Dr. Garton's practice is the place of choice for your Laser Vision Correction options. Options which include all the necessary information, consultation, and evaluations for this very important life decision. We are also well versed in other refractive surgery options such as PRK (surface laser correction), accommodative intraocular lenses, and implantable contact lenses. Knowing your eyes and being able to take the extra time to answer all of your questions, Dr. Garton can provide your Laser Vision Correction. From your pre-operative care all the way through your post-operative care. Solid relationships with refractive surgery center and eye surgery co-management expertise make Dr. Garton the logical Laser Vision Correction choice. LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is an advanced procedure using the Excimer Laser in combination with ALK (Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty). Many eye surgeons have found many advantages in performing LASIK, and worldwide it is the procedure of choice. First, a thin layer of the cornea tissue called the "flap" is made. Once this thin layer of tissue (the "flap") has been fashioned, the Excimer Laser then reshapes the internal cornea for the desired optical effect for clear vision. Advantages include: - Little or no corneal haze
- Rapid stability of vision
- Little or no pain post-operatively
- Elimination of prolonged healing time with less drops
- Ability to treat higher ranges of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
LASIK now can be performed as an all laser procedure. This latest technological breakthrough now allows for increased safety and increased precision. Here is a closer look at the technology and the "3" main steps: The initial step of making the flap was formerly done with a blade. Now, increased safety is provided with Bladeless LASIK- there is little or no risk of flap irregularities. The new laser flapmakers now allow the surgeon to design the flap more precisely and specifically for your eye and visual needs. Once the flap is made, the Excimer Laser then shapes the inner cornea tissue with great precision by disrupting tissue molecular bonds with high energy light pulses only lasting billionths of seconds. LADARVision is an Excimer Laser system designed to give each patient the best possible result. This laser is distinctively different from other lasers in that it has variable treatment zones for helping with LASIK night vision, has small spot scanning for smoother treatments, and has pinpoint accuracy of laser application with NASA tracking technology. Even better potential results now exist with Wavefront Technology. Wavefront diagnostic technology can actually guide the Excimer laser to reshape your cornea and address the higher order aberrations, or imperfections, of your eyes. The imperfections are captured and measured with the LADARWave Wavefront System and used to guide the LADARVision Laser to better reshape your eye.
After the laser treatment is applied, the flap is then carefully repositioned. Different surgeons have different techniques in flap repositioning. This is where we can further guide you in your surgery decisions. ALL of the above technologies make Laser Vision Correction an exciting and viable vision correction option. To see if Laser Vision Correction is right for you, contact us to set up a free consultation! |
