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Wavefront LASIK with IntraLase® Overview
The entire procedure takes less than 20 minutes. After you have taken
your Valium, numbing drops will be instilled to anesthetize the eye. During
the procedure, a flap is created using IntraLase
and it is gently lifted and folded back. The laser reshapes the underlying
corneal tissue by emitting a computer-controlled beam of light that removes
the exact amount of tissue in a matter of seconds. The corneal flap is
then placed back into its original position. Due to the cornea's extraordinary
bonding qualities, no stitches or patches are required.
Your eye will be shielded with protective goggles overnight. You must
have someone drive you home to rest and you will return to our office
the next morning. Visit our Media Center
to see and hear how
IntraLase
can change your life.
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Benefits
The laser used for LASIK can make a difference in your result. The doctors
of the Key-Whitman Eye Center have chosen the Bausch and Lomb™
Technolas flying spot laser because they feel that it gives results far
superior to any other laser. It is the only FDA approved laser specifically
designed for LASIK and the Key-Whitman Eye Center is the only center
in North Texas equipped with this technology.
A true scanning/flying spot laser – the Technolas effectively
corrects the refractive error by utilizing its small beam profile to flatten
the cornea centrally, and then polishes the periphery to produce an extremely
smooth cornea. In addition, the Bausch & Lomb laser provides the latest
in safety features including the Active Eye Tracking System that follows
the eye even if the patient moves.
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Results & Candidacy
The ideal candidate for LASIK is 18 years of age or over. In addition
to having a healthy cornea, patients should not have had a significant
change in their prescription in the last 12 months. People with certain
medical conditions may not be good candidates for LASIK.
Conditions Treatable by LASIK include:
- Myopia, or nearsightedness with or without astigmatism
- Hyperopia, or farsightedness with or without astigmatism
- Those over or under corrected after other refractive surgery or cataract
surgery
Check the calendar and register
for a free seminar, or call The Key-Whitman Eye Center at .
These seminars are held monthly at different locations. Please see the
calendar for upcoming dates, times, and locations. Note that you can view
an actual LASIK surgery "live" once a month at The LASIK Center.
Complimentary consultations are available to find out if Wavefront LASIK
with IntraLase® is right for you. Learn why thousands have trusted
the Key-Whitman Eye and Laser Center for caring service and excellent
surgical results. For more information about any of these life-changing
services, please email patientservices@keywhitman.com.
To schedule an appointment, you may call or schedule
your free consultation online.
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Risks & Complications
The decision to have LASIK is an important one that ultimately only you
can make. It is important to have realistic expectations and that your
decision is based on facts, not hopes or misconceptions. As with any surgery,
there are risks and the possibility of complications. These will be discussed
in the office.
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What Does The Fee Include?
The fee is a comprehensive charge, which includes all
preoperative measurements and examinations, surgical and facility costs,
post-operative care for one year and any enhancement procedures as indicated.
Ask a counselor about our "Lifetime Enhancement Guarantee".
For your convenience, payment plans are available.
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