Doctor Boothe Eye Care

Factors That Affect Your Vision After Lasik:

* Condition and optical properties of the cornea
* Refractive errors before surgery (nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism)
* Level of correction required for the elimination of the refractive errors
* Quantity and quality of your tears
* Your age

According to Dr. Boothe, a satisfaction with your surgery results depends mostly on setting your expectations before Lasik. If your result match or surpass them, there are no misunderstandings. But if you expected for an unrealistic outcome, you may feel disappointed after surgery.

You should remember that Lasik procedure is intended to help patients get rid of eye glasses or contact lenses. The surgery helps the vast majority of patients to see better, but a small number of people may notice that their vision has become not as good as it was when they had been wearing eyeglasses.

Intacs for Ceratoconic Patients.

For Dr. William Boothe, the most important step before performing Lasik or Epi-Lasik is thorough tests of the cornea’s topography. Often, patients with ceratoconic eye problems are not suitable candidates for Lasik or Epi-Lasik procedures. In some cases Dr. Boothe considers using an Intacs corneal implant (made by Addition Technology, which is based in Des Plaines, Ill.).

Boothe Eyecare and their qualified staff successfully used Intacs to increase eyesight acuity and decrease major deviations, astigmatism and cornea steepness. Some patients who underwent the implant operation reported suffering mild pain and/or postoperative side effects such as temporary eye irritation and itching. Such uncomfortable side effects continue for no more than three weeks after the implantation.
Sometime patients cannot resist rubbing their eyes due to the itchy feeling and it may lead to the displacement of the Intact implant. In these cases, the postoperative period might become longer than usual. Dr. Boothe may choose to prescribe to patients with the potential to such postoperative side effects NSAIDs treatment for 4 days following the Intacs procedure. Due to the NSAIDs, the uncomfortable feeling and rubbing in the eyes are lessened. If some patients are allergic to this treatment Dr. Boothe can use olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution to lessen rubbing of the eyes.

For a long time I suffered from myopia and for about 3 years I felt uncomfortable and a bit afraid when I was driving. When I searched the internet I found the website, address and phone number of Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center and I was interested, especially in the IntraLasik option. I decided to go to a free consultation with Dr. Boothe and made an appointment easily over the phone.

I agreed to do the eye correction surgery a few days after my consult. The technology and the staff were the deciding factors. At Boothe’s Center I liked the attention from all personnel. Especially I want to convey my great thank you to Dr. Boothe himself. I liked his combination of such quality professionalism with humane approach. Many thanks!

Without any doubt you should do your laser eye surgery at Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center. Why am I so confident? Because I had my own experience and regained my vision after Lasik. My surgery was done by a professional ophthalmologist – Dr. Boothe – and the result was great. Now I have 20/20 vision and 2 years after surgery my eyesight has not deteriorated. It is wonderful to be able to see everything after 6.5 vision. Dr. Boothe’s assistant spent a lot of time to test my eyes in the different exam rooms. After this Dr. Boothe thoroughly explained to me the eye problems I’m having and recommended the best treatment for these conditions (astigmatism and myopia). I did feel totally comfortable and his assistants made me feel at ease and calm.

The surgery was performed professionally. I felt no discomfort or pain and during the procedure. Everything went well. I would never trust my eyes to any other surgeon. I am sure that it is not wise to experiment with unknown ophthalmology centers. I am convinced that Dr. Boothe is a highly skilled surgeon and his staff is good highly trained.

Lasik was not the cheapest procedure for me but I got what I paid for. I hope that many of Dr. Boothe’s patients agree with me.

Although many people are currently thinking about having Lasik eye surgery done, they are a bit vacillated to ask the questions that they have. People fear the unknown, because they just do not know all the details of the Lasik surgery. Dr. William Boothe of Boothe Laser Center will shed a bit of light on some of the most common fears related to Lasik, and will also discuss how it is experienced by the vast majority of patients that undertake the procedure.

The fear of pain during and right after the procedure is very common among most people that consider Lasik. Before the Lasik procedure starts, your surgeon puts anesthetic drops into the eyes. You may also receive a mild sedative to help you relax and to lessen any anxiety. Though a slight pressure to the eye may be felt during the surgery, the process itself is virtually painless.

The surgeon employs a special excimer laser to help remodel the cornea during the Lasik procedure. Dr. Boothe says that many people are afraid of the laser beam being directed into the eye, or that they might accidentally look away or blink while the procedure is on, and thus develop a serious complication with their eyes. But the fact is that the laser itself lasts only about ten to fifteen seconds for an eye, and the new Lasik laser devices he uses have a high speed eye tracker device to compensate for eye movements.

The fear of going blind after Lasik procedure is also one of the biggest fears that people have. According to the FDA studies and other clinical projects covering over one thousand of patients, there are no reported cases where somebody lost his/her sight because of the procedure. If you choose an experienced surgeon, your chances of risks or complications are very low. An eye surgeon like Dr. William Boothe with over a hundred thousand procedures under his belt will be able to deal with any unpredictable situations as they happen and correct them in real time.

Serious complications that may occur after Lasik are very rare and are currently in less than one percent of the patient population. In fact, the risk of permanent complications, even not serious ones, is less than three percent. It is extremely rare for a patient to have worse eyesight after a Lasik surgery. If you are interested in learning more, visit Boothe Laser Center in Plano Texas.

Thank you to all the dedicated, smart people who work under the guidance of Dr. William Boothe. Grateful to you all for the attention, for your humane patient care. I felt really great knowing that I’m in good hands and the team is working hard to make sure my eyesight will be improved significantly.

Almost a quarter century, I used glasses (-4). Now I am 32 years old. In December I did laser eye surgery with IntraLasik at Boothe Eyecare. I must admit, the first week was hard and I had all kind of eye issues. The doctor and his staff made sure any dryness and other problems I had are treated quickly. This week has passed and now everything is fine. This is a great joy to see without glasses, to drive behind the wheel without glasses, see nature in all of its glory…

First of all I want to say thank you to Dr. Boothe for his dedication to work and his kind attitude towards me. You are genuinely interested to help fixing problems of vision of your patients. I felt that your staff saw me not only as a “patient”, but also as a person. This is rare nowadays in healthcare. They understood my feelings, concerns, problems and always supported me. On the first visit to the center I met a very friendly member of staff. He was cautious, considerate, friendly, which naturally led me into doing the surgery at the Center. Everyone in Dr. Boothe’s staff has higher medical education, so they could professionally explain to me the deep nuances of ophthalmological procedures.

I made choice to do the procedure at the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center and immediately went to consultation with Dr. Boothe. Many thanks to Dr. Boothe and his assistants who thoroughly examined my eyes.

Next day I was scheduled for my surgery. I was so worried that I could conceal it. Dr. Boothe and his assistants noticed it and very skillfully and confidently, knowing my condition, supported me morally, soothed and took off my anxiety. Dr. Boothe with his helpers took only 12 minutes to compete my surgery. Dr. Boothe performed my laser eye surgery with great conscientiousness.

Most exciting for me was an hour after Dr. Boothe finished surgery. At first I saw only the outlines but after 20 more minutes I was able to clearly see the faces of the people who cared for me. Dr. Boothe has not only the ability, experience, sensitive hands, but also the talent to perfectly perform different procedures.

Thank you a great for making it possible to see everything and everyone, clearly and colorfully, far and near.

Why did I choose to do my surgery at Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center? First, my friend was adamant that I should go to the Boothe Center. My friend (Melisa) told me that this Center has a good reputation and experienced workers. She was right. The first consultation was very pleasant . I was calm and felt comfortable with the staff. The surgeon gave answers to my entire list of questions. He replied very carefully and seriously and I felt that he is a skilled surgeon. I liked that he told me about all the advantages and disadvantages of doing laser eye surgery. As far as it seemed, his assistants took care of each patient with great attention.

Second, I was told by my friends that Dr. Boothe is a professional and his center has the most modern techniques and laser equipments. That is why I had no doubt. After all what I saw I was sure that he can to improve my vision.

Third, I was confident that I want to be treated at the Boothe Laser Center because they have a high level of service and reasonable prices. They explained that they do not charge very high prices because they work with many people and therefore lower the average cost for patients while offering an individual approach to match the needs of each of their patients. I was surprised when Dr. Boothe staff member told me the cost of my operation. It was an affordable price for me – of course I do understand that firstly you must find a good doctor and than think about money.

Fourth, I got to know all I wanted and I agreed to have a laser eye surgery. The procedure of vision correction was successful. During the procedure Dr. Boothe told me what he is going to do and how I will be feeling. It calmed me because I could witness and understand the whole process. It took no more than ten minutes. It was not painful but a little unpleasant. After the Lasik I felt a slight irritation in the eyes but after a couple of hours I was fully recovered. Finally, I got special eye drops, protective shields and sunglasses.

Fifth, in conclusion I can say I am very glad that I chose to improve my vision at the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center. I still can not get used to the idea that I do not need to use my contact lenses any longer. Now the world opens up before me in bright colors. I will always be grateful for Dr. W. Boothe for his honesty and professionalism. He has a dedicated, positive group of personnel around him who are real expertsabout Lasik.

- Josh G.

I have been wearing contact lenses and glasses for 19 years. I looked into Lasik surgery more than once but never found the right eye surgeon, then I meet Dr. Boothe. I had millions questions and he answered all of them. After my first my consultation I was ready to have my laser vision correction. My experience was great and the staff at Boothe laser center made me feel very comfortable and confident. The procedure itself took only 5 minutes and it was entirely painless. When I woke up the next morning, I could perfectly see without my contact lenses. I wish I had done it sooner.

J. R.

Astigmatism is a common eye condition, which is known as a refractive error as well as nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia) and characterized by the abnormal curvature of the cornea. Such a condition may hinder light from focusing properly on the retina, and blurry eyesight at both close and far distances may result, as the cornea is responsible for focusing the light which enters the eye.

Dr. William Boothe says that in a normal eye, the cornea has a plain and an evenly bent surface and light going through the cornea is focused equally on the retina. However, the anterior surface of the astigmatic cornea bulges more in one direction than in the other, thus the light beams cannot focus on a point causing distorted vision.

Ophthalmologists cannot define exactly the causes of astigmatism. Dr. Boothe as well as other eye doctors believes that in most cases it is present from birth and is presented together with myopia or hyperopia. In certain cases it is transferred from generation to generation.

Nowadays astigmatism and other refractive errors are corrected with the help of eyeglasses or special contact lenses. But the best way to treat this eye problem and not to wear any visual aids is a laser eye procedure known as Lasik. Board certified Boothe Eyecare has a tremendous amount of experience, doing surgeries each day. He has already performed over 121,200 Lasik surgeries and over 72,150 IntraLasik procedures. His Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center, which is located in Plano, Texas, offers only the latest FDA approved equipment and technologies.

To determine if you have astigmatism and what can be done about it if detected, your eyes will be examined by Dr. Boothe and his assistants. At first they will utilize a special corneal topography system to map the surface of your eyes and to measure the shape of corneas. Then they will gage a corneal thickness with the help of pachymetry test. All findings are necessary in order to evaluate whether you are a good candidate for the procedure and to have accurate readings before performing a laser eye surgery. For more information visit, Boothe Laser Center

The highly professional staff at the Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center focuses on each patient. The Boothe Center provides only the latest and state-of-the-art technologies. Dr. William Boothe has already won his fourth consecutive Consumers’ Choice Award for Lasik in Dallas. He is the most experienced and busiest IntraLasik surgeon in the world and he is currently offering his lowest price ever – $2500 OFF All Laser IntraLasik. If you are considering vision correction procedure, please call (214) 328-0444 or visit BootheLaserCenter.com for a free consultation.

If you are living in Texas and experiencing some vision problems, the best way is to visit Dr. William Boothe. His Eye Care & Laser Center offers its patients the next generation of laser vision correction – WaveFront Guided Customized IntraLasik. Pete O’Brien, former MLB player and one of many Dr. Boothe’s patients, says: “I’ve been to the couple of other laser centers and I realized that the technology Dr. Boothe had in his office was exactly what I needed. That’s why I went to Dr. Boothe”. If you are interested in consultation, call (214) 328-0444.

In normal eyesight, light rays initially pass through the cornea, the clear covering of the eye, and then through the pupil. Light then goes through the lens, which focuses the image on the back of the eye.

Lasik vision correction procedure is for people who are nearsighted, meaning that far objects are blurry because the far images are focused in front of the retina instead of on it.

During atypical Lasik surgery, a femtosecond laser or a cutting tool called microkeratome are utilized to create the flap on the cornea. The corneal layer is pulled back and the inner tissues of the cornea are reshaped with the excimer laser. The laser remodels the shape of the cornea so that images entering the eye will strike the retina more directly.

The aim of this procedure is to enhance the patient’s eyesight. Lasik therefore reduces the patient’s dependency on eyeglasses and contact lenses.

There are several potential complications associated with the Lasik surgery that should be discussed with an eye surgeon prior to your procedure.

Dr Boothe Eye Care & Laser CenterJohn Sponsler, radio personality, spoke warmly of Dr. Boothe and his staff saying that they treated him like a little baby. He said, “I was in-and-out in less than 45 minutes with the whole procedure. The next morning I woke up and I was seeing 20/20. Dr. Boothe is great.

I underwent my Lasik on February at the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center and I want to say that now there is no one happier than I! I had astigmatism in both eyes and my contact lenses could not really rectify this. Two months later I am still amazed at being able to see. Those people who do not have such eye problem cannot even imagine how it feels to go from not even being able to see anything a foot from your face without lenses to seeing perfectly clear. Nowadays I have 20/20 vision thanks to the Lasik procedure and Dr. Boothe. The surgery was not expensive because the Boothe Laser Center offered very affordable financing options.

Thank you for everything!
Danny J.

It is very important for airlines’ pilots as well as other people who fly private airplanes and military pilots to see perfectly clear while performing their flight duties as they bear responsibility for passengers’ lives. There is a need for pilots to maintain optimal eyesight so they can precisely read the plane’s navigational instruments and maps as well as detect other airplanes and runway obstructions that create safety hazards.

That is why several pilots considered and had laser eye surgery done at Boothe Eyecare and Laser Center in Plano, Texas, to correct their eyesight and reduce the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. The Lasik procedure can give 20/20 vision or even better to patients who have myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.

For the pilot who is going to stop using contact lenses or eyeglasses, Lasik eye treatment is a real option now because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does accept laser eye surgery such as Lasik as an effective method of vision correction. In accordance with the Federal Air Surgeon’s Medical Bulletin, the FAA accepts Lasik for pilots, as long as the FAA examining eye surgeon reports that the procedure did not result in complications or considerable side-effects, and the patient’s eyes are completely healed and visual sharpness is stabilized one to six months post-operatively. Eye examination will ensure that the pilot is ready to effectively carry out flight duties.

After procedure and recovery, Dr. Boothe will fill out some FAA forms as part of the administration eyesight requirements. If you are commercial pilot or air force pilot, you should get an approval from your air carrier or commanding officer, in writing, before Lasik procedure. Most airlines determine their own medical standards. This is a great alternative that improves performance and decreases the chance of having any eye complications while flying.

Dr. William Boothe can determine if you are a good candidate for the Lasik surgery. It is important that the eye doctor and patient agree on the postoperative expectations before the procedure as well as give careful consideration to all of the possible risks and complications.

Glaucoma is one of the worst enemies of our eyes and it is a very common cause of blindness in the U.S. Dr. William Boothe, one of the most experienced Lasik surgeons, says explains that glaucoma is a disease that damages the eyes’ optic nerves because of the pressure inside of eyes and may lead to complete vision loss. In the case of glaucoma, the pressure inside the eye increases as the passages are clogged or blocked, and thus the fluid drains too slowly out of the eye. Often called the “silent thief of sight”, glaucoma can harm your eyesight so insensibly you may not notice any pain or loss of vision until the disease is much neglected progresses and serious damage is done.

According to Dr. William Boothe, glaucoma is a potentially destructive eye disease that may lead to permanent loss of eyesight if not diagnosed and treated. The person is at high risk of having glaucoma if he or she:

– is older than forty years
– has a family history of this disease
– has high intraocular pressure
– is very nearsighted
– is of African origin
– has diabetes

The only way to stop eyesight loss and prevent blindness from glaucoma is timely detection and treatment of the disease. That is why we should not forget to check our eyes from time to time. Dr. William Boothe makes believes that it is possible to successfully control glaucoma with little or no further eyesight loss if diagnosed at an early stage. Special eye drops and medications are used first to lower intraocular pressure and to help control glaucoma. Also In more advanced cases, this disease can needs to be treated with surgery and lasers.

Patient with glaucoma, who experience increased eye pressure, cannot be a good candidates for Lasik. Nevertheless, if the glaucoma is well controlled, there might be a chance that this laser vision correction is will still be an option however.

Before Lasik as well as other forms of laser refractive surgery, Dr. William Boothe performs a complete eye examination of each patient’s eyes to make all needed observations and to determine if the Lasik procedure can be performed.

Laser vision correction such as Lasik is very safe, but you should not forget to follow Dr. William Boothe’s directions during recovery time and take a good care of your eyes in order to decrease the chance of potential complications. You will most likely be recovered from Lasik within one or two days, but you should wear special protective glasses and use eye drops to keep your eyes moist during this period. You should not touch and rub your eyes. Dr. Boothe wants you to have 20/25 or better eyesight – that is why it is utterly important to have high-quality eye care after your laser vision correction. After the Lasik procedure some side effects may take place, but these should not be a major concern. In most cases these post-op problems are slight and temporary, and usually cease within a month.

Finally, here are some historical facts and statistics for you to know about Lasik. The first U.S. Food and Drug Administration test of the excimer laser was started in 1989. But the first Lasik laser eye correction with excimer laser, that has got the approval of this organization within the United States, was performed on nearsighted patient in 1998. By the way, Dr. William Boothe was the first specialist in the area to utilize FDA approved laser, and in 1999 he was named VISX Surgeon of the Year. Nowadays it is considered as one of the most popular and efficacious surgeries – more than 700,000 Lasik procedures are performed each year. Due to the available data, people with myopia can get 20/20 or even better vision in over 90% of cases after getting Lasik done. The incidence of any serious complications such as infection is very low (less than 0.1%).

“I was searching the internet to find information on treatment for my astigmatism and got to know that Dr. Boothe is one of the most experienced surgeons performing Lasik vision correction on such patients as myself. Well it has now been over two years since Dr. Boothe performed my IntraLasik and I couldn’t be any happier. The procedure was fast (it took only nine minutes to operate my both eyes) and entirely painless. Next morning I could even read my book without glasses. My surgery outcomes were great and I went from having very poor eyesight to perfect 20/20 one, and I still see clearly after 2+ years from the date of surgery.”

Jessica W.

As you may have read before, the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center offers both traditional Lasik and newer IntraLasik technology and utilizes only the latest and the most advanced equipment for the laser procedures. Dr. William Boothe has already performed over 117,000 Lasik surgeries and around 85,000 Laser or IntraLasik procedures and is the most experienced surgeon in his area. Let us explain the difference between these two types of laser eye correction.

During a traditional Lasik, Dr. Boothe cuts a thin flap on the eye with a special mechanical device that has a metal blade called a microkeratome. Then the flap is turned aside and the surgeon has access to the inner corneal layer. After that an Excimer laser is utilized to remodel a corneal tissue. This process is aimed to correct refractive errors of the eye. In the end, the flap is carefully restored to its place to heal. In spite of the fact that this Lasik technique always worked well, the performance of the microkeratome can be unpredictable and some complications have occurred. Due to unpredicted complications, Dr. Boothe stopped using the microkeratome blade for over 8 years. Doctor Boothe only uses the most advanced laser technology for laser eye correction.

The most important part of laser eye correction is the flap creation. Today there is a newer laser technology, known as IntraLasik and performed by Dr. William Boothe. This is the first Lasik procedure that uses only a computer-controlled, accurate laser system instead of the microkeratome to create a corneal flap (unlike traditional Lasik). Utilization of the laser reduces the possibility of some complications connected with cutting a well-defined flap. The consistent accuracy of the technology makes it possible to treat even those patients who have really thin corneas.

Whatever the case, Dr. Boothe is absolutely sure that both Lasik and IntraLasik are very safe procedures and there are the same visual outcomes after these surgeries. Of course, the right choice has to be of great importance to patients when choosing a surgeon and a laser center.
For more information about the laser eye correction and the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center visit BootheLaserCenter.com.

Nowadays more and more people prefer to have laser eye surgery rather than to wear glasses or contact lenses. The most popular types of laser eye surgeries are Lasik and Lasek. Lasik is typically in higher demand because of its quicker period of recovery. It is possible to return to normal activities such as driving or reading within a couple of days after Lasik procedure, unlike Lasek, which can take up to a week or more to recover from.

In cases when the surgeon treats people who suffer from diabetes, there are certain aspects he/she must consider. The following issues must be taken in account before performing laser eye surgery on people with diabetes:

1) Slower recovery – Some laser eye surgeons believe that it is better to perform IntraLasik for people with diabetes, who typically heal slower. It is the latest and the most advanced type of Lasik and it usually offers quicker recovery time of the cornea. For example, Dr. William Boothe from Plano, TX, can even customize the corneal flap for each individual patient with the help of this technology. Since IntraLasik has shown consistent accuracy, it is used to help patients who were once told that they were not candidates for laser eye correction.

2) Central diabetic retinopathy – Many surgeons will decide not to treat patients with diabetes because there are many risks involved. If you visit our website (BootheLaserCenter.com) and view our checklist for Lasik or Intralasik, we do not recommend Lasik for people with severe diabetic eye disease. Unfortunately, laser eye surgery is unlikely to improve your vision in case you have medical complications which were caused by central diabetic retinopathy.

We recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced eye surgeon such as Dr. Boothe to check if you are a candidate for laser eye surgery. Majority of laser eye surgeons will only operate on patients with well controlled diabetics with stable blood sugar levels and minimal diabetic retinopathy.