Lasik technology is the most advanced type of vision correction surgery available today, combining microsurgical and excimer laser techniques. It is the safest and most effective method that preserves the anatomy of corneal layers. The fact is that it is difficult to find “right” center and of course Lasik surgeon who you will trust your eyes to. It is important to understand that the surgeon who you are talking at the moment is the person who can change your life for the better.

Dr. Boothe of Boothe Eyecare says the main issue is finding out how you feel in presence of your potential eye surgeon. If you find yourself hesitating or embarrassed during conversation, it would be better to continue searching for a doctor. You need to trust the surgeon on a psychological level. After all, excellent eyesight is an important component of your lifestyle.

If surgeon is not answering your questions, whatever you may ask, you should take a long hard look at his/her competence. Everyone knows that doctors, especially surgeons, are often very busy people, so try not to ask him/her obvious questions regarding the procedure, especially in this day and age where you can research and read online about each procedure and technology before coming in for a consultation. If you are only trying to extract further information from a doctor and not really going to undergo a surgery, he/she may notice it and not cooperate.

The bottom line is that your eye surgeon’s experience is the most important factor in finding the right doctor. Boothe Eyecare recommends that a professional Lasik surgeon will not mind if you are curious about his previous patients and the results of their surgeries. The way your surgeon is behaving during a consultation can assist you in determining whether he is the best choice for you. Only after having a conversation with Lasik surgeon you will be able to understand how competent and professional he/she is as well as how well he/she knows his/her work in all its smallest details.

Boothe Eyecare- How Does LASIK Work?

LASIK is an abbreviated form of Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis and it is used for correcting vision disorders. While performing a LASIK surgery, the corneal shape of the patient will be changed permanently to enhance sight and make the use of contact lenses unnecessary. The procedure is used to correct any kind of nearsightedness, as well as a few other conditions. The procedure can be performed on both eyes at the same time or can be performed on different times or days. Before doing the surgery, Dr. William Boothe will put anesthetic drops into the patient eyes so that the eyes’ surface will become numb and he patient will not feel pain during the operation. The patient’s eyelids will remain opened while performing the surgery, held by a lid speculum.

The surgical part of the procedure starts with a thin flap of the corneal tissue which is cut out from the outer layer of the eyeball using laser microkeratome. The corneal flap is then gently pulled back by our doctor as Boothe Eyecare, exposing the corneal tissue underneath. The doctor then uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea according to the specifications based on the results of earlier tests. After the corneal reshaping, the flap is repositioned onto the corneal tissue without any sutures. The same process will be performed on the other eye as well. Dr. Boothe will place a protective eye shield over the eyes to prevent rubbing while the patient is in the process of healing.

LASIK procedure can cure myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Myopia is the result of an eye structure that is too long and as a result a corneal curve which is greater than in a normal eye. A laser-assisted surgical procedure removes little part of cornea to make it more flat.Tthe LASIK surgery works very well with myopia. If the eye structure is too short, a condition which is medically called hyperopia, an excimer laser is used to lengthen the structure. Laser is also used to correct the elliptical corneal shape of patients suffering from astigmatism. The surgery is performed by pulsing laser on the surface of the eye. The microscopic corneal tissue is vaporized by the laser and our doctor knows how to control the number of pulses to correct the size and position of the cornea based on the medical conditions of each patient. Dr. William Boothe also will control the removal of corneal tissue, if needed.

Boothe Laser Center recommends that patients should rest for at least four hours after the surgery. Most of the people report an experience of itching and burning in the eyes, but this is temporary and patients are encouraged not to rub or scratch their eyes as there is a chance of getting the corneal flap dislodged from its position. Boothe Eyecare will provide you with a prescription to reduce discomfort. At the first appointment after the procedure, Dr. Boothe will remove the protective eye shield and examine your vision. In the rare case of an infection, he will prescribe eye drops to quickly heal it.

To achieve a stabilized level of vision after the surgical procedure, you have to wait at least for six months. Post-surgical care is important and the eyes should be protected from external injuries. Avoid any kind of extreme activities that may cause eye injury. Boothe Laser Center & their staff will instruct you about the post-surgical care to be taken.