Your Self-Care Regimen Follow these recommended guidelines to promote safe and rapid healing. Rest or sleep for the first four hours after surgery with your eyes closed. This helps the flap remain smooth while it develops a tight adherence to the underlying tissue. Keep your eyes well lubricated for rapid recovery and enhanced comfort. Particularly… Read the full article
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LipiFlow- Putting a Lid on Evaporative Dry Eye (Pt. 3)
I have performed this thermal pulsation procedure since October 2012 and have found it to be a useful adjunct in the management of dry eye. It is important for patients to understand that the treatment is not a cure and that the amount of symptomatic improvement they will have is dependent on how advanced the disease… Read the full article
LipiFlow- Putting a Lid on Evaporative Dry Eye (Pt. 2)
The technology features an interferometer that measure the thickness of the lipid layer and evaluates the ocular surface via digital images. It is helpful to both patients and physicians when low readings are measured and documented in patients wiht non-obvious MGD. The thermal pulsation system applies controlled warmth (up to 42.5 degrees celcius) to the… Read the full article
LipiFlow- Putting a Lid on Evaporative Dry Eye (Pt.1)
Dry eye is ubiquitous. Its causes are manifold and varied and include long-term contact lens wear, medications, aging, pregnancy and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). MGD is now recognized as the leading cause of dry eye. MGD is commonly associated with inflammation and pouting glands, but is most often “non-obvious” without any signs of inflammation noted… Read the full article
After Your LASIK Procedure (Pt. 1)
Within hours of your surgery, constantly regenerating cells will already be growing over the edge of the corneal flap, helping to “glue” it down. This process takes a few days. Over the next several months, the internal healing process will totally seal the flap. In the interim, however, it’s improtant that you do all you can… Read the full article
Undergoing LASIK, Step-by-Step (Final Part)
It takes about 1-5 minutes for the eye to create a natural vacuum to hold down the flap. The cornea has the unique ability to seal itself back in place. The flap adheres like Velcro, so no sutures are necessary. The eyelid speculum will be removed. You will now be able to blink normally. At… Read the full article
Undergoing LASIK, Step-by-Step (Pt. 2)
How the LASIK Procedure Is Performed LASIK is performed while the patient is awake. However, if you are experiencing anxiety, Dr. Kornmehl may give you a mild oral sedative. Many surgeon talk to the patient through the procedure so the individual knows what is happening and what to expect next. Before the Procedure Before the… Read the full article
Undergoing LASIK, Step-by-Step (Pt.1)
On the day of your LASIK procedure, it is natural to experience both excitement and nervousness. Patients who feel most at ease on that day are those who have asked questions, read about the LASIK procedure, and perhaps talked with former patients. Understanding LASIK and trusting your surgeon are important to helping you feel confident, calm,… Read the full article
Wavefront Technology- How It Has Improved LASIK (Final Pt.)
Cost for Wavefont Wavefront-guided laser surgery is more expensive that conventional LASIK. The price varies among geographical locations and among surgeons. As with conventional LASIK, the fact that insurance companies consider this type of surgery “cosmetic” means they often will not cover the cost. Many surgeons offer financing options, however.\ Therapeutic Wavefront-Guided Retreatment Wavefront technology… Read the full article
Wavefront Technology- How I Have Improved LASIK (Pt. 3)
Who Is Not a Candidate for Wavefront? Even though wavefront is an advancement in LASIK, it is not for everyone. Because wavefront involves the removal of more corneal tissue than conventional LASIK, individuals with thin corneas may not be candidates. If you have small pupils you may not be a candidate because the wavefront measurements… Read the full article