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What is laser vision correction?
Excimer
laser correction is a treatment
that uses the Excimer laser beam
to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness,
and astigmatism. During the treatment
of nearsightedness, the laser's
cool ultraviolet light removes a
small amount of tissue-typically
less than the thickness of a human
hair. Short pulses of laser light
flatten the curvature of the cornea,
allowing images to be more sharply
focused on the retina. For farsightedness,
the Excimer laser creates a steeper
shape of the cornea to focus light
rays directly on the retina. Excimer
lasers also can correct astigmatism
by smoothing an irregular cornea
into a more normal shape. The goal
is to eliminate or reduce a person's
reliance on contact lenses and glasses.
How
do I know if LASIK is right for
me?
Florida
Vision LASIK takes a great deal
of time personalizing laser vision
correction for each patient. The
overall pros and cons of the procedure
are reviewed and then the specific
aspects of the individual patient's
situation are discussed. Work requirements,
sports, and leisure activities are
reviewed, as are the specific distance
and reading needs of each patient.
In addition to the visual and medical
requirements, the best candidates
are individuals over the age of
18 who are dissatisfied or cannot
tolerate their contact lenses or
glasses. The Technical Coordinator
will decide whether you are or are
not a candidate for LASIK during
your complimentary consultation.
Is
laser correction safe?
Millions
of patients have had this treatment
performed on them successfully;
the FDA has approved laser correction
and found the treatment safe and
effective for eligible patients.
Based on patient data obtained for
FDA approval, all patients experienced
a significant improvement in uncorrected
vision (vision without glasses or
contact lenses) after laser correction,
as approved by the US FDA.
How experienced
is Dr. Daubert?
Dr.
Jack Steven Daubert has been in
the private practice of ophthalmology
since 1989. With over 15 years of
experience in refractive surgery,
Dr. Daubert has been at the forefront
of the movement to bring the LASIK
revolution to South Florida. He
has performed thousands of LASIK
cases, including professional baseball
players, golfers, pilots, and other
doctors. Not only has he won the
respect and admiration of his many
patients, he has also been hailed
by physicians and peers as one the
South Florida’s “Best
Doctors” in several publications
including the consumer reference
book “The Best Florida Doctors.”
Florida
Vision LASIK uses the IntraLase
Method…what is that?
The
IntraLase Method is a 100% blade-free
way to perform LASIK surgery- the
most advanced there is. During any
LASIK procedure, the doctor must
first create a tiny flap of tissue
at the very front of your eye and
fold it back so your treatment can
be performed. Traditionally, a hand-held
blade has been used to create this
flap. The blade is only capable
of making a single, one-dimensional
cut across the cornea; while the
IntraLase Method gives Dr. Daubert
the ability to tailor the dimensions
of your corneal flap to the angle
of its edges, for premium customization.
With the IntraLase Method, rapid
tiny pulses of harmless laser light
are used, drastically reducing the
chance of complications and infections.
Does LASIK
hurt?
No,
the cornea is easily numbed with
anesthetic eye drops. Patients report
little, if any, discomfort both
during and after the procedure.
How long
will the laser vision correction
take?
The
laser vision correction takes 10,
15, to 40 seconds of laser time,
depending on the amount of correction
that is needed. The total time in
the procedure room is less than
15 minutes per eye.
What kind
of results can be expected from
LASIK?
During
US clinical studies, over 95% of
patients achieved results of 20/40
or better (sufficient vision to
obtain a driver's license without
restrictions in most states). Two-thirds
achieved 20/20 vision or better!
Every
patient heals at a different rate,
and many patients achieve legal
driving vision the very next day.
Your vision will continue to improve
over the next few weeks, and your
final results will be achieved within
a couple months.
How
soon can I go back to work after
having the treatment?
Typically,
patients can go back to work 2-3
days following the treatment. Because
of this, many patients prefer to
be treated on Thursday or Friday
afternoon in order to minimize time
away from work.
Does Florida
Vision LASIK offer financing?
Yes,
18 months with zero percent interest
financing is available through Care
Credit.
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