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What is LASIK

LASIK or Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, corrects the way light is bent, or refracted, as it passes through the cornea so that an image is focused precisely on the retina resulting in clear vision.The flap is temporarily lifted and an excimer laser beam is used to reshape the corneal curvature. The flap is then replaced in its original position, resulting in a cornea which has been perfectly reshaped to provide clear vision. LASIK is approved to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. The entire procedure takes 10-20 minutes per eye and patients are often ready to leave shortly after their surgery. The procedure itself is painless with the flap healing on its own within several days.

Am I a candidate?

LASIK and other types of laser corrective eye surgery are not for everyone.   Patient safety is our number one concern.  The eye surgeons at Eye Care Ltd will provide a thorough preoperative evaluation to ensure that patients are good candidates for laser vision correction.  Preoperative evaluations can be performed at both Northshore locations in Skokie and Highland Park.  This step is essential to provide safe and effective laser vision correction.  This exam includes tests you might recognize, such as pupil dilation and prescription measurement.  The eye surgeon will also use some tests that are specific to the world of laser vision correction.   Your cornea will be measured in detail, including its thickness, curvature and topography. Finally, using all the collected information, your eye surgeon will discuss the options for laser vision correction.

Are you a LASIK Candidate located in Skokie and Highland Park Il?
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Blade-less LASIK

Our LASIK surgeons are trained on the most up-to-date refractive surgery technology.  During the first step in the procedure, the Intralase® laser is used to precisely create a corneal flap.

People who are ineligible for traditional LASIK because their corneas are too thin may be good candidates for Intralase® LASIK.  Intralase® LASIK is also associated with fewer complications than traditional LASIK because a laser is used to create the corneal flap, rather than a blade.  The outer layer of the cornea experiences no trauma, and the procedure is painless.

Once Intralase® has created the flap, the an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea, just like the traditional LASIK procedure. Our LASIK surgeeons currently use the WaveLight® Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q excimer laser.  The system’s high-speed laser and eye tracker yield both efficiency and safety, leading to reduced environmental exposure and excellent outcomes.

Recovery after blade-free LASIK is similar to that after traditional LASIK, with a few exceptions.   Following blade-free LASIK, you may experience some eye irritation for up to two days, and it may take a little longer to recover good vision.  However, there is a lower incidence of dry eyes, corneal complications, and re-operations with blade-free LASIK than with traditional LASIK.

If you want to find out if Intralase® LASIK is right for you, contact Eye Care Ltd today at 847-677-1631.

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