LASIK (IntraLase®)

Dr. Wong has over 10 years of experience in Laser Refractive Vision Correction both in the U.S. Army and in private practice. Thousands of our soldiers are better able to function in combat due to their independence from glasses, as well as Police and Fire Department personnel. Dr. Wong is a “Surgeon’s Surgeon” and has been entrusted to perform LASEK on other surgeons and physicians.

"As both a patient and Eye Surgeon, I personally experienced the benefits of LASEK while on deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom. My freedom from the burden of glasses allowed me to focus on the mission in the desert. I have personally seen the procedure can make a huge impact on combat effectiveness."

We are proud to offer the most advanced All Laser LASIK procedures available. Our latest addition of the Intralase Femtosecond Laser virtually eliminates the significant risks associated with traditional mechanical steel blade LASIK. Patient comfort and ease of procedure is greatly increased with this new technology. This technology has become the procedure of choice for NASA, and the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy.

The VISX S4 Excimer Laser is state of the art with CustomVue Treatment, Eye Tracker, and Iris Registration. A personalized, individual laser profile is created for each patients eye, and is then applied using tracking and mapping software to compensate for any unintentional eye movements. During your initial consultation, we will determine if you are qualified for this latest advancement in LASIK treatment.

The IntraLase® FS laser is a highly precise tool aiding in corneal flap creation, the first step in laser vision correction surgery.  During the procedure, the IntraLase laser fires 15,000 pulses per second into the cornea, where the flap can be created at a depth and diameter determined by the surgeon as appropriate for each individual patient.  In addition to benefiting from this pinpoint (2-3 micron) accuracy, patients who undergo surgery conducted with the IntraLase laser are less likely to need an enhancement (follow-up) procedure than with other technologies.

LASEK

LASEK, or Laser Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy, is a modification of the LASIK and PRK procedures. A flap of tissue is created in the outer layer of the cornea with a trephine, which has a finer blade than the microkeratome used in LASIK. The eye is bathed in a special solution. Then the flap is lifted so the central cornea may be treated with an excimer laser. More of the cornea is exposed for treatment than with LASIK, making LASEK a better choice for patients who require greater vision correction. After treatment the flap is replaced and allowed to heal. A contact lens may be worn for a few days until recovery is complete. Advantages of LASEK over PRK are diminished pain, shorter recovery time and a lower risk of infection.

PRK

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a procedure performed by the excimer laser. It can be used to correct myopia and/or astigmatism. Drops are placed in the eye to be treated to numb the eye. The patient is then positioned at the laser. The epithelium or outer layer of the cornea is then removed and the laser is used to shape the cornea to correct myopia or astigmatism.

This reshaping of the cornea allows the light rays entering the eye to be focused on the retina, resulting in clearer vision. Since the layer of cornea removed is so thin the cornea is not weakened. Usually one eye is done at a time, as usable vision may not return to normal for several days to several weeks, however occasionally both eyes are done at the same time.

A contact lens is placed on the eye and is left in place until the epithelium heals. This usually takes 3 days. Drops are used to help alleviate the small amount of gritty sensation and tearing that usually occur during this healing phase.

The vision starts to improve once the contact lens has been removed and continues over the next 4 to 6 months. Drops are usually used for 3 to 6 months. It is strongly suggested that one eye be treated at a time. The second eye can be treated once the first eye has achieved a reasonable level of vision. This may take from one week to several months.

Results are excellent with more than 95% of patients achieving an uncorrected vision that is good enough to drive a car. One of the main risks that can affect the results is the possibility of haze development during healing. The risk of this is minimal, but present, particularly in patients with high myopia.

Fee Schedule

The following are starting rates for LASIK/LASEK/PRK. Rates are quoted per eye, and are determined by your prescription and individual needs.

Our procedure fees reflect our enduring commitment to your vision correction. All evaluations, surgery, and follow up care are provided by the Ophthalmologist. Additionally, should your original correction procedure regress or require further improvement, enhancements will be provided at no additional cost within the first 2 years. (Normal aging process, physical state of the eye, and eye diseases may exclude you from this benefit.)

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