Useful Lasik Resources

LASIK Resources

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The links below may provide you with additional information regarding laser vision correction. These LASIK resources are for educational purposes. As a patient of LasikPlus Vision Centers, we want you to be absolutely confident with all your decisions regarding LASIK surgery - we want to provide you with helpful information, useful tools, and educational links.

Find Helpful Information Within These Sites:

US Food and Drug Administration -

Provides: LASIK Eye Surgery Education, Information on FDA-approved Lasers, Laser Statistics, and FAQs

Medical Library -

Public Information Site for the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Eye Health, and Eye Safety, and Surgical Solutions

Eye Surgery Education Council -

Provides Accurate Information about Laser Eye Surgery, to Promote Active Physician/Patient Discussion

National Eye Institute (NEI) -

One of the Federal Government's National Institutes of Health (NIH) - NEI Conducts and Supports Research that Helps Prevent and Treat Eye Diseases

Educational and Informative Articles and Links:

• NASA Approves Advanced LASIK For Use On Astronauts
• Maturity Becomes LASIK
• LASIK Surgery: Safer Than Contacts?
• LASIK surgeon, Dr. Matthew Sharpe, addresses Fear and LASIK.
• See an overview of Laser Vision Correction, as it relates to LasikPlus and LasikPlus news.
• Dr. Sharpe Wants to Share this Article: A Lighter Defter Touch
• View Dr. Sharpe's LASIK Blog and Articles.

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Concerns About LASIK

At LasikPlus Vision Centers, we want you to be comfortable addressing our medical staff with Common Questions and Concerns about LASIK Eye Surgery. Here are some concerns that have been brought to our attention from past patients:

Concerns From Past Patients

Conductive Keratoplasty

- CK is performed using a probe about the size of a human strand of hair, which release radiofrequency (RF) energy, shrinking the tissue to increase the curvature of the cornea. LasikPlus will not perform CK.

Dry Eyes After LASIK

- Some patients may experience dry eyes after LASIK and PRK. Often it is a temporary side effect during the healing process. If a patient is prone to dry eyes, our medical teams may discuss options with the patient, or discuss non-candidacy if the patient's eyes are too dry to have laser vision correction.

LASEK

- Or epi-LASIK, may be a Laser Eye Surgery option for patients with thinner corneal epithelia. A solution is used to raise the epithelium. A "bubble" forms through the center of the microkeratome, making it safe to create a flap. After the laser application, the flap is repositioned on the cornea and held in place by a soft, non-prescription contact lens.

Lasik FAQ

FAQs about LASIK

WILL MY PROCEDURE BE PAINFUL?

Patients experience virtually no discomfort during the LASIK Vision Correction procedure. Eye drop anesthesia is used to numb the eye prior to the procedure, so no injections are necessary. Immediately after treatment, some patients have reported minor discomfort, like having an eyelash or a dry contact lens in their eye.

WHEN I HAVE LASIK SURGERY, WILL I BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE RESULTS RIGHT AWAY?

Most of our patients say this is an extremely memorable moment in their lives. You will have improved vision immediately after your laser vision correction. The majority of our patients are able to go to work the next day. Your vision will continue to improve as your eyes heal and adjust to their new shape.

WILL MY IMPROVED VISION BE PERMANENT?

LASIK with LasikPlus Vision Centers is designed to be a permanent correction for your vision. Studies to date show excellent vision stability for more than a decade following treatment. LasikPlus also offers an opportunity to participate in a LasikPlus Lifetime Satisfaction Plan. Because the FDA does not allow guarantees on a medical procedure, we wanted to offer patients some kind of peace of mind. A Lifetime Acuity Plan allows patients to have laser vision correction again, at no cost. Of course this only covers vision degradation related to corneal problems: nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The details and restrictions will be covered by the medical team.

HOW LONG WILL MY LASIK PROCEDURE TAKE?

The LASIK procedure time is between five and fifteen minutes. We ask our patients to plan to be with us for approximately two hours on the day of their treatment. This gives our medical team adequate time for your procedure preparation, additional paperwork, final examination, and give you an opportunity to ask questions after your vision correction.

WILL I EXPERIENCE LONG-TERM SIDE EFFECTS AFTER MY VISION CORRECTION?

No long-term side effects of the laser eye surgery procedure have been discovered. The technique is based on keratomileusis. Keratomileusis simply means a surgical improvement of the focusing power of the eye performed by lifting the front surface of the eye, the corneal epithelium. By forming a thin hinged flap, the shape of the cornea can be changed by using a cool laser. A microkeratome is usually used to create the flap, this form of laser vision correction has been around over 30 years.

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Is Lasik Safe

Smart LASIK is Safe LASIK

How is LASIK Safer Now?

FDA approval of LASIK Surgery Equipment in the U.S. came in 1995, after ten years of clinical trials.

Complications affecting vision after laser eye surgery are now reported at a rate of less than one percent. In fact, Laser Vision Surgery carries less risk of infection than wearing contacts.

How Safe is LASIK Really?

Corrective laser eye surgery is extremely safe when performed by qualified doctors. Like any surgical procedure, there can be complications, but the complication rate is extremely low.

Results of clinical studies indicate the chances of having a vision-reducing complication from LASIK Eye Surgery are less than 1%. There have been no reported cases of blindness resulting from laser eye treatment in the United States.

Educational and Informative Articles and Links:

• LASIK Surgery: Safer Than Contacts?
• LasikPlus Offers You Safety with Experience.
• LASIK Surgeon, Dr. Matthew Sharpe, Addresses Fear and LASIK
• View a LASIK overview.

What can lasik correct

Common Vision Problems

What is Your Vision Problem?

LASIK Surgery with LasikPlus is designed to Correct Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and Astigmatism.

Nearsighted, Myopia:

People can typically see things up close, but things far away may appear blurred. People who are nearsighted may find a negative number in the sphere column of their prescription.

Farsightedness, Hyperopia:

Farsighted people can usually see things that are far away better than things that are close. A farsighted prescription will have a positive number under the sphere column.

Astigmatism:

Astigmatism causes a distortion of vision, where a person may experience an overall blurriness. Information regarding an astigmatism is found in the cylinder column. Many people with myopia or hyperopia have some degree of astigmatism

Presbyopia:

LASIK surgeons cannot correct this age-related vision problem; it occurs in most individuals starting in the early 40s and progresses with age. Muscles inside the eye lose flexibility and reading can become difficult.

People may have presbyopia in combination with another vision problem like nearsightedness. The nearsightedness would be correctable by LASIK surgery, but the presbyopia would not; however, we may be able to find an adjustment to compensate for both. If this form of Laser Vision Correction interests you, you'll want to read more about Vision Correction Options for Presbyopia.

Why Should I Have LASIK?

Because the Gift of Sight is PRICELESS!

If you're stuck in glasses or contacts, imagine what it would be like to wake each morning and see clearly throughout the day - no matter what activities or hobbies you are enjoying. Imagine your life without the frustration! Your new vision after LASIK Surgery will allow you to focus on the more important things in your life.

Think of Your World Without the use of Glasses and Contacts

You can see why LASIK Eye Surgery is now one of America's most frequently performed elective surgeries. With recent advances in technology, more and more people are becoming prime candidates for laser eye surgery. Laser vision correction offers a permanent improvement for your vision, and it does not necessitate years of expense and hassles; and of course, vision correction does not deprive the cornea of oxygen, cause allergies, or cause red-itchy eyes!

LASIK Costs are easily offset by your freedom to see clearly without visual devices and corrective lenses. Find your LASIK Doctor and See for Yourself!

New York Lasik Surgery

More About LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery in New York City (NYC)

One of the most popular forms of laser eye surgery correction is called LASIK. The New York City LASIK surgeons listed above each have years of experience performing this refractive surgery procedure to help patients eliminate their dependency on glasses and contact lenses. Many LASIK NYC patients have had remarkable results from their laser eye surgery. During the LASIK procedure, the refractive surgery specialist will make a corneal flap with a microkeratome or a special laser called a Femtosecond laser. Following the creation of the corneal flap, the LASIK New York specialist will use an excimer laser to ablate, or reshape, the cornea so it can refract light better. After the procedure is completed, the surgeon will reposition the corneal flap, where it will rest without stitches while it heals. LASIK New York City patients are usually able to return to work shortly after the procedure with minimal restrictions. Patients can seek out vision correction at any of New York City's five boroughs. Many LASIK Manhattan, and those throughout the metropolitan area perform other vision correction procedures in addition to LASIK. These other procedures can help patients who are not candidates for LASIK, and include PRK and LASEK.

Exploring NYC After Your LASIK Surgery

After people visiting New York City for LASIK have undergone their procedure, many of them take advantage of being in one of the greatest cities in the world. NYC consists of five boroughs - Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn. Each of these boroughs has a unique identity which contributes to New York City's environment being unlike any in the world. While visiting NYC, there are numerous attractions individuals can visit. The United Nations' Headquarters is a popular destination located on the East side of Manhattan. The unique thing about the UN Headquarters is the area surrounding the complex is an international zone belonging to all of the nations that are members of this international organization. If politics and foreign relations are not interesting, there are always numerous sporting events going on in the NYC metropolitan area. One of the grandest spectacles is the US Tennis Open which is held every year and a part of the USTPA Grand Slam. Throughout the tournament, many of the matches, including the championship duals, are played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, named after the great American tennis player. With so many things to see and do in New York City, it is important that you plan ahead to help locate your favored destinations. Many visitors use the NY Tourist Center to help them shape their itinerary.

Other Cosmetic Procedures in New York City

In addition to New York City laser vision correction surgeons, there are a number of other aesthetic specialists throughout the area. NYC plastic surgeons listed in the Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery perform a variety of cosmetic procedures, including breast augmentation, nose shaping surgery, face lift, abdominoplasty and liposuction surgery. For patients interested in oral health and aesthetic dentistry, please visit the Consumer Guide to Cosmetic Dentistry, which contains information about Manhattan cosmetic dentistry specialists.