LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis)
In Las Vegas LASIK is the most advanced refractive surgical procedure available today and can correct low to severe degrees of myopia and astigmatism and moderate degrees of hyperopia (farsightedness). It also requires a higher degree of skill and experience on behalf of the surgeon.
Clear Lens Extraction
Clear Lens Extraction involves removing the internal lens of the eye, just like in a typical Las Vegas cataract surgery. This is done with a special ultrasound instrument and may be done with eye-drop anesthesia (similar to LASIK). The procedure can be performed without the need for stitches. A flexible synthetic lens implant of the proper power is then placed inside the eye through an extremely small incision to correct the refractive error.
This procedure is more commonly performed for treating higher levels of farsightedness in patients over age forty. The optical results are excellent and the visual recovery period is brief. Clear Lens Extraction may also be used to correct higher levels of nearsightedness and may be fine tuned with LASIK if a small refractive error remains. Your doctor may discuss this procedure with you if you are not a candidate for PRK or LASIK.
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
Photorefractive Keratectomy is performed to correct mild to moderate degrees of myopia and astigmatism, and requires no incisions. With PRK, the surgeon uses the computer-assisted Excimer Laser to flatten the cornea by removing a layer approximately the thickness of a human hair. There is no pain during the procedure, as anesthetic eye drops insure maximum comfort.
The laser is a cool, non-thermal form of light energy that does not burn or damage the delicate tissue surrounding the treated area. The surface of the eye heals within three days, during which time a protective contact lens is worn.
The eye is anesthetized with eye drops. Rather than removing the corneal surface layers as described for PRK, a precision instrument called a “microkeratome” is used to create a thin flap of corneal tissue that remains attached to the eye in a hinge-like fashion. After the Excimer laser sculpts the deeper corneal layers, the flap is replaced to its original position. In this way, the healing time needed for the surface cells to regenerate is eliminated and post-operative comfort is maximized.
Wavefront – Guided LASIK
Wavefront-guided LASIK is a variation of LASIK surgery in Las Vegas where, rather than applying a simple correction of focusing power to the cornea (as in traditional LASIK), our surgeon applies a spatially varying correction, guiding the computer controlled excimer laser with measurements from the wavefront sensor. The goal is to achieve a more optically perfect eye, however, the final outcome of this technology depends on the success of the surgeon in predicting changes which will occur during healing. Las Vegas LASIK surgeon, Dr. Hiss, has successfully calculated thousands of LASIK outcomes using the Wavefront-guided technology with lowered incidence of “halos” and higher patient satisfaction.
For More Informative Details You Can Visit the Site:
http://www.drhiss.com/glaucoma-las-vegas-reno-henderson.htm
In Las Vegas LASIK is the most advanced refractive surgical procedure available today and can correct low to severe degrees of myopia and astigmatism and moderate degrees of hyperopia (farsightedness). It also requires a higher degree of skill and experience on behalf of the surgeon.
Clear Lens Extraction
Clear Lens Extraction involves removing the internal lens of the eye, just like in a typical Las Vegas cataract surgery. This is done with a special ultrasound instrument and may be done with eye-drop anesthesia (similar to LASIK). The procedure can be performed without the need for stitches. A flexible synthetic lens implant of the proper power is then placed inside the eye through an extremely small incision to correct the refractive error.
This procedure is more commonly performed for treating higher levels of farsightedness in patients over age forty. The optical results are excellent and the visual recovery period is brief. Clear Lens Extraction may also be used to correct higher levels of nearsightedness and may be fine tuned with LASIK if a small refractive error remains. Your doctor may discuss this procedure with you if you are not a candidate for PRK or LASIK.
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
Photorefractive Keratectomy is performed to correct mild to moderate degrees of myopia and astigmatism, and requires no incisions. With PRK, the surgeon uses the computer-assisted Excimer Laser to flatten the cornea by removing a layer approximately the thickness of a human hair. There is no pain during the procedure, as anesthetic eye drops insure maximum comfort.
The laser is a cool, non-thermal form of light energy that does not burn or damage the delicate tissue surrounding the treated area. The surface of the eye heals within three days, during which time a protective contact lens is worn.
The eye is anesthetized with eye drops. Rather than removing the corneal surface layers as described for PRK, a precision instrument called a “microkeratome” is used to create a thin flap of corneal tissue that remains attached to the eye in a hinge-like fashion. After the Excimer laser sculpts the deeper corneal layers, the flap is replaced to its original position. In this way, the healing time needed for the surface cells to regenerate is eliminated and post-operative comfort is maximized.
Wavefront – Guided LASIK
Wavefront-guided LASIK is a variation of LASIK surgery in Las Vegas where, rather than applying a simple correction of focusing power to the cornea (as in traditional LASIK), our surgeon applies a spatially varying correction, guiding the computer controlled excimer laser with measurements from the wavefront sensor. The goal is to achieve a more optically perfect eye, however, the final outcome of this technology depends on the success of the surgeon in predicting changes which will occur during healing. Las Vegas LASIK surgeon, Dr. Hiss, has successfully calculated thousands of LASIK outcomes using the Wavefront-guided technology with lowered incidence of “halos” and higher patient satisfaction.
For More Informative Details You Can Visit the Site:
http://www.drhiss.com/glaucoma-las-vegas-reno-henderson.htm
