Boothe Eye Care

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.

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 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.

Health is very important, and when the medical staff conscientiouslytreats me, it instills confidence in a positive result. I calmly entrusted myself to Dr. William Boothe and his medical staff at Boothe Eyecare & Laser Center. I liked the whole environment from with the first examination room. The assistant always provided polite, clear answer to all questions that I asked. Mainly, I’m writing this letter to thank Dr. Boothe and his well-chosen staff for an excellent service and Texan politeness.

I think that the LASIK surgery is the best procedure to improve vision. I’ll always be grateful Dr. Boothe, who did my laser eye surgery. I was satisfied with the result of surgery and after this procedure I felt fine, not dizzy or weak, and a day later I was back to work. I didn’t experience any complications after surgery. I was touched by the very personal follow-ups after my surgery. I now see very good for near and far. I can confidently recommend doing LASIK by Dr. Boothe.

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.

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, which is characterized by damage to the blood vessels of the eye. Board certified Dr. William Boothe says that diabetic retinopathy develops in 40-50 percent of patients who suffer from diabetes, and leads to severe vision loss in almost half of those cases.

The beginning of retinopathy is characterized by the dilatation of small blood vessels and they also become more twisted.. Blood supply is disturbed in the changed vessels, which leads to vessel wall thinning and microaneurysm development. Plugs often form inside the vessels, which hamper their blood supply. This in turn promotes thickening of the blood vessel walls; the blood vessels loose their elasticity and become very fragile. Eventually, this condition leads to the development of significant hemorrhages in the retina, and substances such as proteins and fats, which normally has to be deleted, start to accumulate. The accumulation of these substances in the eye causes vision loss. The end-stage retinopathy is accompanied by the formation of new vessels in the retina. These blood vessels often break due to their fragileness and cause new hemorrhages. This leads to vitreous opacity and dramatic vision deterioration as well as complete blindness.

Treatment
According to Top Texas Ophthalmologist Dr. Boothe, the most common method used to treat diabetic retinopathy is a laser photocoagulation. This type of treatment is intended to prevent the formation of the new blood vessels and new hemorrhages. The procedure allows to preserve vision in more than half of diabetic cases with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. In fact, laser photocoagulation is often very effective in preventing, delaying, or reducing vision loss. However, it is necessary to mentions that it does not restore lost vision sharpness.

Prevention
Dr. Boothe notes that avoiding both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia guarantees that diabetic retinopathy will not develop and be aggravated (if you already have complications and have undergone the laser photocoagulation procedure). You do need to have your vision checked at least twice a year. It is utterly important to start treatment at an early stage to prevent the development of more severe retinopathy. If this post describes your situation, you need to consult and be under supervision of an experienced ophthalmologist.

I would definitely refer people to Dr. William Boothe!

I’m writing this email in order to thank Dr. Boothe and his highly skilled team of caring people for giving me new opportunities and changing my life. I had the IntraLasik procedure in March ‘09. One of my friends suggested that I should visit Dr. William Boothe because he is the most gifted and experienced eye surgeon in the Dallas area. When I came to his laser center and met him, there was no any doubt about his professionalism and my choice of place for having vision correction done. He gave me all the needed information and answered all of my questions. My experience at the Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center was very successful and now I have an almost perfect vision.

D. S. (San Antonio)

Boothe Eyecare Testimonial

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”.

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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.