LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center
Sunday, February 28, 2010
San Diego's Corneal Expert, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman
LASIK, also known as Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular procedure millions of people around the world have had done to eliminate or reduce their need for glasses or contact lenses. San Diego LASIK surgery patients trust their vision correction needs to corneal expert Dr. Sandy T. Feldman.
Dr. Feldman has treated many vision correction patients from Mission Valley, Del Mar and throughout San Diego at her Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center office. The renowned eye surgeon is known as the doctor’s doctor because she has performed refractive surgery on more than 100 doctors and medical colleagues. She is the University of California, San Diego’s former director of refractive surgery and the past president of San Diego County’s Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Feldman specializes in LASIK, PRK, Cataract and Implantable Contact Lens procedures. Click here to see an interview with Dr. Feldman and hear from one of her many patients.
To schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation with Dr. Feldman, contact our office today.
Dr. Feldman has treated many vision correction patients from Mission Valley, Del Mar and throughout San Diego at her Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center office. The renowned eye surgeon is known as the doctor’s doctor because she has performed refractive surgery on more than 100 doctors and medical colleagues. She is the University of California, San Diego’s former director of refractive surgery and the past president of San Diego County’s Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Feldman specializes in LASIK, PRK, Cataract and Implantable Contact Lens procedures. Click here to see an interview with Dr. Feldman and hear from one of her many patients.
To schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation with Dr. Feldman, contact our office today.
Labels: cataracts, Implantable Contact Lenses, PRK, san diego lasik, vision correction Mission Valley
posted by Clearview Staff at 10:35 AM
Saturday, February 27, 2010
LASIK, the Basics
During LASIK, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman gently reshapes the cornea with an excimer laser to correct the patient’s vision to reduce or eliminate the need to wear contacts or spectacles. This simple vision correction procedure is an effective treatment for patients with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. Alternative vision correction surgeries for patients who are not candidates for LASIK include PRK, LASEK and Implantable Contact Lenses.
Prior to surgery, the patient will need to undergo a thorough consultation with the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team where a number of tests and measurements are taken in order to determine the precise amount of laser correction needed.
On surgery day, the patient’s eyes are re-examined and any last minute measurements and testing is done before the eyes are anesthetized.
The LASIK procedure begins by creating the corneal flap using the IntraLase method. The corneal flap is folded back and the cornea is exposed so the excimer laser treatment can begin. The laser reshapes the cornea to precisely correct the patient’s vision based on the their individual prescription. The corneal flap is folded back into place, where is serves as a natural bandage as the eye heals. Click here to see a video of the LASIK procedure.
For more information about La Jolla LASIK or to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation, contact our office.
Prior to surgery, the patient will need to undergo a thorough consultation with the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team where a number of tests and measurements are taken in order to determine the precise amount of laser correction needed.
On surgery day, the patient’s eyes are re-examined and any last minute measurements and testing is done before the eyes are anesthetized.
The LASIK procedure begins by creating the corneal flap using the IntraLase method. The corneal flap is folded back and the cornea is exposed so the excimer laser treatment can begin. The laser reshapes the cornea to precisely correct the patient’s vision based on the their individual prescription. The corneal flap is folded back into place, where is serves as a natural bandage as the eye heals. Click here to see a video of the LASIK procedure.
For more information about La Jolla LASIK or to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation, contact our office.
Labels: la jolla lasik, LASIK
posted by Clearview Staff at 8:18 PM
Friday, February 26, 2010
Astigmatism Can be Treated with LASIK surgery
Just the other day we had a patient from Poway asking if LASIK is an option for people with astigmatism.
Astigmatism is a common visual condition that creates blurry or fuzzy vision. Normally, the cornea of the eye is round. However, some patient’s corneas have more of an oval or “football†shape. This is caused when the two different curves, a steeper curve and flatter curve, affect the surface of the cornea and cause some light rays to focus correctly on the retina, while other rays do not.
During the laser vision correction procedure, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, one of San Diego’s top LASIK surgeons, removes a small amount of corneal tissue to reshape the cornea so it is round and curved more like a basketball in order to improve the patient’s vision.
We treat numerous astigmatic patients each year with laser vision correction at our San Diego office. Contact the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team to schedule your complimentary vision correction consultation.
Astigmatism is a common visual condition that creates blurry or fuzzy vision. Normally, the cornea of the eye is round. However, some patient’s corneas have more of an oval or “football†shape. This is caused when the two different curves, a steeper curve and flatter curve, affect the surface of the cornea and cause some light rays to focus correctly on the retina, while other rays do not.
During the laser vision correction procedure, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, one of San Diego’s top LASIK surgeons, removes a small amount of corneal tissue to reshape the cornea so it is round and curved more like a basketball in order to improve the patient’s vision.
We treat numerous astigmatic patients each year with laser vision correction at our San Diego office. Contact the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team to schedule your complimentary vision correction consultation.
Labels: poway lasik, san diego lasik
posted by Clearview Staff at 9:41 PM
Thursday, February 25, 2010
What is nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common visual conditional where patients can see things clearly up close, but objects are blurry at a distance. When you are nearsighted your cornea is steeper than normal causing light rays to bend too much and focus in front of the retina instead on the retina.
During a San Diego LASIK procedure, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman uses the Visx laser to remove a small amount of tissue near the center of the cornea to slightly flatten the area allowing light rays to focus on the retina for good vision. Click here to see how Dr. Feldman corrected one nearsighted patient's vision with LASIK.
To schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation or learn more about laser vision correction in San Diego, contact our office.
During a San Diego LASIK procedure, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman uses the Visx laser to remove a small amount of tissue near the center of the cornea to slightly flatten the area allowing light rays to focus on the retina for good vision. Click here to see how Dr. Feldman corrected one nearsighted patient's vision with LASIK.
To schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation or learn more about laser vision correction in San Diego, contact our office.
Labels: LASIK, san diego lasik
posted by Clearview Staff at 10:18 PM
Friday, February 19, 2010
How old do you have to be to have vision correction surgery?
The minimum age for vision correction surgery is typically 18. But, there are many factors to consider aside from age. For example, the patient must have healthy eyes with a stable vision prescription for at least two years before having LASIK. Younger patients’ eyes might not be fully developed and can change over a year, like their height or shoe size. These patients may need to wait a few years before the procedure is done.
While no one is too old for vision correction surgery, we have San Diego LASIK patients in their 70s and 80s, candidates for the surgery must not have any eye diseases like cataracts or glaucoma, which can develop as we age.
For a video preview of a laser vision correction procedure, click here. And, to see if you are a good candidate for vision correction surgery, contact our office for a complimentary evaluation.
While no one is too old for vision correction surgery, we have San Diego LASIK patients in their 70s and 80s, candidates for the surgery must not have any eye diseases like cataracts or glaucoma, which can develop as we age.
For a video preview of a laser vision correction procedure, click here. And, to see if you are a good candidate for vision correction surgery, contact our office for a complimentary evaluation.
Labels: san diego lasik, vision correction surgery san diego
posted by Clearview Staff at 9:10 PM
Thursday, February 18, 2010
iLASIK for Advanced Laser Vision Correction in La Jolla
The iLASIK procedure combines two lasers, the IntraLase and the Advanced CustomVue lasers, for one technically advanced, customizable vision correction treatment, which is now available for LASIK patients in La Jolla and all over San Diego.
This safe and precise treatment is fast becoming the LASIK treatment of choice. Research has shown that about 98% of iLASIK patients who low or moderately nearsighted achieve 20/20 vision. Military studies reported that about 90% of Naval pilot saw better for aircraft carrier landings. And, some 90% of military marksman shown improved skills after their vision correction procedure.
To find out if iLASIK is right for you, contact us for a complimentary vision correction consultation.
This safe and precise treatment is fast becoming the LASIK treatment of choice. Research has shown that about 98% of iLASIK patients who low or moderately nearsighted achieve 20/20 vision. Military studies reported that about 90% of Naval pilot saw better for aircraft carrier landings. And, some 90% of military marksman shown improved skills after their vision correction procedure.
To find out if iLASIK is right for you, contact us for a complimentary vision correction consultation.
posted by Clearview Staff at 9:58 PM
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Can I have LASIK if I am farsighted?
A patient is farsighted when they can see things at a distance well, but close up objects look fuzzy or blurry. This vision condition happens because the cornea of the eye is too flat and as rays of light enter the eye they do no bend like they should as they come into focus behind the retina.
Dr. Feldman has treated numerous patients for farsightedness with LASIK at her Mission Valley offices in San Diego. To correct farsightedness, small areas are removed at the edge of the cornea. This makes the cornea steeper and allows for light rays to bend more, giving the patient clear vision.
To schedule a complimentary vision consultation, contact us.
Dr. Feldman has treated numerous patients for farsightedness with LASIK at her Mission Valley offices in San Diego. To correct farsightedness, small areas are removed at the edge of the cornea. This makes the cornea steeper and allows for light rays to bend more, giving the patient clear vision.
To schedule a complimentary vision consultation, contact us.
Labels: farsightedness, san diego lasik
posted by Clearview Staff at 8:57 PM
Monday, February 8, 2010
iLASIK, a Personalized Laser Vision Correction Procedure in San Diego
Many of our patients who are interested in having vision correction in San Diego have questions about iLASIK procedure. iLASIK combines the best diagnostic and laser systems for a truly personal vision correction procedure.
Using the Wavescan wavefront system, a 3-D digital map is generated of the patient’s cornea. This unique map of the eye is like a fingerprint and is used to precisely guide the laser during the vision correction procedure. Before the lasik procedure begins, the IntraLase laser is used to create a corneal flap. Then the Advanced CustomVue procedure is done to gently reshape the cornea for clean crisp vision. Click here to preview an iLASIK procedure.
To find out more about iLASIK or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact our office.
Using the Wavescan wavefront system, a 3-D digital map is generated of the patient’s cornea. This unique map of the eye is like a fingerprint and is used to precisely guide the laser during the vision correction procedure. Before the lasik procedure begins, the IntraLase laser is used to create a corneal flap. Then the Advanced CustomVue procedure is done to gently reshape the cornea for clean crisp vision. Click here to preview an iLASIK procedure.
To find out more about iLASIK or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact our office.
posted by Clearview Staff at 9:19 AM
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- San Diego's Corneal Expert, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman
- LASIK, the Basics
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