DALK: Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
Posted in Conditions & Treatments, Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanIn people with keratoconus, until a few years ago, we had no choice but to replace all three layers of the cornea to correct their problem. This was a good option, called a corneal transplant. It involved using a small round blade to cut out the central thin part of the cornea. […]
DSAEK: Decemet’s Stripping and Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
Posted in Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanWhat is DSAEK? DSAEK is a form of corneal replacement that replaces only the inner layers of the cornea. To understand DSAEK one needs to understand the structure of the cornea. The cornea is the round, transparent dome on the front of the eye and covers the eye in much the same […]
Laser Eye Surgery Eliminates Dependence on Glasses and Contact Lenses
Posted in Implantable Contact Lenses, Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanLaser eye surgery is a medical procedure, involving the use of laser, to permanently reshape the cornea of the eye and improve vision in an individual. It is a surgical correction of poor vision. Laser treatment eliminates permanently dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
LASIK surgery is performed only after each of the eyes has been mapped, and the doctor has made a careful analysis of the health of the eyes, vision correction needed and the laser ablation, required.
In LASIK surgery, the patient is given a mild sedative, and is made to lie down. The doctor, then, positions the […]
Effects & Precautions - After the LASIK Eye Surgery
Posted in Conditions & Treatments, Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanShort-Term Precautions:
As in any type of surgery, a short rest is also needed after the LASIK eye surgery. After getting discharged from the hospital, it is absolutely necessary to follow your doctor’s advice. Proper rest, following the doctor’s prescriptions, and contacting your doctor on suspecting a problem are advised. Some precautions to be taken to […]
The IntraLase laser - Surgery without blades
Posted in Intralase Laser, Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanThe IntraLase® laser is a preparatory treatment procedure in LASIK surgery, whereby, a special laser is used to create the flap in the eye, instead of the usual metal blade used. Once the flap is created using the laser, the excimer laser is used as usual on the inner cornea, to correct the vision. The […]
Implantable Contact Lens Offers Effective Treatment for Myopia
Posted in Implantable Contact Lenses, Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanImplantable contact lens, also called implantable collamer lens in USA, is a lens implanted in the cornea of the eye to correct vision problems. It offers an effective and permanent solution for moderate and high myopia and other vision problems. Implantable contact lens is also the ideal option for those who want to avoid the […]
Laser Eye Surgery Replaces Glasses and Contact Lenses
Posted in Conditions & Treatments, Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanLaser eye surgery is a technologically advanced medical procedure that helps to eliminate the use of glasses and contact lenses by an individual. It reshapes the cornea of the eye permanently. Laser eye surgery offers a quick and easy way to correct all optical vision problems in an individual.
New CustomVue Procedure Offers Advanced Laser Vision Treatment
Posted in Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanThe New Custom VueTMis a technologically advanced laser vision treatment that restores perfect vision in an individual. Custom VueTM is the safest, most precise and accurate laser eye treatment available in the world. This customized laser vision treatment, offers immediate cure for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
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WaveFront LASIK Cures All Optical Aberrations
Posted in Cornea & Cataract Surgery, Laser Eye Surgery | Posted by Dr. RootmanWaveFront LASIK is a state-of-the-art technology that measures, corrects and cures every form of lower and higher-order optical aberrations in an individual. It is an improvement over all the other existing optical treatments.WaveFront LASIK is useful for all those who need a perfect vision, and offers an immediate cure from every form of eye distortions, […]




