Deanne S., Eyesight: 20/60, Nearsighted with Astigmatism

As a homemaker with children, Deanne has her hands full Lasik las vegas cost taking care of all the needs of her family. She came to us because she noticed that her vision was more fuzzy in the left eye than the right eye. She wanted better vision in both eyes to help her with her daily tasks at home, especially sewing. She came to us as a referral from another happy patient, and was really excited about getting her eyes done.

Deanne was actually a little more nervous than the average patient, but because she was highly motivated, I was not concerned that she would do a good job during her procedure. Her LASIK procedure was textbook perfect, and she was much more relaxed after the procedure was completed successfully. On the day after her procedure, she told me that she had quite a bit of tearing in both eyes on the previous night, and was a little concerned about this. We discussed the fact that it’s not at all unusual to have some tearing after LASIK - especially during the first night - and that these extra tears actually assist in the healing process and are really beneficial. I could see that she felt a lot better once we discussed this, and also because the tearing had gotten so much better on its own as compared to the night before.

When we checked her vision, she was 20/20 but felt that the letters were still a little bit fuzzy. I explained that this was normal, and that the vision would improve both hourly and daily over the next several days as the usual tiny amount of microscopic swelling disappeared. Since she was so young, I let her know that this process would probably happen much faster than it would to someone who was my age (over 50). She left the office very happy and relieved and delighted to begin her new life with her new eyes.

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A Testimonial from Miss Nevada, Veronica Grabowski

Yes, Veronica is beautiful, talented, and certainly has the right stuff. She left our office with an even bigger and brighter smile after her procedure.

It is so important to find a qualified, experienced laser specialist and that is exactly what you will find with Dr. Rothman. Thanks for putting up with my fear of the laser. It’s much easier than I thought it would be. Thank you forever!

What is post-LASIK “dry eye” and how can I prevent it?

Dryness of the eyes is common both before and after LASIK. A simple, painless five-minute test can determine whether or not a patient will require some form of intervention other than the use of simple tear substitutes after LASIK - but most doctors don’t take the time to perform this important screening test. We perform this test on every patient. If we determine that your eyes are dry (or at risk of becoming dry after LASIK), we will recommend several options to optimize your tear function. Since it is difficult to increase tear production, the best way to improve your tear function is to retain more of the tears that you naturally produce.

The most effective of these options is called punctal occlusion therapy or punctal plugs. These plugs help dryness by partially blocking the outflow of your own natural tears from the eye. Since the tears produced by your body are a much better match for your eyes than any artificial tear you can buy at a store, this technique works extremely well for the vast majority of patients. The longer these plugs stay in place, the more cost-effective they will be for you. Our doctors and staff will help you determine which plug is best for you.

What procedures do you offer to correct my vision?

Laser vision correction procedures reshape the clear tissue at the front of the eye (the cornea) by using a unique cool laser beam called the Excimer laser. The two most effective methods of delivering this laser to the cornea are called LASIK and PRK. The laser treatment in LASIK is delivered under a “flap”. LASIK is the most popular elective procedure in the history of medicine for good reason lasik las vegas price. This procedure is quick (usually less than one minute per eye), comfortable, and extremely effective for a wide range of prescriptions.

LASIK also has the quickest visual recovery of any of the laser vision correction procedures. PRK is a “flapless” surface laser technique. It was the first laser vision correction procedure ever performed, and is an “all-laser” approach to laser vision correction. It gives the best outcomes for eyes with thinner or weaker corneas and can be the best choice for some patients with specialized occupational needs. More than 95% of our soldiers who have laser vision correction have the PRK procedure performed. The visual recovery after PRK is not quite as rapid as LASIK, but after healing is complete, the visual results are identical.

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