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LASIK

What is LASIK Eye Surgery?

For over 15 years Drs. Christopher and Todd Larson and their experienced staff have been at the forefront of laser vision correction. Dr. Christopher Larson was the first in Sheboygan to use a diagnostic WavePrint™ system to map thousands of precise measurements used to better qualify candidates for CustomVue™ LASIK.

At Larson Eye Care we offer every patient the CustomVue LASIK treatment using WaveScan™ digital technology and the VISX Star™ Excimer Laser system. We offer traditional LASIK and iLASIK procedures. Call to schedule your Free LASIK consultation today to find out which one is right for you.

State-of-the-art technology offers precision and accuracy

CustomVue™ impressive results are made possible by the VISX WaveScan™ system. WaveScan™ technology was originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. This advanced technology is now used to measure a person’s vision to a level of precision not previously possible. The WaveScan™ system is 25 times more precise for measuring visual imperfections than the technology commonly used to prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Optimizing Your Personal Best Vision

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Using the measurement and correction technologies of CustomVue™ Larson Eye Care can develop an individualized laser vision correction plan that addresses your unique needs. CustomVue™ treatment uses the WaveScan™ system to measure and map the entire optical path of an eye. The resulting map produces a “fingerprint” of a patient’s vision providing the doctor with a precise and de­tailed guide to treatment.

“This enables us to correct a patient’s vision so that they get the best possible results ” says Dr. Christopher Larson. In the FDA clinical study 98 percent of patients saw 20/20 or better one year after the CustomVue™ treatment and many patients see better than 20/20.

A recent survey conducted on behalf of vision technology leader Advanced Medical Optics Inc. revealed that experiences with LASIK were overwhelmingly positive:

  • 94% said LASIK had improved their lives
  • 96% of patients agree that LASIK was a safe procedure

Sheboygan LASIK Eye Surgery

For over 15 years, Dr. Christopher Larson, Dr. Todd Larson and their experienced team of refractive specialists have been at the forefront of laser vision correction. At Larson Eye Care our unwavering commitment to personalized patient care, advanced surgical expertise and outstanding results, has merited the practice a reputation for excellence in the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. It’s no wonder that so many Sheboygan area patients have trusted their vision to the LASIK experts at Larson Eye Care.

At Larson Eye Care we offer every patient the CustomVue ™LASIK treatment using WaveScan™ digital technology and the VISX Star4™ Excimer Laser system. After careful analysis of extensive outcome data, Dr. Larson selected this state-of-the-art system for his patients because of this technology’s unprecedented level of precision, accuracy, safety and results.

Dr. Larson was the first in Sheboygan to use the diagnostic WavePrint™ system to map hundreds of precise measurements used to better qualify the right candidates for CustomVue™ LASIK and correct the eye’s unique visual imperfections. This clinically advanced individualized laser treatment means optimal results for our patients resulting in your personal best vision, without depending on glasses and contact lenses.

Take our LASIK self-test to see if you’re a good candidate for LASIK

LASIK Self-Test

LASIK FAQs

What is LASIK vison correction?

It is a surgical procedure that uses a cool (non-thermal) beam of light to gently reshape the corner’s the surface of the eye to improve vision. The laser removes microscopic bits of tissue to flatten the cornea (to correct nearsightedness) steepen the cornea (to correct farsightedness) and/or smooth out corneal irregularities (to correct astigmatism). The goal of laser eye surgery is to change the shape the cornea so it does a better job of focusing images onto the retina for sharper vision. LASIK and PRK are two types of laser vision correction.

It is a surgical procedure that uses a cool (non-thermal) beam of light to gently reshape the corner’s the surface of the eye to improve vision. The laser removes microscopic bits of tissue to flatten the cornea (to correct nearsightedness) steepen the cornea (to correct farsightedness) and/or smooth out corneal irregularities (to correct astigmatism). The goal of laser eye surgery is to change the shape the cornea so it does a better job of focusing images onto the retina for sharper vision. LASIK and PRK are two types of laser vision correction.

The FDA recognizes LASIK as proven safe and effective. Laser vision correction uses a cool (non-thermal) beam of light that is computer controlled. The surgeon turns the laser on and is able to turn it off at any moment. Many safeguards are in place to reduce the risk of error. However risks are associated with any surgical procedure.

Although no one knows the exact number of complications studies suggest that the incidence of minor difficulties such as dry eyes and nighttime glare is around 3 percent to 5 percent while the risk of serious incidents such as lost vision is thought to be less than 1 percent. There are no known cases of blindness from LASIK or PRK. Again outcomes generally are very good.

Yes in most instances both eyes will be done at the same time. Your surgeon will determine if there is a reason to do the eye surgery separately and discuss your options with you.

You wont feel pain during your LASIK procedure because your surgeon will place anesthetic eye drops in your eye first. Afterward you maybe prescribed pain medication if necessary. Many LASIK patients report no more than mild discomfort for a day or so after surgery.

The laser treatment itself usually takes less than a minute while the entire procedure takes approximately 15 minutes per eye. It’s important to note you will be at your surgery site longer than this time for pre-op and post-op care.

Your eye care practitioner can help you decide but here are some general guidelines: You must have healthy eyes “no glaucoma” infection cataracts severe dry eye or any other condition that would affect postoperative healing. You must be an adult: age 21 or older (with some exceptions). Your vision must be stable for at least a year before surgery. If you’re pregnant or nursing your hormonal levels can affect the shape of your eye. You will need to wait until your hormones are back to normal levels. You cannot have a degenerative or autoimmune disease since this would affect healing.

LASIK is an outpatient procedure. Someone else must drive you home because your vision will be a little blurry right after surgery. You will lie down in a reclining chair. The surgeon will place anesthetic drops in your eye position your head under the laser and place an eyelid speculum (retainer) under your lids to hold your eye wide open. In LASIK the surgeon creates a thin flap in the top of the cornea folds it back out of the way uses the laser to remove some corneal tissue and then puts the flap back in place. If you’re having PRK no flap is created: The laser simply removes the outer layer of the cornea (epithelium) which grows back after surgery.

You may begin driving as soon as you can see well enough excluding the day of your surgery.

Most people who have LASIK return to work the next day.

You may resume wearing eye make up two weeks after surgery. However it’s important to throw out your old makeup and buy new to decrease the risk of infection.

Some people experience dry eye after LASIK which usually is relieved with eye drops and disappears over time. Others may experience starbursts or halos around lights especially at night. Usually this effect lessens or disappears over time too. In a small number of people (probably less than 1 percent) their vision worsens rather than improves.

A small number of patients see well after surgery then experience regression a gradual worsening of vision. If this happens consult with your eye care practitioner to determine the cause and to see if retreatment (enhancement) is appropriate.

While most people see very clearly without glasses after laser vision correction you still might need or desire corrective lenses for certain activities (driving at night for example) if you have mild residual refractive error after surgery. If you’re over age 40 and have signs of presbyopia eyeglasses with progressive lenses will give you clear vision at all distances and also shield your eyes from dust debris and drying wind or air conditioning. Photochromic lenses are beneficial because they protect your eyes from 100 percent of the suns UV rays and darken automatically in sunlight. (This is particularly helpful if you are sensitive to light after surgery.) Whatever type of glasses you choose to wear after LASIK (including reading glasses) you will experience the best clarity and comfort if the lenses include anti-reflective coating. Ask your optician for details.

Please call our office at (920) 452-5400 and schedule a Free LASIK Consultation to find out if LASIK is right for you. We will be able to answer all your questions and let you know if you are a good candidate for LASIK!

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