| "NO
BLADE" Laser Vision Correction/Lasek
A Safer Method of Vision Correction
Dear
Patients,
There has been a lot
of controversy in the media concerning LASIK refractive
eye surgery. These concerns are due to reports of more
frequent and serious complications resulting from LASIK
than were previously known.
Please be assured that
the majority of the reported complications occur within
the first few months. If you have has LASIK and have
made it through the first six weeks without problems,
the main thing you need to be concerned about is future
eye trauma. Please wear eye protection when engaged
in activities where the potential for eye trauma exists.
If you do get an eye injury, please have your eyes
evaluated by an eye doctor.
The recent LASIK controversy
has created a lot of confusion in the general public.
If you would like to learn more about the risks of
LASIK and the benefits of other methods of Laser Vision
correction, please contact our office.
I have long been known
as an innovator and educator in the field of Ophthalmology.
After much study, I have concluded that "No Blade"
Laser Vision Correction/Lasek vision correction is safer, long-term, than LASIK.
We changed our laser program to emphasize these safer,
Laser Vision Correction/Lasek techniques. Of course, we still offer other types
of eye surgery at our state-of-the-art surgery center.
Our cataract and laser surgery equipment are among
the best in the world. It is very important for anyone
considering any vision correction procedure to be as
informed as possible. If you would like a personal
consultation to learn more about vision correction
surgery, please call us.
I consider it a privilege
to be entrusted with your eyesight. When I am able
to choose a safer procedure that gives as good or better
results, I will choose SAFETY every time. At Eyesight
Associates, we are committed to providing our patients
the highest quality eye care using technology and equipment
based on the most current medical information available.
I welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss the
vision correction procedure that would most enhance
your quality of life.
Sincerely,
Johnny L. Gayton, M.D.
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Recently Reported Post-Op Complications With Lasik
Include:
- Optic Nerve Ischemia
- Visual Field Defects
- Epithelial Defects
- Flap Problems:
a. Deep Infection
b. Torn Flaps
c. Thin Flaps
d. Thick Flaps
e. Wrinkled Flaps
f. Interface Inflammation
g. Amputated Flaps
h. Melting Flaps
i. Epithelial Ingrowth
j. Late Flap Dislocation
- Progressive Corneal Weakening (Ecstasia)
- Dry Eyes
- Vitreoretinal Problems
As you can see, if you eliminate the cutting of
the flap, you eliminate most of the risks. "NO
BLASE" laser vision correction methods DO NOT require
cutting a flap!
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"NO
BLADE" Laser Vision Correction/Lasek Over
four years ago, the safer laser vision correction
procedure called PRK was modified by brushing the
epithelium aside, performing the laser procedure,
then replacing epithelium. This "No Blade"
procedure is called Laser Vision Correction/Lasek. It offers the
safety of PRK, but has less post-op discomfort.
Unlike Lasik which never completely heals,
Laser Vision Correction/Lasek heals. One way to understand this is
thinking about injuries to the skin. Most
of us skinned our knees as children. These
abrasions fully healed because they were
not deep. But if we cut deep into the tissue,
it did not fully heal without scarring. Laser Vision Correction/Lasek
is like the abrasion, Lasik is like the cut.
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