It is necessary to be patient and not to jump to conclusions about the results of your vision correction. You will be able to see without eyeglasses the very next day, but your vision acuity may fluctuate within several months following surgery.
If you are not satisfied with your vision six months later after Lasik surgery and experience discomfort when driving or doing other things, you should consult with your doctor. If an incomplete correction is detected during your post-Lasik examination, the doctor will either suggest that you wear eyeglasses which have a slight correction or have revision Lasik surgery at a later date.
In order to determine if you are a good candidate for revision Lasik procedure, the doctor will check the same parameters which had been evaluated before the first vision correction. Dr. Boothe explains that special attention will be focused on the residual corneal thickness as it plays a main role in determining if you are eligible for revision laser eye correction procedure.
It is necessary to be patient and not to jump to conclusions about the results of your vision correction. You will be able to see without eyeglasses the very next day, but your vision acuity may fluctuate within several months following surgery.
If you are not satisfied with your vision six months later after Lasik surgery and experience discomfort when driving or doing other things, you should consult with your doctor. If an incomplete correction is detected during your post-Lasik examination, the doctor will either suggest that you wear eyeglasses which have a slight correction or have revision Lasik surgery at a later date.
In order to determine if you are a good candidate for revision Lasik procedure, the doctor will check the same parameters which had been evaluated before the first vision correction. Dr. Boothe explains that special attention will be focused on the residual corneal thickness as it plays a main role in determining if you are eligible for revision laser eye correction procedure.
William Boothe, MD, is a fellowship trained vision correction surgeon who is committed to helping Dallas LASIK patients achieve the best vision possible while eliminating the need for eye glasses. He has performed more than 69,000 IntraLASIK vision restoration procedures using state-of-the-art technology that allows him to perform a highly precise, accurate treatment with maximum patient safety. Dr. William Boothe is widely recognized as a leading refractive surgeon who has won numerous ophthalmologic awards as a testament to his surgical skills, experience and success. His impressive credentials and quality patient care have attracted individuals from all over the world who travel to Dallas to visit Dr. Boothe.
Dr. Boothe strongly believes that he and his premier vision correction team of well-trained medical professionals have a duty to use the latest, most technologically advanced equipment for all vision correction procedures. At the prestigious Boothe Eye Care facility, LASIK Dallas patients can be sure they are receiving the best vision correction treatment possible. To learn more, please call Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center at (214) 328-0444.
Refractive Errors - imperfections in the focusing power of the eye, for example, hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism( DR. WILLIAM A. BOOTHE)
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Dr William Boothe => Overcorrection is a complication of refractive surgery where the expected amount of correction is more than desired and often occurs where healing regresses less vigorously than predicted.
Acuity is clearness, or sharpness of vision.
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INTACS, is a procedure for reducing a mild degree of myopia and is being studied for reducing both hyperopia and astigmatism. INTAC inserts are an alternative to laser surgery. INTAC inserts are tiny, crescent-shaped prescription material made of plastic polymer. The inserts are implanted in the periphery of the cornea during a surgery process. They are usually not noticeable and require no maintenance like contacts. The effect they have is to flatten the cornea for better focusing and providing crisp vision. INTAC inserts can be removed and replaced if a need for prescription changes. Removal of INTAC inserts causes vision to regress to the condition they were before the insertion of INTACs.
Topography - (tuh-PAHG-ruh-fee) The contours of a surface; as in corneal topography, which can be recorded by a corneal topographer.( DR. WILLIAM A. BOOTHE - LASIK SURGERY)
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Dr. William Boothe => As we age, the lens of the eyes becomes rigid, loses its flexibility, and thus its ability to focus as well. The exact cause of presbyopia is still under research and debate. One theory is that the fibers in the lens become stiffened and are unable to change shape as well. Another theory is that the lens grows too big and is not able to change shape as well. Other factors such as trauma, occupation, and lifestyle may be factors as well.
Newer allergy eye-drop preparations: Recently, new classes of eye drops for the treatment of itching due to allergy have become available over the counter. Zaditor, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drop, is an example of these.
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Anterior Ocular Segment - A name for the parts of the eye that are in front of the lens, namely, the cornea, anterior chamber, iris and ciliary body
The inner sides of the eyelids, which touch the front surface of surface of the eye, are covered by a thin membrane (the palpebral conjunctiva) that produces mucus to lubricate the eye. This thin membrane folds back on itself and covers the visible sclera of the eyeball. (This continuation of the palpebral conjunctiva is called the bulbar conjunctiva.) Natural oil for the tears is produced by tiny glands located at the edges of the eyelids, providing additional lubrication for the eye. The main component of tears are formed by the lacrimal gland located under the upper lid at the outer corner of the eye. The tears are composed of a combination of the substances produced by the lacrimal gland, the oil glands, and the mucus glands. Tears flow toward the nasal side of the eye and drain into the lacrimal sac in the area between the eye and the side of the nose( LASIK DALLAS - Dr William A. Boothe)
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LASIK DALLAS - Dr William Boothe => Flying Spot - A method of applying the excimer laser light used in refractive surgery. A flying spot laser is used, which has a 1mm - 2mm diameter light beam. The computer that controls the laser is programmed to send pulses to changing spots on the cornea, with no spots overlapping. Part of the ophthalmic laser system is an eye tracker, which responds to all eye movement during surgery. So even if the eye moves while it’s being treated, the entire targeted area will be treated, because the treatment plan has determined where the laser should shine, in the series of flying spots that will cover it entirely, and the whole system moves to correspond with any eye movements during surgery.
Dominant Eye - The eye that looks directly at an object. The non-dominant eye looks at it from a slight angle, and this combination creates depth perception.
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Rapid changes in blood sugar can cause temporary blurring of vision in both eyes even if retinopathy is not present.( DR. WILLIAM BOOTHE - EYE CENTER)
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LASIK EYE - Dr William Boothe => Astigmatism - a distortion of the image on the retina caused by irregularities in the cornea or lens
With any type of glaucoma, periodic examinations are very important to prevent vision loss. Because glaucoma can progress without you noticing, changes to your treatment may be necessary from time to time
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Pseudoexfoliation abnormal deposits of white, flaky material seen on the structures in the front part of the eye that may be associated with cataracts and high pressure in the eye or glaucoma.
Transition Zone - In a laser procedure, the area between the optical ablation zone and the untreated area of the cornea. The laser removes tissue more deeply in the center of the ablation zone, and gradually tapers off through the transition zone, to the original corneal tissue outside the ablation zone.( LASIK EYE - DR WILLIAM A. BOOTHE)
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Dr William A. Boothe => To correct astigmatism contacts called toric, can be specially designed for people with astigmatism. Minor degrees of astigmatism can be corrected with soft toric lenses. High degrees of astigmatism are better corrected with eyeglasses or RGP toric contact lenses. Toric contact lenses are more expensive than normal contacts because of the extra correction provided on them. Surgical treatments for astigmatism include LASIK Eye Surgery (Laser in-situ keratomileusis) and CK (Conductive keratoplasty) for people over 40, Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK), and Orthokeratology. LASIK reshapes the cornea by removing tissue. In Astigmatic Keratotomy, an older treatment, an eye care surgeon places incisions in the periphery of the cornea to change its shape for better vision. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, uses RGP contact lenses to gradually reshape the cornea. The reshaping of the cornea is not permanent however and the special contact lenses will still be worn a few hours a day to keep the new shape. Only minor degrees of astigmatism are best treated with this method. The correction of astigmatism is constantly being researched. New advances in materials and technology will greatly help people with astigmatism see clearly again.
If you notice words looking blurry on a page, a dark or empty area in the center of your vision, or crookedness of straight lines, you may have symptoms of macular degeneration. You may lose vision in one eye but be able to see well out of the other eye. You will notice central vision problems more quickly if both eyes have macular degeneration.
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Conjunctivitis - (kun-junk-tih-VI-tis) Inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a thin mucus membrane covering the inside surfaces of the eyelids and the white outer surface of the eye. It looks reddened and itches. It’s a contagious conditions and can be treated with eyedrops.
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Wavelength - The distance between the top of one wave and the top of the next. Used of light waves. Specific wavelengths equate to specific colors. The excimer laser used in LASIK procedures is 193 nm in wavelength, which is an ultraviolet light (beyond the violet area, and therefore invisible to our eyes).( DR. WILLIAM A. BOOTHE - LASIK SURGERY)
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Dr William Boothe => Vehicles: An ophthalmic vehicle is added to a product to enhance drug action by increasing the viscosity (thickness) of the product. Examples of ophthalmic vehicles are Dextran 70, gelatin, glycerin, poloxamer 407, and propylene glycol.
ALK - Automated Lamellar Keratectomy, a procedure to correct opacities on the corneal surface
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The cornea and natural lens of the eye focus light to create an image on the retina, much like the way the lens of a camera focuses light to create an image on film. The bending and focusing of light is also known as refraction. Imperfections in the focusing power of the eye, called refractive errors, cause images on the retina to be out of focus or blurredPeople that are nearsighted have more difficulty seeing distant objects than near objects. For these people, the images of distant objects come to focus in front of the retina instead of on the retinaIdeally, phakic lenses cause light entering the eye to be focused on the retina providing clear distance vision without the aid of glasses or contact lensesSurgery is not required to correct nearsightedness. You can wear glasses or contact lenses instead to correct your vision. Depending on how nearsighted you are, and other conditions of your eye, other refractive surgery (surgery to correct refractive errors) options may be available to you, including PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and LASIK (Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis)Phakic lenses are intended to be permanent. While the lenses can be surgically removed, return to your previous level of vision or condition of your eye cannot be guaranteedPhakic intraocular lenses are implanted in the eye without removing the natural lens. This is in contrast to intraocular lenses that are implanted into eyes after the eye’s cloudy natural lens (cataract) has been removed during cataract surgeryAccommodation the ability of the eye to increase its focusing power. As an object is viewed closer up, greater focusing power is needed to continue to see it clearly.
Many people with diabetes have mild NPDR, which usually does not affect their vision. Vision is affected by problems with the macula, a small area in the center of the retina that allows us to see fine details clearly. The macula can either swell (edema) or have its blood supply cut off (ischemia).( DR. WILLIAM A. BOOTHE - LASIK)
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Dr. William Boothe => Contact Lens, Toric - Contact lenses designed to correct astigmatism, with two curvatures at different angles, one for astigmatism, and the other for hyperopia or myopia. They have the ability to remain in place despite blinking and eye movements, so that they give you clear vision
Double vision - Seeing objects in duplicate, with the second image being lighter and less distinct. Also known as ghosting.
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American College of Surgeons - A professional membership organization for surgeons. Its members are known as Fellows and often put FACS after their name for Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Hyperopia - the inability to see near objects as clearly as distant objects, and the need for accommodation to see distant objects clearly.( DALLAS LASIK - DR BOOTHE)
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LASIK DALLAS - Dr William Boothe => “Wet” Macular Degeneration (exudative)
Intraocular Pressure - The pressure within the eye is determined by how much aqueous fluid is created and drained inside the eye. An increase in intraocular pressure can put pressure on the optic nerve, causing serious vision problems. The intraocular pressure is measured with a tonometer.
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Corneal Refractive Therapy - A reshaping of the eye with contact lenses, also called Orthokeratology. These lenses are rigid and worn while you sleep, so they gently persuade the eye to change its shape by the time you wake in the morning. The effect lasts only a day or two, so you need to wear these lenses every night. It was approved by the FDA in June, 2002 and is a non-surgical way of temporarily creating the effect created permanently by LASIK surgery
These aberrations include starbursts, ghosting, halos, double vision, and a number of other post-operative complications listed belowConcern has long plagued the tendency of refractive surgeries to induce higher-order aberration not correctable by traditional contacts or glasses. The advancement of LASIK technique and technologies has helped reduce the risk of clinically significant visual impairment after the surgery. One of the major discoveries was the correlation between pupil size and aberrations: Effectively, the larger the pupil size, the greater the risk of aberrations. This correlation is the result of the irregularity between the untouched part of the cornea and the reshaped part. Daytime post-lasik vision is optimal, since the pupil is smaller than the LASIK flap. But at night, the pupil may expand such that light passes through the edge of the LASIK flap into the pupil which gives rise to many aberrations. There are other currently unknown factors in addition to pupil size that also affect higher order aberrations.( LASIK DALLAS - DR WILLIAM A. BOOTHE)
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LASIK EYE - Dr William Boothe => Farsightedness (Hyperopia) the inability to see near objects as clearly as distant objects. The need for accommodation to see even distant objects clearly, because the focusing power of the eye is too weak when the eye is not accommodating. Light rays come to focus behind the retina instead of on the retina when the eye is not accommodating.
Phakic with the natural lens of the eye; from the Greek word “phacos” meaning lens.
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Astigmatism is caused by an irregular shape of the cornea. In astigmatism, the cornea is shaped more like a football, an oval shape, than the normal round shape like a baseball. This irregular shape causes two images to be focused. A slight amount of astigmatism is normal in many people and does not require correction. Astigmatism is usually present since birth and generally worsens as we age.
Ortho-K and CRT are both more costly at startup than normal contact lenses and eyeglasses. However after the initial correction retainer contacts to keep the cornea the same shape generally cost around $100 to $200 a pair. Typically cost will range from $900 to $1800 with two sets of lenses and fittings. Insurance usually does not fully cover these procedures because they are elective procedure however partial coverage maybe available if normal contact lenses are covered.( DALLAS LASIK - Dr William Boothe)
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Dr William A. Boothe => ABO - American Board of Ophthalmology, a medical specialty board which offers education and examinations for ophthalmologists. Upon completing this 1 ½ year program, the ophthalmologist is Board Certified.
This can be disorientingCurrently manufactured excimer lasers use an eye tracking system that follows the patient’s eye position up to 4,000 times per second, redirecting laser pulses for precise placement within the treatment zone. Typical pulses are around 1 mJ of pulse energy in 10 to 20 nanosecondsAfter the laser has reshaped the stromal layer, the LASIK flap is carefully repositioned over the treatment area by the surgeon, and checked for the presence of air bubbles, debris, and proper fit on the eye. The flap remains in position by natural adhesion until healing is completedPatients are usually given a course of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops. These are continued in the weeks following surgery.
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Peripheral Iridectomy surgical removal of part of the iris near its outer edge.
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