LASIK Eye Center of Silicon Valley

Wavefront LASIK

2008-09-03T12:48:00.000-07:00

At Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, we take great pride in providing our patients with the best and most current technology available. Wavefront LASIK falls in that category.

In a nutshell, wavefront technology is a form of mapping. Pretend you are holding a bundle of light rays. Now draw lines perpendicular to the tips of those lights. What you get is a map. Since we’re talking about your eyesight, you get a map of everything relating to the health of the eye – nearsightedness, farsightedness, halos, etc. Wavefront maps for eyes with perfect vision are flat. Eyes with less than perfect vision have a wavefront map that is bumpy and irregular.

The wavefront technology has greatly improved the ability of laser eye surgeons like Dr. Gary Kawesch to provide precision accuracy in your LASIK surgery. Plus, wavefront technology in LASIK surgery provides quicker healing and a lower risk of side effects.

Our staff welcomes the opportunity to tell you more about wavefront LASIK and our other laser vision correction procedures. We would love to show you around our comfortable, state-of-the-art vision center, too.

If you are considering wavefront LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please contact us today.

Modern LASIK Technology

2008-08-19T09:06:00.000-07:00

The world of laser vision correction has come a very long way in 50-plus years. The first oscillating blade, known as a microkeratome, was developed in the 1950s and was used to cut the ultra-thin corneal flaps allowing for the reshaping of the cornea. This is known as keratomileusis.

In the 1970s, RK (radial keratotomy) came along with PRK (photorefractive keratotomy) following close behind in the 1980s. Although these are laser vision correction procedures, they are not the same as LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis).

In the late 1960s, carbon-dioxide laser was developed and this formed the cornerstone of modern LASIK technology. By the late 1980s, the excimer laser (ultraviolet laser used to etch tissue) was introduced and quickly became the standard for LASIK procedures.

All of these discoveries and advancements have played a major role in developing the technologies of the 20th and 21st centuries. These include:

LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis): developed in the late 90s; designed for those who are not good LASIK candidates
Epi-LASIK (epithelial laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis): a cross between LASIK and LASEK; designed for those who have less steep myopia
Wavefront Technology: eye health mapping technology providing highly accurate measurements of eye health

Being committed to providing the most advanced vision technology available, Dr. Gary Kawesch and Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley are proud to offer these and many other superior laser vision correction options. We look forward to helping you find the option that is right for you.

If you are considering LASIK or laser vision correction in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please contact us today.

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

2008-08-04T08:58:00.000-07:00

RLE surgery is specifically designed for those over 50 wearing bi- or trifocals and don’t qualify for any other type of LASIK vision correction procedure. By replacing the impaired lens of your eye with an implantable lens, your vision can be dramatically improved.

Determining how you want your eyes to “sight” is one consideration. Monovision lenses allow your eyes to “sight” at the same distance. Multifocal lenses are designed so that one lens is “sighted” for distance and the other is “sighted” for near vision.

In addition, there are three brands of implantable lens that can be used based on your “sighting” needs. The ReZoom™ lens creates multiple points for your eye to focus allowing you the ability to see better at various distances.

The ReStor® lens has a multi-tiered surface similar to those found in other optical devices such as lighthouse lamps or microscopes. The tiers are actually concentric rings that allow you to see at all distances.

Perhaps the most unique implantable lens is Crystalens®. It is the only one of the three that flexes like your natural eye lens does. A healthy eye focuses by coordinating the bending and flexing of the cornea and crystalline lens based on whether the image is near or far. This lens can duplicate those movements and allows you to see both near and far without glasses or contacts.

Dr. Gary Kawesch welcomes the opportunity to discuss your vision needs in greater detail. There are several other laser vision correction procedures that might better fit your needs and we can help determine that with a complete eye examination and review.

If you are considering RLE in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please contact us today.

Why is LASIK Expensive?

2008-07-31T12:52:00.000-07:00

Not all vision centers charge a lot for their procedures. But you should be weary of those low cost offers. Generally, low cost LASIK procedures mean the center is using older, out-dated technology.

LASIK procedures done with current state-of-the-art technology are going to be more expensive. Technology is more costly. And you can’t have advanced technology without the staff training that goes with it. We will not subject our patients to less-than-professional care and that means we are continually taking educating our doctors and staff, learning about new techniques and investing in the latest technology.

We won’t subject our patients to outrageous pricing, either. We offer very reasonable pricing and a variety of payment options. If you wish to finance your gift of improved eyesight, we will be happy to help you pick the right option for you. These options include tiered pricing to match your budget, so you need not worry.

Your eyesight isn’t something to skimp on. When it comes to improving your vision, you want to be sure you are getting the best possible care from a highly qualified laser eye surgeon using the most advanced technology available. You want someone like Dr. Gary Kawesch and his staff at Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley.

Dr. Kawesch founded Laser Eye Center on the premise that we will always provide exceptional vision care using advanced technology and a highly-trained staff. That means you may have to pay a little more but you will be glad you did.

If you are considering LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please contact us today.

LASIK Procedures

2008-07-29T12:42:00.000-07:00

Dr. Gary Kawesch and the staff of Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley have made a conscience decision to only offer the most advanced technology available in LASIK today.

No-Blade LASIK: This is only type of LASIK that we offer at Laser Eye Center. Instead of the thin blade, a precision laser is used to cut the corneal flap, leaving less chance for errors and complications.
Thin Flap LASIK: While thin flap technology isn’t new, it is the best option for our patients. Using the thin flap concept, patients heal quicker and have better results overall.
Wavefront Treatment: This advanced technology allows Dr. Kawesch to better track and measure eye abnormalities. This, in turn, allows for greater precision in refining the corneal reshaping for the best in vision correction.

In addition to these procedures, Dr. Kawesch also uses the following lasers for the most precise surgery possible.

IntraLase Laser: This laser is the first of its kind and allows for totally blade-free flap creation during the LASIK surgery.
LADARVision: This laser is used to gently reshape the cornea after the flap has been made. It uses a cool laser light and helps aid in a quicker recovery of the cornea.
Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix: Zyoptix works with the wavefront system to detect even the most minute vision errors. It is fast, safe and practically pain-free.

As you can see, we take great pride in providing the best possible vision care using the most advanced technology available.

We would enjoy the opportunity to discuss your LASIK surgery needs in detail. We will answer all your questions and would love you to show you around our state-of-the-art vision center.

If you are considering LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please contact us today.

Welcome

2008-04-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog for the LASIK Eye Center of Silicon Valley. Check back frequently for articles and news on the latest developments in LASIK.