LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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At the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman meets with patients from Solano Beach, Poway and all over San Diego who are looking to get rid of their glasses or contact lenses with laser vision correction. However, while not all patients are candidates for LASIK surgery, other options are available. For example, patients that are moderately to highly nearsighted may be good candidates for Implantable Contact Lenses.

A good Implantable Contact Lens candidate will:

• Suffer from moderate to severe nearsightedness
• Does not qualify for or want to have LASIK or another laser vision correction procedure like PRK [photorefractive keratectomy]
• Has a stable prescription and healthy eyes
• Is between the ages of 21 and 45
• Has not had previous ophthalmic surgery
• Does not have a history of eye disease such as iritis, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy.

To learn more about the implantable contact lens procedure, click here to watch an informative video. For additional questions on the Implantable Contact Lens procedure or to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation, contact us.

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With the growling popularity of implantable contact lenses as a solution for nearsightedness, many patients have questions about the procedure itself.

Many patients have questions about the procedure itself. According to Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, the implantable lens procedure is quick, taking about 15-20 minutes to complete, and is painless. Anesthetic eye drops are used prior to surgery to numb the eye. During the procedure, a tiny incision is made in the eye and the lens carefully placed either behind or in front of the iris of the eye. Most patients do not feel the lens once it is placed.

For many patients, the implantable contact lens allows them to see without the need for glasses or contact lenses, click here to see a video about the procedure. The implantable contact lens procedure is a great option for patients who are highly nearsighted and may not be candidates for LASIK surgery. Some 95% of patients report seeing 20/40 or better with this procedure.

To see if vision correction surgery is right for you? Contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center to schedule a complimentary consultation today.

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Resolve to have great vision in the new year. The ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team can help you find the best vision correction solution for you, whether it is LASIK, PRK, Implantable Contact Lens or Cataract surgery.

Dr Sandy T. Feldman and the ClearView team are committed to delivering the best in patient care as they educate their patients on the different vision correction options available. During your consultation, you will tour the ClearView center, have a thorough eye evaluation and meet with Dr. Feldman, one of San Diegoís best LASIK and cataract surgeons.

To find out if vision correction is right for you, contact us for a complimentary consultation. The ClearView offices are conveniently located near Carmel Valley and La Jolla in San Diego and evening and Saturday appointments are available.

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iLASIK, also known as the all laser method of LASIK vision correction, is a revolution in LASIK surgery. Representing a decade’s worth of technological advancements, the laser vision correction procedure is safer and more precise than ever before.

The iLASIK procedure begins with a thorough examination by the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team. Using the WaveScan wavefront system, a 3-D blueprint of the patient’s visual imperfections is made and transferred to the Excimer laser.

Two lasers are used to customize the patient’s treatment during the LASIK procedure. The IntraLase laser is used to create the corneal flap. The VISX Excimer laser is then used to gently reshape the cornea for precise vision.

With iLASIK, no two people get the same treatment and almost all patients achieve 20/20 vision, studies have shown that 98% have 20/20 vision or better in low to moderately nearsighted individuals with or without astigmatism.

LASIK in La Jolla and all over San Diego just got better. To find out more about iLASIK or to schedule a complimentary vision correction evaluation, contact us.

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LASIK surgery is the one of the most common elective surgery performed today. The laser vision correction procedure allows many patients with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism a way to eliminate their need to wear glasses or contact lenses.

Wavefront-Guided LASIK, also known as Custom LASIK, further enhances the laser vision correction procedure by combining the WaveScan wavefront system with the LASIK procedure.

During the WaveScan procedure, the patient’s eyes are measured and evaluated. A 3-D computer map of the eye is generated that outlines the individual characteristics of the patient’s eyes. The WaveScan information is transferred to the laser, allowing Dr. Sandy T. Feldman to precisely correct the patient’s vision based on his or her own unique prescription.

Dr. Feldman has treated thousands of patients in Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Mission Valley and throughout San Diego County. To find out if LASIK is right for you, contact the Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center for a complimentary consultation.

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