LASIK Second Opinions
If you have had problems with vision correction surgery elsewhere, we would be happy to see you. We see many patients with such problems. A complete evaluation
usually will diagnose your problem and, usually, we can formulate a plan to improve your situation.
There a variety of techniques
which might help you. We have used LASIK flap management procedures (including corneal smoothing and suturing), laser retreatments, and other procedures, such as CK and Intacs, to treat
a number of particular cases LASIK complications. Certainly, we usually can define your problem and give you a good recommendation as to proceeding.
State-of-the-art diagnostic tools include:
Corneal topography instruments to assess your cornea’s optical
surface (including the Orbscan, EyeSys, and Keratron units)
Wavefront analysis of the
eye’s optical system and assessment of aberration profile
New Reichert Optical Response Analyser: This is a brand new instrument just introduced.
It measures the biomechanics (eg elasticity, rigidity, and flexibility) of the cornea. This may allow for better analysis of
LASIK safety in your case and
may also aid in planning treatment based on your specific corneal structure.
Pupil size
Contrast sensitivity
Binocularity testing
Corneal thickness (ultrasonic pachymentry)
Specular microscopy to determine the quantity and quality of the cornea's endothelial cell layer
The goal of this comprehensive evaluation is
multifold. First, we want to fully assess and define your problem in order to give you the proper diagnosis. Second,
this testing will allow us to best recommend a course of treatment (whether optical or surgical) to optimize
your visual function.
If surgery is recommended, you may rest assured that we have the experience to handle the many kinds of difficult problems with which patients are
referred to us. Surgical options may include various forms of LASIK, surface laser procedures, CK, Intacs, corneal suturing, partial thickness and penetrating keratoplasty,
and combinations of these procedures.
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