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The
LASIK Difference
 For
over 25years doctors placed incisions in the cornea to treat nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism. In the early 1980s, they began looking
at lasers to improve the precision and predictability of altering
the shape of the cornea. Now, in its second decade of use, the Excimer
laser has added a tremendous amount of precision, control and safety
to the surgical correction of vision errors. Using this remarkable
technology, the cornea is reshaped to conform to your glasses or contact
lens prescription, thereby reducing or even eliminating dependence
on corrective lenses for over a million people a year.
 Your
doctor uses theLADARVision‚ Excimer Laser System, the only patented
laser radar eye tracker, the LADARTracker™, with a unique small
spot corneal shaping beam. Precision shaping of the cornea depends
upon accurate placement of the laser beam. Even when you are unaware,
your eyes are constantly making fine movements, many of which are
beyond your control. LADARTracker™ uses laser and radar technology
developed for NASA to track the position of your eye 4,000 times per
second, thereby maintaining accurate placement of the beam. The LADARVision‚
cool, small spot laser beam (less than 1 millimeter in diameter) allows
micron size reshaping of the cornea, offering precision treatment
to a broad range of patients including almost everyone who is nearsighted,
nearsighted with astigmatism, farsighted, farsighted with astigmatism,
and those with both regular and mixed astigmatism.
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The Procedure
After your eye has been completely
numbed using "eye drop’ anesthesia, an eyelid holder will
be placed between your eyelids to prevent you from blinking.
Next, an instrument known as a microkeratome makes a protective flag
of cornea, which is gently folded back. During this process you may
feel a little pressure and the microscope light will momentarily fade
away. Then you will be asked to look at a focusing light. At this
point, the LADARTracker™ tracks your eye movement while the small
spot laser beam precisely reshapes your cornea in a matter of seconds.
Next, the protective flap is folded back into place where is bonds
securely without the need for stitches. After LASIK, some patients
report a slight discomfort that usually goes away within twelve to
twenty-four hours. Although post-operative results vary from patient
to patient, most patients are able to pass a driver’s license
test without their glasses or contact lenses.
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Myopia
(Nearsightedness)
occurs when light rays are focused in front of the retina instead
of directly on the retina. To treat nearsightedness, the cornea
must be made flatter. This is accomplished by removing tissue
from the center of the cornea.
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Hyperopia
(Farsightedness)
occurs when light rays are not bent enough to focus on
the retina. To treat farsightedness, the central cornea must
be made steeper. This is accomplished by directing the laser
to remove tissue from around the central area of the cornea.
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Astigmatism
occurs when light rays are focused at more than one point on
the retina. To treat astigmatism, the cornea must be made more
spherical by directing the laser to remove tissue along the
steeper meridian.
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| "I just love waking up without reaching
for my glasses. For me, LASIK is a dream come true." |
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Are You A Candidate for LASIK?
In The Blink of An Eye
It takes only seconds to treat your nearsightedness, farsightedness
and astigmatism.
Realistic Expectations
The decision to have LASIK is an important one that ultimately,
only you can make. It is important that you have realistic expectations
and that your decision is based on facts, not hopes or misconceptions.
The goal of LASIK is to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses.
LASIK does not always create 20/20 or even 20/40 vision. It cannot
correct a condition known as presbyopia, or aging of the eye. This
normally occurs around age 40 and may require the use of reading glasses.
In fact, people over 40 who have their distance vision improved with
LASIK may find they need reading glasses after the procedure. Your
doctor will provide you with additional information on LASIK risks
and complications that will allow you to make an informed decision.
The Ideal Candidate
In general, the ideal candidate for LASIK is over 21 years of
age and has healthy corneas. Candidates must not have had a significant
increase in their prescription in the last 12 months. People with
certain medical conditions or women who are pregnant may not be good
candidates for LASIK. Find out if you are a candidate for this life-changing
procedure by calling your eye doctor to schedule a personal consultation.
Should your vision fall within the range of correction for LASIK,
more comprehensive tests may be necessary.
Trust the experience of Dr. Ifeoma Ezekwo.
LASIK – for vision freedom.
LASIK is a simple eye surgery that
can bring you freedom from hassles and expense of contacts or glasses.
Dr. Ezekwo can determine whether your current vision qualifies you
as a LASIK candidate and Laser vision correction. Make an appointment
today to speak with her about the amazing technique that has improved
the vision of millions of people worldwide.
As director of Bronx Eye Institute & Bronx Diabetes Center, Dr.
Ifeoma Ezekwo has been providing some of the best vision care and
health care in the area since 1983. She received her training in Ophthalmology
and Internal Medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons
of Columbia University in New York City. She is a Fellow of the American
Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of numerous other medical societies.
As a licensed and board-certified physician in both ophthalmology
and internal medicine, Dr. Ezekwo gives patients the best care available,
using state-of-the-art equipment and treatment, including laser technologies.
She is the author of Hypertension:
The Guide to Keeping Blood Pressure Down and Glaucoma:
The Guide to Saving Your Sight.
And, as a humanitarian, Dr. Ezekwo has made many
trips to impoverished nations to improve the vision of people around
the world. Her missions are now part of her life — part of her
dedication to leaving the world a better place than the way she found
it.
We invite you to experience the same kind of quality care your neighbors
have been enjoying since 1983. Let Dr. Ezekwo and her friendly staff
earn your trust, too. |
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