The VISX STAR S4 system offers you the most precise procedure through some features:
Iris registration technology
The adjusted size of laser beam
Active eye-tracking.
Exact centering on the pupil.
The VISX STAR S4 is a unique laser system developed in a combination with the reliable VISX technology. The laser is controlled by computer system that excludes the human factor. In order to remove necessary amounts of cornea tissue the laser produces a number of quick impulses. After that laser emits a beam of ultraviolet light that does not penetrate into the inner part of eye. Hence, the iris, lens, and retina remain untouched. The computer system performs a five-step information processing to create a customized visual treatment plan based on the individual needs of each patients. With VISX STAR S4 technology Dr. William Boothe is able treat more patients with more options.
VISX system provides smoother surface on the cornea after the surgery that promotes quicker healing. Also, for greater control VISX STAR system tracks eye movement in all three dimensions during the surgery. The treatment with VISX STAR system requires a little time for procedure that reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
Boothe Eye Care Center is committed to providing corrective vision care for all customers. Dr. William Boothe has an excellent reputation and offers his patients the best eye treatment and technology available. To learn more contact our assistants or visit Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center.
I had a good experience thanks to Dr. William Boothe. He managed to find the most suitable treatment that would help to deal with my condition and restore my vision despite my thin cornea. I am very satisfied with the counselors attention. The nurses are nice girls who give detailed answers whenever I asked them. All staff members I had contact with during the different exams and procedures were very polite and had a positive attitude. My overall impression was that Dr. Boothe fostered an environment full of understanding to people with damaged eyesight.
Dr. Boothe had a good mood every time I met him. Although he is very busy and has many patients during the day he always listens attentively and tries to help in difficult situations. For example, I have a very thin cornea due to my use of contact lens for six years. My cornea condition was not suitable for a Lasik procedure. I was disappointed but he then offered me an alternative way. He told me about the Verisyse Phakic Intraocular Lens (IOL) which he considers a good option for patients with poor cornea. He explained that once I do the Verisyse Phakic Intraocular Lens surgery I will be able to restore my vision and be able to see far as well as close range objects. Dr. Boothe explained he successfully treated many patients with this procedure and they usually have good results. I was glad that there is a way to restore my vision and immediately agreed for the surgery.
The surgery itself was a very quick and painless procedure. Dr. Boothe is really a good surgeon and the vision correction was a success. I had irritation in my eyes after surgery but it lasted for only a few hours.Now my vision is fully regained and I can see clearly without contact lens. Thank you Dr. Boothe for your hard work and kind heart.
Yes, LASIK surgery can be done to correct most types of Astigmatism. It is an eye disorder that may occur by itself or in combination with hyperopia or myopia. This condition means that the patient suffers from distorted or blurred vision both at distant and near ranges. Astigmatism is caused by irregular curvature of the cornea. In astigmatism the curvature is similar to the surface of a football. There are two curves on an astigmatic cornea – one is steep and the other is flat. These curves allow the light to converge at different points after entering into the eye. The conflicting images are sent to the brain by the eye and it results in distorted or blurred vision.
Different types of astigmatism are based on the orientation and location of the various curvatures in the cornea. Patients who want to be treated for their astigmatism have two main options. One is to use a corrective lens and the other is to undergo a LASIK eye procedure. LASIK vision correction surgery is a common procedure to correct astigmatism as it is a permanent, safe and effective solution. Dr. Boothe helped tens of thousands of people to correct their astigmatism with Lasik surgery.
In order to perform a LASIK surgery on your eyes, Dr. Boothe of Boothe Laser Center and his counselors will take measurements of the eyes with the help of computerized corneal topography systems. This corneal digital map is used to perform re-sculpting of the underlying eye tissues and create more symmetrical and precise curvatures. A laser is used to lift the corneal flap and the tissue underneath will be reshaped with the help of another laser device. After reshaping these tissues, the corneal flap is placed back to its position. In general, blurred vision of an astigmatic patient can be fully corrected using LASIK procedure and enable 20/20 vision. Refractive surgery for astigmatism is usually very successful and patients are said to be highly satisfied with their surgical results.
A Lasik procedure for astigmatism is an outpatient procedure that can be completed within a few minutes. The procedure is painless and there will be no sutures and bandages after the surgery. The major benefit of LASIK surgery is that you will not have to use contact lenses or eyeglasses again in the future. Very few side-effects occur in LASIK procedures for some astigmatic patients. These side-effects include dry eyes, difficult in focusing, having to wear spectacles, seeing halos and having poor driving ability at night. In some cases, especially if treated by inexperienced surgeons, a LASIK procedure for astigmatism may under or over-estimate the patient’s refraction, which can result in less than perfect eye vision.
Patients who opted for astigmatic LASIK procedure are advised to avoid wearing visual aids several weeks prior to surgery. Patients who wear glasses or lenses have a chance to develop an infection or a scratch on the cornea which will not allow the surgeons to operate on their cornea. Astigmatism is corrected by making the steep cornea flatter. It changes the shape of the cornea to a more rounded shape. After LASIK surgery, you can better focus on images as the light enters the eyes and falls right on the focal point. Dr. William Boothe is an expert LASIK surgeon who can match a custom eye procedure to help you in correcting almost all vision problems.
If you have already had Lasik vision correction, but you are not satisfied with the results, you probably need to consider revision laser eye surgery for achieving better results. Such a situation may occur if your vision is undercorrected or overcorrected following the initial Lasik procedure and if there are some complications happened during or after surgery.
According to worldwide statistics, over 95 percent of the 16 million patients treated using laser vision correction surgery are happy with their new vision. It is really true that Lasik allows to achieve great results in most cases, but any good refractive surgeon will tell you that it is not always possible to obtain 20/20 vision in only one procedure.
Dr. William Boothe says that each patient has a unique combination of various features and factors, which play an essential role in getting the best result.
Dr. William Boothe explains that the AquaLase handpiece is a tool used in cataract removal surgeries. When such procedure is done, after the cornea is removed, the natural lens of the patients needs to be polished and the cataract growth removed. AquaLase uses pulses of warm fluid to break up the nucleus and is considered an advanced alternative to ultrasound devices that are more common in practices. Performing the surgery using this tool, exlains Dr. Boothe, may be able to provide safe and effective way tp polish corneas.
Usually during the postoperative period after these type of surgeries, for about four or six weeks, Dr. Boothe of Boothe Laser Center recommend using NSAIDs to avoid the risk of cystoid macular edema (CME). Also postoperatively he suggests to perform a optical coherence tomography that is very important in the detection of CME.
Dr. William Boothe effectively uses various procedures to improve vision for different type of eye conditions. Common ophthalmology options include Lasik, IntraLasik, Epi-Lasik, corneal implants and refractive lens transplant, each with their own advantages. Dr. Boothe can professionally recommend a personalized treatment according to the patient’s expectations and lifestyle. You don’t have to suffer – contact our office today to see how we can help you see better.
My IntraLasik surgery was done in 2008. Even though it has been three years, I have really good vision and it has been stable all of these years. Before surgery I had -6,25 vision in the right eye and -6 vision in the left eye. I never liked to wear glasses and contact lenses and was thinking of doing Lasik for a while.
Thanks to Dr. Boothe and his staff, who were polite and well cared for me, I was able to feel calm and have inner peace before the Intralasik operation. During the surgery I felt a little pressure on each eye. It lasted for one minute or so. Sometime it was uncomfortable – when I started to feel nervous the nurse held my hand and it calmed me down.
After surgery my eyes were very irritated. The nurse used eyedrops on my eyes and a couple of hours later my irritation, little by little, had passed. I had a second visit to Dr. Boothe where he examined my eyes, made sure all is well and that I can go home with my husband. Other follow ups were quick and successful as well.
I now have 0.9 vision in the right eye and 1.0 in the left eye. I am so grateful to Dr. Boothe.
My vision correction was done at the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center by Dr. William Boothe. I had on both eyes -7 vision and little astigmatism on the right eye. Before my eye surgery I was asked to do a special procedure to strengthen my retina. It was almost painless, I only felt a little nagging pain in my eyes. Dr. Boothe explained that laser eye surgery is not for everyone. When my eyes were tested, Dr. Boothe concluded that I didn’t have any contraindications and was a perfect candidate for Lasik surgery. The surgery was very quick and painless. I felt some discomfort when my eyes were being lasered (less than 2 minutes per eye) and was a bit scared because I had never had surgery before. I felt pressure in my eyes for one hour after surgery, then it was gone.
The next day my eyes didn’t hurt. When I came to my appointment, they we proud to tell me my the left eye had 1.0 vision and the right – 0.9 vision. Now my vision is stabilized and is greatly improved. Thanks to Boothe’s talented hands I had a very quick recovery period. Dr. Boothe gave me special vitamins to rapidly restore my eyesight.
I can see without glasses. I have been able to read books, work on the computer, and watch TV. This has been a wonderful treatment and I promise to tell my friends about you.
Nearsightedness is a condition in which a refractive error in the eye makes it difficult for people to see objects at a distance. When someone is nearsighted, it means that the cornea is too steep from the front to the back of the eyeball, causing incoming light rays to focus in front of the retina, rather than directly on the retina. Blurry vision can hamper your ability to perform everyday tasks such as driving, reading or watching television.
Also known as myopia, nearsightedness can be corrected by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses. The strength of your prescription will depend on severity of the condition, or the degree of refractive error in your eye. But external eyewear is only a temporary measure that doesn’t correct the actual source of myopia. Maintaining glasses or contacts can also be burdensome as well as a constant expense.
An increasingly popular method for permanently correcting nearsightedness involves laser eye surgeries. Over the last two decades, the use of advanced excimer lasers in refractive eye surgery has been perfected and has become an extremely safe and viable solution for millions of patients.
LASIK involves excising microscopic amounts of tissue from your cornea to re-sculpt the shape of the eye. With the help of advanced mapping technologies, the procedure enables light rays to refocus directly on the retina, resulting in crystal clear vision. LASIK begins with creating a corneal flap on the surface of the eye. This flap is folded back to expose tissues beneath that can be sculpted with a laser, using state-of-the-art tracking systems and computer-generated maps of the eye. Once this step is complete, the corneal flap is repositioned where it is allowed to heal.
The entire procedure is typically completed within 15 minutes, though it often depends on the severity of the myopia. Recovery time is minimal; most patients are able to resume work and regular activities within a couple of days.
Not everyone with nearsightedness, however, is a good candidate for LASIK. Deciding whether the procedure is right for you requires a personal consultation with an experienced laser eye surgeon. Dr. William Boothe is one of the most experienced laser eye surgeons in the United States, having been one of the earliest pioneers of the technique in the country. Since 1987, Dr. Boothe has completed nearly 200,000 successful laser eye procedures, bringing the world into focus and improving quality of life for many patients. Call the Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center in Plano, Texas, for an appointment today.
Julia Hilliard, sales manager of National Hotel Chain, says: “I went for a free consultation. I had the extensive testing done. And then I have met with Dr. Boothe. He was very, very professional. He was very knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable. And again it’s just reconfirmed that this was the place where I wanted to have my surgery. Boothe Eyecare will definitely be the place to recommend all my friends and family for Lasik procedure”.
Rebecca Castillo, airport gate agent, shares her impressions, “Before I sit down and look at the television, I look for my glasses – I’m so used to it. And I have to laugh at myself every time because I do not need glasses. I don’t need glasses to look at the clock. I don’t need glasses for driving. I don’t need glasses to look at my daughter when she is playing in pool. It’s just wonderful”. Rebecca Castillo is another patient of Boothe Eyecare who is very satisfied with her results.
Dr. William Boothe Discusses Potential Dangers Of Wearing Eyeglasses
Over half of the world’s population is in need of some kind of corrective visual aids. Most people who use eyeglasses do not even suspect that glasses have a detrimental effect on their vision. Dr. Boothe explains the most common dangers that eyeglass wearers should realize:
1. Falls are the most common cause of eyeglasses-related traumas. Due to research, thousands of people in the U.S. annually become victims of falling with eyeglasses when glass fly into their eyes and hurt them. Some of those people lose their vision forever. Nearly 90 percent of the eyeglasses-related traumas due to falls occur among older adults.
2. Sports and recreation activities lead to the majority of eyeglasses-related injuries (one third of all cases) in children. Cuts to the head, face or eyes are the most common injuries (about 65 percent).
3. When you wear eyeglasses, your eyes get used to see improperly. If your eyes are dependent on the eyeglasses, their natural restoration is hampered.
It is a fact that many people use eyeglasses and consider them as a perfect way to resolve their vision problems. However, this type of visual aids can pose some risk and harmful effects to your eyesight in the long term.
Continuous wearing of prescription eyeglasses
Many people who have bad vision want to know if it is harmful to permanently wear eyeglasses. Sometimes eyeglasses are the only chance for a person to see what goes on around and at distance. So why there is a suspicion that eyeglasses can be harmful when wearing them continuously?
According to Boothe Eyecare, those who suffer from age-related farsightedness know that daily use of eyeglasses is form a strong habit. Firstly, a person will not be able to get rid of them, and secondly, his/her vision will decrease more quickly. Nearsighted people also have problems with eyeglasses. In this case, the eyesight does not worsen as fast as in farsighted people, but certain signs of visual impairment are noticed. Wearing eyeglasses is not advisable at all for those who have 2-diopter difference between eyes since this may lead to bad headaches, dizziness and other problems.
Idea of using femtosecond lasers during different stages of cataract surgery send us back to the days when Nd:YAG laser was proposed to be used for posterior capsulotomy for the first time. Recently, the interest in these lasers has grown dramatically, since a few companies such as LenSx Lasers, LensAR and Optimedica made it possible to transfer femtosecond laser technology into cataract surgery. The new lasers not only allow to remove the lens, but also make it possible to perform capsulorhexis to the highest accuracy as well as to correct astigmatism with the help of limbal relaxing incisions. At the moment, only LenSx has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Two other lasers are being tested.
Roger F. Steinert, the director of Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, thinks that femtosecond laser technologies allow to improve cataract surgery at various stages such as the creation of corneal cut, capsulorhexis, and breaking up the nucleus. According to William W. Culbertson, refractive surgeon at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the femtosecond laser enables surgeon to perform phacoemulsification with a higher precision and more predictable results at the most difficult surgery stages that can be fraught with following complications. He believes that femtosecond laser will soon become indispensable with a view to cataract surgery, especially in last-generation IOL implantation. In addition, he ensures the capsulorhexis will have a specified diameter and precise centration, as the key value of this method is that it must be linear, uninterrupted and centered.
Many ophthalmologists such as Dr. Boothe of Boothe Eyecare have already been interested in prospect of adoption of femtosecond lasers in cataract surgery. Representatives of ophthalmologic companies such as LenSx Lasers, Optimedica and LensAR tell that their laser technology makes it possible to create incisions and to perform capsulorhexis to the highest accuracy as well as to soften the nucleus and thus shortening the working time of ultrasound. Due to the newest technology, both effectiveness and safety of cataract surgery improve considerably. At the moment researches to study potential of femtosecond lasers in this ophthalmology field are in progress.
According to Louis D. “Skip” Nichamin, the Medical Director of the Laurel Eye Clinic, one of the undoubtful advantages of the technology is possibility to create limbal relaxing incisions. He presented the results from 50 patients utilizing LensAR system. It was found that diameter for capsulorhexis performed with laser is far closer to desired value compared to the manual lens removal. In addition, the laser technology enabled to perform capsulorhexis procedure more precisely. Dr. Chang, Medical Monitor LensAR Inc., said that he had been amazed at the accuracy and reliability achieved during the performance of capsulotomy as well as the effectiveness and quickness of phacoemulsification against the background of prior softening of the lens nucleus. Robert H. Osher, M.D., professor of ophthalmology at University of Cincinnati, has strong hopes that the tendency of new technology introduction in cataract surgery will continue in the nearest future, and the surgery will become more effective and safe.
Lasik surgery is a perfect way to get rid of eyeglasses or contact lenses. It has become a real salvation for millions of people all over the world who have wanted to see clearly without any aids. Nowadays Lasik technology is more precise and effective than ever due to the latest developments in ophthalmologic and related scientific fields. The Boothe EyeCare is proud to be the most productive center in the nation – Dr. William Boothe have already performed 119,950 Lasik and over 72,050 IntraLasik procedures.
There are two types of Lasik surgery procedure: traditional Lasik that uses a special blade (microkeratome) to create the corneal flap, and bladeless IntraLasik that utilizes a femtosecond laser called Intralase. According to recent research results, patients who had undergone IntraLasik surgery experienced greater improvement in vision as well as better visual quality in both the short and long-term. The center mostly performs Intralase procedures as they are more accurate and can be adjusted to each patient’s unique vision condition.
Traditional Lasik
Dr. Boothe says this type of vision correction surgery remains popular among some patients who want near-perfect eyesight. However, utilizing a microkeratome to cut the corneal flap presents some risks, especially in patients who have very thin corneas. Of course, a highly skilled surgeon can perform traditional Lasik surgery with minimal or no risks and complications, but the possibility of side effects can not be completely ruled out. For more than twenty years ophthalmologists have been modernizing the microkeratome tool and it is a very precise surgical instrument nowadays, but the lack of experience of some surgeons can lead to side effects in patients’ vision.
Customized IntraLasik
Not only is IntraLasik surgery proven to be more effective than traditional Lasik but it is also proven to be safer. Micron-level precision of IntraLasik laser offered at Boothe EyeCare is much greater than that of a blade instrument. The new technique gives us more control during the surgery and it makes it possible to determine and establish extremely accurate dimensions and corneal flap thickness. All of these factors are vital for successful vision correction surgery. IntraLasik is the most advanced and precise technology for correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism available today that has given millions of patients greater confidence in choosing laser eye surgery.
Learn more about vision correction and laser eye surgery at the main Boothe EyeCare site.
It is impossible to imagine our life without the ability to see. Thanks to our eyes, we can enjoy this world, its colors and details. They help us to obtain information from books and to watch our favorite TV programs. Considering that our eyes give us such an invaluable possibility of perceiving our surroundings , we should not forget to look after them carefully.
Once our vision worsen, we start noticing a growing level of discomfort while participating in daily activities and stop deriving full pleasure from the good things in life. Of course, you can effectively correct weak vision with the help of eye glasses, contact lenses or even laser surgery. But what if you do not want to choose any of these? Are there any other alternatives for vision improvement? Dr. William Boothe, one of the most experienced eye surgeons in the United States, suggests that there may be other ways to deal with deteriorating vision, at least temporarily. Here are a few advices for you to improve vision naturally, easily and without spending a cent on visual aids or laser eye correction.
First of all, Dr. Boothe suggests to find out exactly what are the causes of your eyesight deterioration. When you determine them, it is necessary to avoid these unfavorable factors. For example, if the monitor screen is the main cause of vision declining, it is better to use special monitor filter or protective computer glasses. If there is not enough light in your room, you should use extra illumination devices for proper amount of lightening. Another Dr. Boothe advice for enhancing your vision is to eat eye-healthy foods such as grains, vegetables and fruits. Most vision problems are caused by the lack of various vitamins, especially vitamin A, thus you can help yourself to see better by eating carrots, spinach and blueberries. Also please make sure that you drink enough water to keep your body hydrated.
If these solutions do not stop worsening eye conditions, consult an eye doctor or come in to Dr. Boothe office for a free evaluation of your situation and a detailed explanation of how a simple, cost-effective in-office procedure can solve these issues once and for all and restore your eyesight.
Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center offers its patients the next generation of laser vision correction – WaveFront Guided Customized IntraLasik. This is what Pete O’Brien, former MLB player and one of many Dr. Boothe’s patients, said: “I’ve been to the couple of other laser centers and I realized that the technology Dr. Boothe had in his office was exactly what I needed. That’s why I went to Dr. Boothe”. He also added that he no longer has to go look for his glasses every time he gets on the road and plays soccer with his five children. He is overjoyed with his new freedom.
It is commonly known that laser vision correction price varies much from doctor to doctor and area of the country. According to available data, traditional Lasik procedure price can range from $500 to $3,000 per eye. Dr. Boothe says that the cost of the procedure is determined by the level of vision correction required, the laser technology recommended for your individual prescription, and is set on a per-eye basis. The cost of prescriptions can also raise the overall prices of laser vision correction surgery.
The price of Lasik surgery always includes the purchase and maintenance of surgical, technical and office equipment. It also contains costs of regular surgical attire including gloves, caps, masks, gowns, and other disposable materials as well as medications such as anesthesia, eye drops and oral pain medications used before, during and after laser vision correction procedure. Furthermore, it is important for laser centers to run advertisements sometimes, thus it also greatly influences the price of procedure. Some centers may charge a per eye price for Lasik procedure and the price they charge may contain only the actual procedure, while another center may include both pre-op and post-op visits in the published price for each eye.
The cost of the laser vision correction may also be determined by the type of technology employed during the surgery. Actual Dr. Boothe’s example: IntraLasik surgery that utilizes a femtosecond laser instead of a mechanical microkeratome for corneal flap creation is usually from $250 to $500 more per eye than traditional Lasik procedure. In addition, use of the newest Wavefront Mapping equipment also leads to higher prices.
Boothe Eye Care Center in Texas is one of few centers in the nation to offer the latest and the most remarkable technologies, highly professional surgical and office staff, and at the same time it provides excellent financial options for each patient. You can even have your vision corrected for as low as $33 a month per eye! For a limited time Boothe EyeCare offers up to $2500 OFF some Lasik treatments.
If you need more information, visit BootheLaserCenter.com or call 214-328-0444 for a free consultation to get to know if you are a good candidate for laser vision correction procedure.
Dr. William Boothe’s Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Lasik
Lasik eye surgery is the most common form of refractive surgery performed. It is the process of restoring normal eyesight by removing the inner tissue of the cornea. In the next few paragraphs, Dr. William Boothe, the outstanding American eye surgeon from Plano, will acquaint you with his answers to some of the most popular questions patients ask him in his office.
Am I a good candidate?
Some people are sure that anyone can have this procedure done. But such thoughts are mistaken and not based in reality. There are several conditions that may disqualify you from undergoing the procedure. For example, some medications you are taking can interfere with the surgery, recovery after Lasik and can cause complications. Lasik is not suitable for all types of vision problems. If you are thinking of this vision correction surgery, firstly you should talk to Dr. William Boothe to determine whether this laser procedure is right for you.
Is it possible to operate both eyes at one time?
Yes, you can have your Lasik procedure performed on both eyes simultaneously. On the other hand, if PRK surgery is performed, it is better to wait a week or two between eyes for this type of surgery as it takes longer for clear, comfortable vision after this procedure.
Is it painful?
There is commonly no pain during surgery because anaesthetic drops are used by Dr. William Boothe to numb the eye. Some patients report little pain and only minor discomfort during healing period, but most report no pain at all.
How long does Lasik last?
The laser application itself lasts about thirty to ninety seconds. The whole procedure takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
How soon can you drive after surgery?
Your eyesight will probably be a little fuzzy at first, so have someone drive you home right away after surgery. Patients generally see clearly enough to drive within 24 hours after the procedure.
When can you come back to work?
The patient can usually go back to work the day after the procedure, but Dr. William Boothe says that an extra day or two of rest will be more beneficial to your eyes.
Are there any side effects / complications that happen often?
Patients complaints often include dry eyes following laser vision correction, but this side effect usually disappears in the first weeks after surgery. Other people may see halos or rings around lights at night. This problem also fades over time. A very small number of patients (less than 1% in U.S. clinical studies) may experience worsening of their vision.
Is it expensive?
Compared to the long-term cost of eyeglasses, contact lens, and lens care over the course of 10 years, Lasik surgery pays for itself. The Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center in Dallas offers budget payment plans to accommodate almost any household situation.
There are many stories about complications after laser eye surgeries, such as eye injuries, impossibility to become pregnant, to look at the sun, to do sport etc. Dr. Boothe believes these are urban myths that are groundless and are not related to how Lasik is actually performed. The current methods of Lasik are very safe if the right approach is used. The treatment needs to be tailored to each patient’s eye condition, explains Boothe. Patients can return to ordinary active life within two or three days, or return to sports within one to two weeks. The Durability of the cornea is restored to normal condition in a couple of months.
It is also important to have a prophylactic laser treatment of dangerous retinal areas for nearsighted patient. The result of Lasik procedure is finally settled in three to six months and remains for life, in most cases.
Dr. William Boothe assures that ordinary ultraviolet radiation does not exert damaging influence on an operated eye: with the help of the Lasik technique, the surgeon preserves a corneal layer that serves as ultraviolet barrier. Thanks to the latest technologies it is possible to have the surgery at any time of the year.
Lasik surgery is aimed to restore patient’s vision in the best possible way. It is well known that the Boothe Laser Center, which is located in north of Dallas, offers state-of-the-art Lasik technology for over 10 years. Dr. William Boothe has already performed over 118,800 Lasik surgeries and over 71,900 IntraLasik procedures. At the center only high-level sanitary conditions are maintained and high-standard equipment is utilized. Dr. Boothe is committed to setting the standard for excellence in laser vision correction with a caring and friendly atmosphere.
Most female patients are very happy with the results of their Lasik procedure, but there are certain risks & complications that women can face with this laser surgery. Dr. William Boothe says that these risks are connected with hormonal changes in women and may occur due in certain circumstances, such as different stages of pregnancy, menopause, perimenopause, birth control medicines and hormone replacement therapy. All these factors are incompatible with Lasik surgery and it usually means that you will need to postpone the procedure or chose an alternative to Lasik.
Hormonal changes in women may be the cause of eye dryness, which boosts the risk of undesirable outcomes from Lasik. These changes can also affect your eyesight as they may temporary alter the shape of your cornea. Having Lasik done when you are experiencing hormonal fluctuations may lead to complications such as eyesight deterioration when your cornea returns to its original shape.
That is the reason that Dr. William Boothe created the following recommendations to female patients who are considering Lasik:
– Your eyesight must be stable for at least a year so that you are suitable for Lasik eye surgery.
– This procedure cannot be performed during pregnancy, period. The minimum period of time before or after pregnancy to wait before you can undergo the Lasik surgery is six months.
– Although it is acceptable to have this vision correction done while you are using medicines for birth control, you should not undergo Lasik if you have just started taking them or lately changed the type or dose of birth control pills you take.
– It is not recommended to have Lasik while using hormone replacement therapy due to assigned risk of eye dryness.
It is found that eye dryness is very common among women. Even if you already have dry eyes, you could still have this surgery. As a last resort an alternative procedure such as PRK is recommended by Dr. William Boothe for female patients certain eye problems. Please contact our office to learn more about available treatments and payment plans,
Nowadays, there is not more accurate, safe and common method than Lasik to correct common vision complaints, says Dr. Boothe. Whatever sophisticated types of surgery TV commercials offer you, they are all based on this technology . This surgical technique actually reduces all of the complications to almost zero. Lasik has more than 20 years of observatory evidence that shows how the procedure was improved with time and its current accuracy is very high; the procedure takes about 5-8 minutes. Any discomfort that is connected with postoperative reaction goes away rapidly.
During the Lasik surgery, Dr. William Boothe accurately makes a flap on the inner surface of cornea with the help of a tool such as microkeratome or femtosecond laser, and “rolls” the flap aside. Then he uses precise excimer laser to vaporize and remove tissue particles – this method allows to weaken the optical power of cornea in nearsighted eye, to strengthen it in farsighted eye, and do both of these things, but in different meridians for astigmatic patient’s eye. All this is done for achieving normal focus. It turns out that the laser beam changes the corneal shape very neatly and thus adjusts the cornea to its eye. Then Dr. William Boothe restores the corneal flap to its original position. After the procedure, even a bandage is not needed and you will be able to see clearly within a few hours.
The average age range of patients having Lasik is around 20 to 44, according to researchers as well as data from Dr. Boothe’s office. Older people who have more than 3 diopter of nearsightedness can also have this procedure. With hyperopia (farsightedness) vision starts to get worse in patients in their 30′s, they are more inclined to visit laser vision centers. But if the patient has farsightedness from birth and this refractive error is increased due to age changes of vision, it is also possible to restore vision in patients within the 50-60 age bracket. As for astigmatism, it can be treated at any age.
More answers concerning the Lasik procedure you can find at the main website of the Lasik center, at this address: BootheLaserCenter.com
