Pennsylvania Custom LASIK Philadelphia, Bensalem PA | New Jersey Epi-LASIK Surgery Hamilton NJ

Are you looking for a surgeon to perform your custom LASIK in New Jersey or Philadelphia? The term Custom LASIK specifically refers to a wavefront technology treatment applied during laser vision correction. Wavefront LASIK is a promising new technology that provides an advanced method for measuring optical distortions in the eye. Measuring and treating these distortions goes beyond nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism. Wavefront technology actually profiles spherical aberration, coma, trefoil, secondary astigmatism, and other "higher order" aberrations. These higher order aberrations contribute about 20% of the normal eye's aberrations.

Physicians can NOW customize the LASIK procedure according to each individual patient’s unique visual map. The treatment is unique to each eye, just as a snowflake or DNA is unique. This modern wavefront technology functions by measuring how light is distorted as it passes into the eye and then is reflected back. Thus creating an optical map of the eye, highlighting distinct imperfections. In order to provide the best possible treatment outcome IC Laser uses only the state of the art technology to perform laser vision correction. We use the ALLEGRETTO WAVE™Excimer Laser to perform Wavefront-guided LASIK laser vision correction.

The ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ Excimer Laser is the next generation of excimer laser technology combining the wavefront analysis directly into the laser itself. Due to the ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ wavefront-optimized algorithm, the system delivers excellent results and a tremendous level of safety. The ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ excimer laser was acquired to provide the safest option for the patients of IC Laser Eye Care.

Epi-LASIK (epipolis laser in situ keratomileusis)

If you have been researching LASIK eye surgery you might have come across a new procedure called Epi-LASIK. This is a version of lasik eye surgery more commonly associated with (PRK). Epi-lasik is a recently adopted type of LASIK eye surgery and like LASIK it is performed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Epi-LASIK actually combines advantages from both PRK and traditional LASIK into one single procedure. Epi-LASIK is a new procedure and not every ophthalmologist in Philadelphia is certified or trained to perform this type of surgery. Please make sure you consult one of our competent staff before determining that this procedure might be good for you.

The Epi-LASIK procedure

Epi-LASIK involves cutting an ultra thin flap from tissue known as epithelium that covers the very front of the eye's surface or cornea. Epi-LASIK differs from LASIK primarily based around the type of flap created. The flap cut is so thin that it does not penetrate the actual cornea whereas LASIK actually penetrates into the cornea. With Epi-LASIK the surgeon uses epithelial separator to separate the sheet from the eye. After the epithelial separator has created this ultra thin flap the flap is lifted and carefully folded back. The next step involves using an excimer laser just like with conventional LASIK. The laser treatment then occurs, thus reshaping the surface of the eye. The epithelial flap is then gently repositioned back on the eye. A contact lens bandage may be required after the surgery to assist with the healing process.

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

PRK is often used in cases where traditional LASIK eye surgery is not a viable option. The procedure can be performed once the eye has been numbed with anesthetic drops. A speculum will be positioned to hold your eyelids back just like in LASIK so that your eyelids will not interrupt the actual surgery. The ophthalmologist will then remove the outer cornea cells and proceed with the actual laser treatment. The laser is then positioned to directly treat the cornea. This laser delivery takes less than one minute to complete for most patients. Once the laser treatment or refractive ablation is completed, the corneal curvature is reshaped, thus improving the refractive error. Your ophthalmologist will then place a bandage contact lens on the eye for improved comfort along with anti-inflammatory and antibiotic eye drops.

To Learn More About Laser Vision Correction, LASIK eye surgery CLICK HERE. If you are seeking LASIK in Philadelphia, southern New Jersey or Pennsylvania and would like to know if you are a candidate for laser eye surgery please feel free to fill out our self-evaluation test.