CustomVue Lasik Video

Introduction to VISX CustomVue and Advantages

2008-08-28T16:26:00.000-07:00

This clip is an introduction to the VISX CustomVue WaveFront system. It explains one important advantage that VISX CustomVue has over the Alcon and Bausch & Lomb systems--the ability to capture WaveFront images from an undilated pupil.

While this has time-saving advantages for both patient and doctor, there are additional, more important advantages.

"Part of the reason I chose the VISX CustomVue laser over the Alcon or Bausch & Lomb platforms is for efficiency--both my patients and my staff like the fact that we don't have to dilate people to capture the WaveFront on the VISX system," says Dr. Chynn.

CustomVue Lasik Video

CustomVue Lasik Procedure

2008-08-28T16:20:00.000-07:00

Advanced CustomVue LASIK procedure using the Visx Star S4-IR with iris registration technology at Bloomberg Eye Center

CustomVue Lasik Video

LASIK Vision Correction in the Sacramento, California Area

2008-08-16T19:31:00.000-07:00

Uvieja decided to have LASIK vision correction performed at the Sacramento area practice of Dr. Richard Meister. Uvieja struggled with wearing contacts for years before deciding to get LASIK done. She was apprehensive about the procedure but finally, after she couldn't handle the contacts anymore, she had LASIK done. For more information about refractive laser vision correction in the Sacramento area, please log on to http://www.lasermeister.com.

Located in Citrus Heights, we also serve the residents of the North Highlands, Roseville, Rocklin, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, Granite Bay, and all surrounding Sacramento areas.

If you're looking for high-quality LASIK in Sacramento using Wavefront™ technology, contact Dr. Richard Meister at the Meister Eye and Laser Center today.

Meet our Doctors:
Dr. Richard Meister
Dr. Gill
Dr. Gollendar

Meister Eye and Laser Center
5959 Greenback Ln Ste 310
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Toll-free: 1.866.900.9733
Local: 916.723.7400
Website: http://www.lasermeister.com

Laser Vision Surgery Procedures include CustomCornea® WaveFront® LASIK Technology (WaveFront® ALLEGRETTO WAVE®, CustomVue™, and CustomCornea® LASIK systems ), IntraLase®, Ziemer, and All-Laser LASIK, ASA/PRK/LASEK/Epi-K, The Visian ICL™ and Verisyse™ Lens, Presbyopia Surgery, ReSTOR® and ReZoom™ Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implants, Crystalens® Intraocular Lens Implants, and more!

We also offer cataract Surgery with Crystalens® Implants, Glaucoma Laser treatment & procedures, Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery, and General Eye Exams in our Sacramento office.

For cataract surgery featuring the revolutionary Crystalens® intraocular implants, Sacramento and Roseville area residents need look no further than Meister Eye & Laser Center, the first name in Northern California eye care.

Questions About CustomVue LASIK

2008-08-10T19:24:00.000-07:00

What is a laser?

It’s a type of light beam which is man-made for a certain purpose. There are many types of lasers, named according to how they’re created, e.g. solid state lasers, gas lasers, and semiconductor lasers.

They all have some features in common which differentiate them from other types of light, such as sunshine, flashlights, neon lights etc.

· They’re directional – very focused, rather than diffuse like a flashlight.

· They’re monochromatic – they contain only one color, as opposed to white light which contains all colors. They can be within our visual range of color, infra-red, or ultra-violet.

· They’re coherent – the light particles, or photons, all move in step with each other and create wavefronts that begin in unison.

CustomVue uses the Visx Star S4 excimer laser. Excimer lasers are named from “excited” and “dimer” and use a mix of reactive and inert gases to create the laser light (a “dimer” is a pseudo-molecule which gives off ultraviolet light when it’s in an excited state).

How is the laser used for vision correction?

The Visx S4 laser is used at two stages of vision correction:

· Diagnosis

· Corneal reshaping

Before your vision can be corrected, detailed information must be garnered from a scan of each of your eyes. This is done using Wavefront technology called the WaveScan WaveFront System, which:

· Was FDA-approved in 2002

· Measures imperfections in your eye with extreme precision

· Produces a detailed map of your eye

· Generates digital information which will be used to guide the laser in correcting your eyesight
What does Wavefront mean?

Light is thought of as traveling in waves (although sometimes it’s thought of as traveling in particles, but that’s another discussion).

· The Wavefront system sends a wave of light through your iris to the back of your eye, the retina

· The wave then bounces off the retina and returns to the system, bringing digital information about the contours of your eye

· Using this information, the system makes a 3-D map which can be seen on its computer screen

· The system also generates mathematical formulae which your eye doctor uses to guide the laser in correcting your vision

What’s meant by higher order aberrations?

There are different kinds of imperfections that can be found in our eyes, causing imperfect vision. These imperfections are referred to as aberrations, and are divided into two groups:

· Lower order aberrations – nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism

· Higher order aberrations -- haloes, glare and double vision (which particularly show up in night vision)

Eye doctors have been able to correct for lower order aberrations for many years. The higher order aberrations can now also be corrected, using a laser system.

What makes CustomVue a better procedure?

Precision. When you have this procedure done, the visual correction is unique to you. Because the WaveScan technology can obtain such exact measurements of your eye’s contours, it can guide the laser with precision in correcting them.

This means that you can potentially achieve the full potential of your vision and be even better than 20/20. The Visx company did a study as part of applying for FDA approval, and found that a year after having CustomVue procedures:

· All study participants passed driving tests without glasses or contacts

· 98% of them could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contacts

· 70% of them could even see 20/16 or better without glasses or contacts

A CustomVue procedure is comfortable and easy. The system is an integrated workstation which includes a highly adjustable patient chair along with the microscope, computer, and controls of all kinds for your eye doctor to operate it with.

For more information on Custom Vue LASIK, click here to visit a Denver LASIK surgeon's website

CustomVue Lasik Eye Surgery at Toledo, Ohio

2008-07-30T01:32:00.000-07:00

CustomeVue Lasik Procedure at Toledo

This is video from my CustomeVue Lasik procedure done by Dr. William G. Martin,
M.D., F.A.C.S. in Toledo, OH. This video was cut down by 1 ½ minutes due to the limit of a 10 minute video upload.

The whole procedure was only 11 ½ minutes. It was well worth it. When watching, the blood is not typical in most patients. It was caused by tiny capillaries the grew in my eye farther than they should have due to my heavy contact wearing for the past 15 years plus the wrong contacts for my eyes. So don't be turned away from Lasik.

It was one of the best decisions by far to have it done. And if you are thinking of getting it completed, call Optivue in Toledo, OH and visit them. They are the best, and I checked for the last 2 years different places, and was impressed by them. You will not be disappointed. If you have questions about the surgery, or want to know anything, I will be more than happy to try to answer any questions that I can.

- JasonBlomgren

CustomeVue Lasik Procedure at Toledo

What is CustomVue Lasik?

2008-07-30T01:16:00.000-07:00

CustomVue LASIK impressive results are made possible by the VISX WaveScan® system. WaveScan® technology was originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. This advanced technology is now used to measure a person’s vision to a level of precision not previously possible. The WaveScan system is 25 times more precise for measuring visual imperfections than the technology commonly used to prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses.

“The WaveScan system measures the eye and produces a detailed map. Then, the digital information is transferred directly to the VISX STAR S4™ Excimer Laser System for correction,” explains Dr. Larson. “This technology provides a high level of precision and accuracy for optimizing each patient’s vision based on their specific needs.”

Optimizing Your Personal Best Vision
Using the measurement and correction technologies of CustomVue, Larson Eye Care can develop an individualized laser vision correction plan that addresses your unique needs. CustomVue treatment uses the WaveScan system to measure and map the entire optical path of an eye. The resulting map produces a “fingerprint” of a patient’s vision, providing the doctor with a precise and detailed guide to treatment.

“This enables us to correct a patient’s vision so that they get the best possible results,” says Dr. Larson. In the FDA clinical study, 98 percent of patients saw 20/20 or better one year after the CustomVue LASIK treatment.

A recent survey conducted on behalf of vision technology leader Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. revealed that experiences with LASIK were overwhelmingly positive:

94% said LASIK had improved their lives
96% of patients agree that LASIK was a safe procedure

What Is Lasik Eye Surgery?

2008-07-30T00:50:00.000-07:00

In the last decade or so, LASIK eye surgery has witnessed a phenomenal growth in its popularity. As of now, millions of people are choosing LASIK to meet their eye surgery needs. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that LASIK eye surgery is still a relatively new process about which a lot still needs to be known. In this article, we will tell you what LASIK eye surgery is and why you must ensure that the LASIK eye surgery you are getting is of high quality conducted by professionals.

First, a few basic facts:

- LASIK eye surgery (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a procedure that is used to modify the cornea and allow a patient to see without the use of glasses or other visual aids. It can correct problems like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (misshapen cornea). While not all patients may experience a complete restoration of vision, they can certainly see much better than before

- LASIK eye surgery involves minimal or no pain and requires much less recovery time than other eye surgery procedures like photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)

- Dr Lucio Buratto and Dr. Ionnis Pallikaris jointly developed the LASIK eye surgery procedure in 1990. They based their technique on two older eye surgery procedures – keratomileusis and PRK. These surgical procedures involved more complications and brought about less than perfect results, so when LASIK offered fewer risks and better results, it proved an immediate success. In 1991, LASIK was twice performed officially by Dr. Stephen Slade, in Europe and later in the US

THE PROCESS

- Before you undergo LASIK eye surgery, you will be instructed to discontinue the use of contact lenses for 1 to 4 weeks prior to surgery to allow the cornea to return to its original shape

- At the start of the surgery, you will be administered a mild anesthetic, usually orally, and numbing eye drops, which will eliminate pain in most cases, though some patients still complain of some discomfort

- A device called a microkeratome is attached to a suction ring placed on your eye, the blade of which is used to cut a thin flap on the surface of the cornea. The flap is folded back, exposing a layer of tissue called the stroma, which is inspected for debris and dried

- You will then be asked to focus on a fixed spot as your doctor begins the laser, cutting and removing corneal tissue based on the measurements taken at the initial examination. The flap is then repositioned and left to heal. Because no stitches are used, you will be required to wear an eye patch to prevent rubbing, irritation, and pressure that might disturb the healing process

- Both eyes can be operated on at the same time if you are healthy enough and have enough recovery time. In some cases, a surgeon will recommend that the patient receive monovision treatment, which is the correction of only one eye. LASIK eye surgery typically takes about 5 to 10 minutes per eye

WAVEFRONT LASIK: NEW TECHNOLOGY ON THE BLOCK

The newest technology in LASIK is the wavefront laser. The first of these types of lasers received FDA approval in 2002. Wavefront technology sends a wave of light to the retina. The light then bounces back to a sensor, which measures the irregularities of the cornea and produces a 3-D map of the eye’s visual system.

The data from the sensor is then translated into a mathematical formula that the doctor uses to program the computer that controls the refractive laser. After wavefront LASIK, 90-94% of patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better as opposed to 80% with traditional LASIK eye surgery.

LASIK COMPLICATIONS

During surgery, complications related to the cutting or hinging of the flap occur in less than 0.5% of patients. Other complications occurring at less than a 1% rate include the development of irregular astigmatism owing to scarring, healing, or beam problems, infection, or other vision problems (halos around lights, blurry night vision), surgery performed off the center of the pupil owing to surgeon error or the inability of the patient to focus on a fixed point.

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?

This can vary depending on your doctor and the type of laser used. The minimum requirements are that a patient must be at least 18 years old and has had no drastic change in vision over the past year. For patients with severe refractive errors LASIK eye surgery may not be an option, but almost anyone with stable and healthy eyes can be treated with some type of surgery.

COST OF LASIK

Plenty has been said about the cost of LASIK eye surgery. Some clinics, for example, may claim that they can perform the surgery at a starting cost of $299 per eye. But you should realize at once that the amount is far too low and that no one actually gets the surgery at that cost. On average, the cost of LASIK eye surgery is about $1,700.

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Author - Marcus Grant www.health-articles.net www.custom-lasik.org