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What is Laser Vision Correction(LVC)?
Laser Vision Correction (LVC) is the number one elective eye surgery in the USA. This procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea and change the way light is “refracted” improving the focusing power of the eye. It is an extremely effective treatment to correct a broad range of vision imperfections such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. The many options for this procedure include PRK, LASEK, regular LASIK, and now, the revolutionary no-cut, “bladeless” LASIK.
The cornea is a part of the eye that helps focus light to create an image on the retina. It works in much the same way that the lens of a camera focuses light to create an image on film. The bending and focusing of light is also known as refraction. The lens system on this camera has two lenses: the cornea, which is on the surface (like the crystal bubble on a watch), and the inner lens, which is inside the eye. Light rays go through the cornea and inner lens and are focused onto the nerve in the back of the eye called the retina. The retina behaves like the film in the camera; this is where the image is imprinted.
The key component to LVC is a special, FDA approved excimer laser. Using a cool beam of light, it vaporizes a surprisingly small amount of the corneal (stromal) tissue, approximately 15 to 90 microns of a total thickness of about 550 microns. One micron is a millionth of a meter, or thousandth of a millimeter. With precision and accurancy, the excimer laser gently reshapes the cornea. Optically, “Custom Software” is available for even more customization and accuracy in determining how much of the second layer to remove.
Premium options for Laser Vision Correction (LVC)
Our center is proud to be in the forefront of innovative techniques in Laser Vision Correction. Whether you choose the basic or the advanced options, there is over a 99% successful chance that you will not need glasses. However, the premium options allow for faster recovery and more accurate vision, and less complications. We are so confident about the premium technology that we are giving one and two year guarantees to go along with them. To date, over 75% of our patients choose one or both premium options. Please ask your counselor abut the specifics.
The premium options include:
Premium option 1: Custom Vue advanced software, which further measures your vision on an additional computer, using special sensors and software to make the laser more precise.
Premium option 2: FEMTOSECOND bladeless surgery, a laser which creates the flap, without use of any mechanical cutting devices. This is commonly known as bladeless, or no cut LASIK. We are especially excited about this option, since we were one of the first ten centers in the United States and the only one in NYC to receive the new FEMTOSECOND machine from ALCON surgical.
Please consider these options carefully. These are your eyes. Rest assured though that whichever option you, we will take good care of you. Even if you choose the traditional LVC, please know that we also upgraded from the VISX STAR 4 to the newer and more advanced ALCON ALLEGRETTO laser, which gives better results. Ultimately though, it is not the laser machine, but the experience and commitment of the surgeon, which is important.
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