the procedure has had on their lives, enabling them to enjoy everyday activities in a way they could not before laser vision correction.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Whitsett at Precision Eye Laser
Center, View our Maps for directions to our offices.
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using
the excimer laser, combines the lifting of a thin corneal 'cap' with
the precision and accuracy of excimer laser technology. With LASIK,
our surgeon creates a thin corneal 'cap' with an instrument called
a microkeratome. Then, he gently folds back the 'cap' and uses the
excimer laser to reshape the internal tissue of the cornea. The corneal
'cap' is then replaced in its original position where it adheres quickly
and seals itself without the use of stitches.
The
excimer laser is a highly precise instrument that uses a powerful
beam of cool laser light. Laser light can be directed and controlled
more precisely than normal light. The excimer laser produces a beam
of cool light that lasts only a few billionths of a second. Each pulse
removes only a microscopic amount of tissue. To put this in perspective,
each pulse removes corneal tissue measuring less than the width of
a human hair. Dr. Whitsett has performed hundreds of LASIK
procedures using the Visx Star 2 excimer laser which has been approved
for use by the FDA .
Before
you proceed with laser vision correction, we strongly suggest you
have a free laser vision screening at Precision Eye Laser Center.
A free screening is easy to set up, just call (361)
993-9000
to speak with one of our staff. 
our
laser vision correction procedure.
complete
preparation process including a personal examination, counseling,
and the administration of mild eye drops. Some patients may choose
to have valium prior to their procedure. Then, you will enter the
laser suite for treatment, which will last only a few minutes on each
eye. 
Additional
drops will be placed in your eyes and medication may be given to you
to use over the next few days. 
y
successful in reducing dependence on glasses and contact lenses, the
degree of improvement may vary from individual to individual. Results
cannot always be predicted and can never be guaranteed. However, Precision
Eye Laser Center ophthalmologists will perform a free enhancement
within the first few months after your procedure if the patient and
the physician agree that an enhancement could be beneficial.