Recent advances in visioncorrection surgeries have been remarkable. But it can be difficult to see through all the medical jargon to understand what applies to our own eyes.
To get a good grasp, let’s assemble people into three age groups: 18 to 45, 46 to 65, and 66 and older.
In the 18 to 45 age group, Lasik is the top choice. Recent Lasik advances include wave front, astigmatism correction and blade-free Lasik.
FDA approval for laser vision correction starts at age 18. By that age, eyes start stabilizing. It is important to confirm that the eyes are stable.
Since Lasik is much safer than contact lenses, it is a natural choice for athletes and collegebound students.
In wave front technology, the entire treatment is executed with computers and lasers. With oversight by a skilled Lasik surgeon, a beam of light is first sent into the eye. This bounces off the retina and gets grasped and analyzed by the computers in the wave front machine.
Unlike a traditional eye exam at the optometrist, where asking “Is one better or two?” can drive a client nuts, the computerized analysis increases the accuracy. In fact, the level of accuracy with the wave front laser is nearly 100 times more than glasses or contacts.
Incorporating iris registration increases the accuracy of delivery. Here the laser identifies landmarks on the iris, the colored part of the eye, and moves with the eye.
The modern day flap-making devices are more advanced than the freehand blades of previous centuries. Today we have automated thin flap makers and the laser to create consistent uniform flaps.
There have also been different advances in FDA laser machines, such as Visx S4IR and Allegreto, which are the top two.
So today’s laser vision correction surgery is safer, longer lasting and provides better vision, especially at night, without any glare or halos.
Dr. Rajesh Khanna is the owner of Khanna Institute of Lasik at 179 Auburn Court, Ste. 1, Thousand Oaks. Email Khanna at lasik@khannainstitute.com.
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Los Angeles Lasik Expert Dr. Khanna Treats Patients LA CareNow Healthcare Event
CareNow recently held its annual four-day-long free clinic at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Over 3,500 uninsured Los Angeles residents received much needed free medical, dental, and vision services from over 600 medical professionals. Among them, Dr. Rajesh Khanna, Los Angeles Lasik surgeon did his part by servicing patients; providing free eye exams, diagnosing patients with vision problems, such as cataracts, providing updated prescriptions, and helping patients get fitted for glasses. Dr. Khanna was pleased to help a wonderful cause, such as CareNow, he is eager to aid and assist as many patients as possible. While checking the vision of one patient at the event he remarked, “During a time like this when all are struggling to stay afloat, medical professionals need to step up and contribute by servicing those in need of medical attention.” Dr. Khanna is extremely passionate about vision and often tries to assist patients by providing charity surgeries or free care in his Beverly Hills or Westlake Village offices. Dr. Khanna believes that great vision is important for people of all ages and plans on trying to spread vision education and reach patients all over the world. Patients were elated to receive care from esteemed surgeons such as Dr. Khanna, and the other talented medical professionals. Several community members and media outlets remarked how admirable it is for physicians and surgeons to take time, and effort to help those less fortune, truly in need of medical attention.
Over the course of the four-day event patients were able to receive not only vision and dental services, but a multitude of services including, free immunizations and screenings, such as mammograms and pap smears, tooth extractions, podiatry consultations, as well as medical education and counseling. CareNow even made it possible for patients to schedule free follow-up appointments for those in need of additional medical assistance. The event was made possible by the combined efforts of Los Angeles medical professionals in the dental, health and vision fields, and additional help from over 1,100 volunteers assisting physicians, spread awareness and providing for the under severed. Over the course of the four days more than 6,000 procedures and screenings were performed.
CareNow has proved to be a revolutionary and inspiring healthcare system that serves America’s urban communities. It is remarkable the amount of patients that were able to receive the free care that they so desperately needed during the short four day span in Los Angeles. CareNow is consistently working to brings medical care, awareness and optimism to uninsured inner-cities. It is through community resources, volunteers and medical professionals that CareNow is able to provide such services and free clinics to help those without access to the healthcare. The organization is funded by generous donations and the volunteer work of many skilled professionals, as they continue their mission to promote health and well being by facilitating sustainable, quality health care all across the United States.
Khanna can be reached by phone at 1-877-2-KHANNA or via email with the convenient form on the website. For more information, visit the website at http://www.khannainstitute.com.
ABOUT RAJESH KHANNA
Dr. Rajesh Khanna is an internationally recognized LASIK and refractive vision care specialist. He graduated among the top of his class in medical school and is a member of the UCLA faculty. Utilizing his skills to instruct a new generation of eye surgeons on the safest and most effective techniques and procedures, he pioneered many of today’s techniques in LASIK and refractive surgery. Khanna invented a variety of instruments to aid in surgeries and speaks at a myriad of national and international professional venues each year. He participates in refractive surgery conferences and wet labs worldwide. Featured extensively in print and broadcast media, he’s received prestigious awards and honors from the World Health Organization. He’s a member of the American Medical Association, the prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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Over the course of the four-day event patients were able to receive not only vision and dental services, but a multitude of services including, free immunizations and screenings, such as mammograms and pap smears, tooth extractions, podiatry consultations, as well as medical education and counseling. CareNow even made it possible for patients to schedule free follow-up appointments for those in need of additional medical assistance. The event was made possible by the combined efforts of Los Angeles medical professionals in the dental, health and vision fields, and additional help from over 1,100 volunteers assisting physicians, spread awareness and providing for the under severed. Over the course of the four days more than 6,000 procedures and screenings were performed.
CareNow has proved to be a revolutionary and inspiring healthcare system that serves America’s urban communities. It is remarkable the amount of patients that were able to receive the free care that they so desperately needed during the short four day span in Los Angeles. CareNow is consistently working to brings medical care, awareness and optimism to uninsured inner-cities. It is through community resources, volunteers and medical professionals that CareNow is able to provide such services and free clinics to help those without access to the healthcare. The organization is funded by generous donations and the volunteer work of many skilled professionals, as they continue their mission to promote health and well being by facilitating sustainable, quality health care all across the United States.
Khanna can be reached by phone at 1-877-2-KHANNA or via email with the convenient form on the website. For more information, visit the website at http://www.khannainstitute.com.
ABOUT RAJESH KHANNA
Dr. Rajesh Khanna is an internationally recognized LASIK and refractive vision care specialist. He graduated among the top of his class in medical school and is a member of the UCLA faculty. Utilizing his skills to instruct a new generation of eye surgeons on the safest and most effective techniques and procedures, he pioneered many of today’s techniques in LASIK and refractive surgery. Khanna invented a variety of instruments to aid in surgeries and speaks at a myriad of national and international professional venues each year. He participates in refractive surgery conferences and wet labs worldwide. Featured extensively in print and broadcast media, he’s received prestigious awards and honors from the World Health Organization. He’s a member of the American Medical Association, the prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
San Diego LASIK Surgery Practice Changes Name to Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute
SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Gordon & Weiss Vision Institute has announced it will be welcoming Dr. David Schanzlin to form the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute and continue providing procedures in vision correction in San Diego ranging from LASIK and cataract surgery to refractive lens exchange. Drs. Michael Gordon, Jack Weiss, and David Schanzlin say they are excited about the partnership and are confident the new name will continue to stand for the highest quality results and patient care for LASIK and cataract surgery in San Diego.
Formerly the Director of Keratorefractive Surgery at the University of California, San Diego Shiley Eye Center, Dr. Schanzlin has performed over 20,000 refractive procedures in over 26 years as a refractive surgeon and has developed a number of new technologies including Intacs, the excimer laser used in LASIK, and the Femtosecond technology used for bladeless LASIK flap creation. Drs. Gordon and Weiss say Dr. Schanzlin's experience helps round out their team of LASIK surgeons in San Diego to offer patients a wide variety of vision procedures backed by extensive credentials. They say the new transformations taking place at the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute are a welcome change that should help complement the strengths of their existing organization. "Being a part of Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision institute provides access to some of the world's best technology and the opportunity to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients," says Dr. Schanzlin.
The Gordon Weiss Vision Institute, founded in 1993, was the first practice to perform LASIK surgery in San Diego. In the past 30 years, its surgeons have completed over 45,000 refractive procedures. Doctors with the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute have all been trained as Corneal Specialists and Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Drs. Gordon, Weiss, and Schanzlin say they look forward to the opportunity to expand their efforts in vision correction and refractive surgery.
Throughout the transition of changing names and adding personnel, Drs. Gordon, Weiss, and Schanzlin say they hope to continue providing the utmost patient care and satisfaction. With a diverse array of advanced medical devices and eye surgery technology, the doctors say they are grateful to have the tools and talents to pursue the best results for their patients. According to Dr. Gordon, he believes the addition of Dr. Schanzlin will improve the practice as a whole. "Dr. Schanzlin's extensive research and clinical background complements the expertise and commitment to excellent surgical outcomes we have always strived for in our practice."
About the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute
With over 70 years of collective service to the San Diego community, the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute (GWSVI) offers a range of laser eye surgery procedures, pursuing the latest advancements in technology, research, and implementation of refractive surgical procedures. The GWSVI was the first practice in the world to have performed the Blade Free All Laser Custom Wavefront CustomCornea(R) procedure in 2003 and the first to bring laser assisted cataract surgery to San Diego.
With two locations at 8910 University Center Lane, Suite 800, UTC in La Jolla, San Diego, CA and 4910 Directors Place Suite 150 in San Diego, CA, the GWSVI can be reached at (858) 455-6800. It can also be reached online via the website gwsvision.com or facebook.com/lasiksandiego.
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LASIK Surgeon in Hawaii on How to Choose the Right Eye Doctor
According to the latest statistics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), approximately 800,000 refractive surgical procedures were performed in 2010. Dr. Alan Faulkner, a laser vision correction surgeon and eye doctor in Hawaii, says these statistics reflect the popularity of corrective eye surgery and indicate a need for patients to ensure their physician is qualified and experienced in ophthalmologic techniques. Dr. Faulkner discusses how to choose the right surgeon for a procedure such as LASIK surgery in Hawaii.
Thanks to recent developments in laser correction technology, Dr. Faulkner says LASIK and refractive eye surgeons are able to reduce the risks and side effects of procedures to a minimal amount. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, LASIK surgery complications now occur in less than 5% of all cases. Dr. Faulkner says that in order to maintain such a high degree of success, surgeons must pursue continued education in techniques and procedures in addition to their normal patient care. He says patients should be sure to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon who is active in the ophthalmologic community and who has a strict attention to patient safety and well-being.
Dr. Faulkner says another important attribute to look for in an eye doctor is dedication and personalized patient care. He recommends taking time to meet a surgeon and his or her staff while researching their credentials before undergoing any procedure. Through individualized and personal outlining of each patient's needs, Dr. Faulkner also says patients and doctors must maintain open communication in order to achieve the right results for each individual.
About Alan R. Faulkner, MD
Dr. Alan Faulkner earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and graduated from Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was elected to the National Medical School Honors Society Alpha Omega Alpha. Following graduation, he remained at Tulane to complete an internship in Internal Medicine, residency training in Ophthalmology, and a Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Ocular Oncology, and Orbital Disease. Dr. Faulkner is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, and a founding member of the American College of Ophthalmic Surgery.
Located at 1100 Ward Ave. Ste. 1000 in Honolulu, HI, Dr. Faulkner's practice can be reached at (808) 792-3937. It can also be contacted online at the website alohalaservision.com or facebook.com/alohalaservision.
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At his Hawaii eye care facility, Dr. Alan Faulkner says refractive surgical procedures have increased significantly in the past few years. The most recent surveys from the American Academy of Ophthalmology report that there were approximately 800,000 refractive surgical procedures performed in 2010, up more than 50,000 from 2009. As refractive and laser vision correction procedures continue to grow more popular, Dr. Faulkner says consulting with the proper doctor is essential to achieving the best results and improving vision. With procedures like LASIK and cataract surgery, he says high quality vision correction requires exact precision from the surgeon and an up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology.Thanks to recent developments in laser correction technology, Dr. Faulkner says LASIK and refractive eye surgeons are able to reduce the risks and side effects of procedures to a minimal amount. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, LASIK surgery complications now occur in less than 5% of all cases. Dr. Faulkner says that in order to maintain such a high degree of success, surgeons must pursue continued education in techniques and procedures in addition to their normal patient care. He says patients should be sure to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon who is active in the ophthalmologic community and who has a strict attention to patient safety and well-being.
Dr. Faulkner says another important attribute to look for in an eye doctor is dedication and personalized patient care. He recommends taking time to meet a surgeon and his or her staff while researching their credentials before undergoing any procedure. Through individualized and personal outlining of each patient's needs, Dr. Faulkner also says patients and doctors must maintain open communication in order to achieve the right results for each individual.
About Alan R. Faulkner, MD
Dr. Alan Faulkner earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and graduated from Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was elected to the National Medical School Honors Society Alpha Omega Alpha. Following graduation, he remained at Tulane to complete an internship in Internal Medicine, residency training in Ophthalmology, and a Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Ocular Oncology, and Orbital Disease. Dr. Faulkner is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, and a founding member of the American College of Ophthalmic Surgery.
Located at 1100 Ward Ave. Ste. 1000 in Honolulu, HI, Dr. Faulkner's practice can be reached at (808) 792-3937. It can also be contacted online at the website alohalaservision.com or facebook.com/alohalaservision.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Reasons To Consider Laser Eye Surgery
Those who have long suffered from refractive errors wіll bе glad tо know that therе are revolutionary laser techniques thаt can helр rid thеm оf the hassle of wearing corrective eyewear and benefit from a newfound sense оf freedom. These types of laser eye surgeries havе grown іn popularity in last couple оf years – with thе advancement оf technology and extensive surgeon research in this field – whісh has resulted іn а broader range оf people whо fall into thе suitability bracket.The mоst common (and successful) forms оf laser eye surgery usеd to treat refractive errors аrе LASIK аnd LASEK (PRK) procedures. Although very similar іn terms of results – wіth mоѕt patients regaining 20/20 or 20/40 (driving standard) vision – the procedures thеmselveѕ аrе slightly different. After undergoing a thоrough screening process, уour surgeon wіll determine your suitability fоr оnе of thе above surgeries. While LASIK іѕ the most common of all laser eye surgeries, candidates that hаvе a cornea that is nоt thick оr toо flat tо withstand the LASIK method сan be deemed suitable for thе LASEK procedure.
The laser eye surgery procedures
The LASEK procedure entails preserving the corneal epithelium – іn this waу іt differs from LASIK surgery as the ophthalmic surgeon does nоt create а corneal flap оr scrape and remove the epithelium. Instead, уоur laser eye surgeon will treat thе area with а diluted alcohol solution whісh loosens thе epithelium. They wіll thеn roll back the loosened tissue аnd work wіth a laser оn the exposed corneal tissue beneath. One thе surgery hаs beеn completed, the surgeon simply rolls back thе epithelium cells smoothly іnto their newly reshaped position. This reshaping process сhаngеѕ аnd channels thе refraction оf light which results іn vastly improved vision.
During LASIK eye surgery, your surgeon wоuld have examined уour cornea tо ensure thаt іt іѕ thick еnоugh to withstand thе treatment whiсh entails а laser оr a computer-controlled instrument creating а vеry thin, circular flap of tissue in thе outer epithelium. Once thіs hаs bеen cut away and moved aside, thе surgeon іѕ provided with а working space іn whiсh he reshapes the cornea to change thе light refraction in the eye.
No matter whо уоu are, laser eye surgery саn make the world оf difference to everyday activities. On top оf the vast improvement in vision, many people who havе undergone this procedure boast of аn improved self-confidence аnd a mighty boost tо thеir self-esteem.
Which refractive errors arе correctable?
Laser eye surgery іs оnе оf thе ideal options whеn it cоmeѕ to correcting thе follоwіng refractive errors: People who have the conditions of hyperopia or long sightedness, myopia, short sightedness, and astigmatism can benefit from the procedure.
Not onlу аrе numerous people benefitting from improved vision, but mаnу stand testimony tо thе incredible difference this procedure сan make tо everyday life. A LASIK or LASEK laser eye surgery procedure means that the patients whо were previously hounded by the financial qualms of glasses or contacts are free of thе hassles and afforded thе freedom tо make theіr form оf corrective eyewear, redundant. Simple tasks like catching a ball, reading thе paper оr admiring a view are made simpler and more enjoyable. Another fantastic feature оf thiѕ partісular form оf laser eye surgery іs the fact thаt patients hardlу experience pain, in fact – the procedure involves littlе to nо discomfort.
Post laser eye surgery treatment
To ensure a speedy recovery and relieve any pоѕsiblе temporary discomfort, patients аre givеn prescribed medicated eye drops. To avoid thе accidental rubbing оf eyes whіle sleeping, patients аre provided wіth a night shield fоr roughly the fіrst week. In ѕomе cases, patients arе fitted with soft contact lenses whіch alѕo provide furthеr protection and aid the healing process.
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