Taylor, MI LASIK Refractive Surgery - Castleman Eye Center
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Laser refractive surgery has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. This popular procedure is done as a corrective measure for those suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Millions of these procedures have been performed throughout the country with an overwhelming rate of satisfaction.
At the Castleman Eye Center, we feel it is imperative for our patients to fully understand what occurs before, during and after their procedure. Alleviating the fear of the unknown helps patient's to be prepared and relaxed. The entire procedure has been "mapped out" based on your individual testing results and when this information is used by our experienced surgeon, the exact changes in the shape of your cornea will change your life forever.
Here is what you can expect on your LASIK day:
Before the procedure:
You will be greeted by one of our highly experienced LASIK technicians who will review your medical history, obtain your blood pressure and heart rate, and prep your eyes for surgery. You may receive a low dosage of a relaxant.
During the procedure:
Once you are comfortable in a reclining chair in the laser room, we will apply some eye drops to "numb" your eye(s). The doctor will sit just above your head and look down into your eyes through a microscope attached to the laser. The doctor will talk to you throughout the entire procedure to let you know what is occurring and what to expect next.
The surgeon will painlessly lift a hinged flap of the cornea, using a microkeratome. The actual shaping of your cornea is based on calculations specific to the measurements of your eyes that have been entered into the laser's computer. The surgeon reshapes the cornea using the laser, which usually lasts less than (1) minute. The flap is repositioned and allowed to self-adhere in just a few minutes. The tissue is left intact and the eye is protected. The procedure is then repeated on the second eye.
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Step 1
A thin flap is created on the cornea.
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Step 2
A laser is used to reshape the cornea.
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Step 3
The flap is put
back into position.
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After the procedure:
The surgeon will evaluate the corneal flap created during the procedure, which usually heals in approximately (6) hours. Shields or goggles are applied to prevent inadvertent rubbing or debris to the eyes. A postoperative kit will be distributed. We advise you to rest for the remainder of the day and to apply eye drops according to the prescribed regimen. You will be seen by a doctor the very next day and we will continue to monitor your success at your regularly scheduled follow-up visits.
Because there is minimal disturbance to the tissue of the eyes, patients describe a high comfort level after LASIK and state they notice a rapid improvement in their vision.
Ride the Wave to Better Vision with 
CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK!
Castleman Eye Center is excited to offer patients the opportunity to see better than ever before. That’s right. With CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK, using WaveScan technology, individuals have the potential to see better than 20/20. In fact, one year after the CustomVue™ procedure, 70 percent of the participants saw 20/16 or better! (20/16 is higher quality vision than 20/20)
Computer Driven LASER Vision Correction
CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK uses WaveScan technology that was originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes that reduced distortions when viewing distant objects in space. This technology has now been applied to LASER vision correction. It captures unique imperfections in each individual’s vision that could not have been measured before, using standard methods. This new level of measurement provides 25 times more precision than standard measurements for glasses or contacts.
WaveScan technology drives the CustomVue™ procedure using advanced technology to measure and correct unique imperfections in an individual’s eyes. Best of all, patients will notice results immediately and vision will continue to improve over the next few days. Click here to see how the CustomVue technology works.
Personal Best Vision
With CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK, individuals that are nearsighted or have astigmatism can achieve a new level of vision never before obtainable; this is what we call your Personal Best Vision.
Glasses and contacts are limited in their ability to correct subtle distortions in each individual’s vision. In fact, thousands of people have the same prescription but with CustomVue™, no two “prescriptions” are identical. This advancement in LASER technology enables us to achieve the full potential of each individual’s vision, hence, the name Personal Best Vision.
A New Level of Excellence Impossible with Glasses or Contacts
At one year after the CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK procedure:
• Nearsightedness (Myopia) with and without Astigmatism
- 98 percent of participants could see 20/20 or better after one year.
- Nearly 80 percent of participants saw as well or better without glasses after treatment as they did with glasses before treatment.
• High Myopia
- One year after treatment, 86 percent of participants could see 20/20 or better and 100 percent could pass a driving test without glasses or contact lenses.
- 88 percent of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the sharpness and clarity of their vision after Advanced CustomVue procedure six months after the treatment.
• Hyperopia
- More than 92 percent of participants could see well enough to pass a driving test - without glasses or contact lenses - nine months after their Advanced CustomVue™ procedure.
- Six months after treatment, 89 percent of participants said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their daylight vision without glasses or contact lenses.
• Mixed Astigmatism
- More than 95 percent of participants could see well enough to pass a driving test a year after treatment.
- Nearly four times as many participants were very satisfied with their night vision without glasses as they were with glasses before treatment.
Castleman Eye Center Provides the Most Advanced Level of Personalized Vision Correction!
By offering CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK, we can provide better vision than is possible with glasses or contacts.
Now with WaveScan technology, Castleman Eye Center can provide a custom-made treatment plan tailored to correct the unique characteristics of your vision.
“I am excited to be able to offer my patients CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK, the first truly customized approach to LASER vision correction using WaveScan technology,” says Dr. Michelle Akler. “The data available with this new technology not only personalizes treatment, but also enables me to immediately and accurately assess whether a patient is a good candidate for laser vision correction. CustomVue™ Advanced LASIK is the safest, most precise treatment available today for nearsightedness.”
If you wish to be free from glasses or contacts, or just want to greatly improve your vision, corrective laser eye surgery could be the solution. There are many different types of laser surgeries offered today. Consult with your doctor on which option is best for you.
Contact us today to schedule a FREE consultation! 1-800-403-0060