Laser Vision Correction at Goodman Eye Medical Center
There are a several laser vision correction procedures the surgeons at Goodman Eye Medical Center can perform to correct vision problems. Our surgeons will carefully evaluate your situation to help you decide which laser vision correction procedure will be most appropriate for you. The most frequently performed laser vision correction procedure at Goodman Eye Medical Center are LASIK, PRK, and LASEK.
LASIK
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a safe, reliable and relatively painless way to improve vision and reduce or eliminate the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. LASIK laser vision correction surgery changes the way light is bent, or refracted, as it passes through the cornea so that it focuses properly on the retina and objects can be seen clearly.
During the procedure, a device called a microkeratome cuts a thin flap in the surface of the cornea. Patients are given anesthesia so they can't feel the instruments. The flap is then lifted and an excimer laser beam reshapes the cornea's curvature (steeper for far-sighted patients, flatter for near-sighted patients) to improve vision. The flap is then closed and covered with a protective contact lens.
The entire procedure takes only 15-30 minutes per eye, and patients are often ready to leave within an hour or two. The flap heals on its own within a few days with no need for stitches.
Antibiotic eye drops will be prescribed for a few days, along with any other post-operative instructions. Full recovery takes a few weeks.
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PRK
PRK or Photo-Refractive Keratectomy treats refractive errors by smoothing the surface of the cornea. First, a thin layer of tissue on the surface of the cornea -- called the epithelium -- is removed. Next, a special excimer laser reshapes the cornea by removing some tissue. A bandage contact lens is then placed on the eye for 2 to 3 days until the epithelium heals.
After PRK Laser Vision Correction, Patients often experience discomfort and a watery eye for the first 24-72 hours after their procedure. Vision may take up to a month to stabilize.
Possible risks and complications associated with PRK Laser Vision Correction include infection (very rare and usually treated with eye drops), over- or under-correction, glare, or post-operative haze.
"Amazing...That is the word to describe Dr. Goodman.
Dr. Goodman performed LASIK Eye Surgery on both my eyes in 2006. The surgery was the best decision in my life and I couldn't have chosen a better doctor to perform the surgery.
Dr. Goodman is not only a very talented, accomplished man, but he connects with his patients on a personal level. He went out of his way to make sure my mother and I made it home safely after my surgery. I would and do recommend Dr. Goodman to anyone."
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LASEK
LASEK, or Laser Assisted Subepithelial Keratomileusis, is a modification of the LASIK procedure. The eye is bathed in a special solution. Then a thin flap of corneal tissue is lifted so the central cornea may be treated with an excimer laser.
After treatment the flap is replaced and allowed to heal. A contact lens may be worn for a few days until recovery is complete.