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Why GLV: |
Other Laser Centers: |
| Experience | Experience | Experience |
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How many Laser Eye Surgeries, and in specific LASIK procedures have the surgeons performed?
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45,000+ |
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| Expertise | Expertise | Expertise |
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Have the surgeons done an additional formal one to
two year long subspecialty training in the field of laser eye surgery at an
accredited university?
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Yes |
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Have the surgeons done an additional formal one to
two year long subspecialty training in the field of Cornea at an accredited
university?
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Yes |
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Have the surgeons done research in field of
refractive surgery?
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Yes |
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Do the surgeons lecture to other doctors on the
subject of laser eye surgery?
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Yes |
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Do the surgeons train other doctors to perform laser
eye surgery?
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Yes |
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Have the surgeons published articles on laser eye
surgery?
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Yes |
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Are the surgeons members of ophthalmic and
refractive surgery societies?
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Yes |
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Are the surgeons board certified by the American
Board of Ophthalmology?
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Yes |
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| Precisions | Precisions | Precisions |
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Do the doctors at the center provide complete
information to you and fully answer all of your questions regarding laser eye
surgery?
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Yes |
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Does the center have in-house optometrists who are
experienced in the field of laser eye surgery?
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Yes |
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Do the doctors perform full eye examinations Full ocular examination includes ocular dominance testing when indicated, intra-ocular pressure measurement and dilated indirect ophthalmoscopy of the optic nerves and peripheral retina. If retinal pathology is detected, further examination is performed by a retinal specialist to confirm stable retinal health before proceeding with surgery. If risk factors for glaucoma are detected, a full glaucoma screening is undertaken (including visual field testing) before proceeding to surgery.
including but not limited to pupil measurements?
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Yes |
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Eye pressure measurements?
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Yes |
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Computerized corneal topography This is one of the most important safety factors in determining candidacy for laser refractive surgery. Use of topography is the very best option for determining shape changes in the cornea. The topography should be performed both before and after treatment.?
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Yes |
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Dilated eye exam?
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Yes |
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Require Patient to be without contact lenses There are different criteria for different patients, based on the type of contact lenses used (soft, toric, RGP etc.), frequency of wear and the total length of time contacts are worn. As contact lenses can mold the surface of the cornea a contact-lens free period is essential to obtain the most accurate preoperative measurements and to optimize the outcome. for a period of time before the examination that will determine final treatment calculations?
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Yes |
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Base treat prescription Manifest, Cycloplegic and Aberrometer parameters (from Wavefront measurements) are used to base calculations for treatment. Both measurements should be obtained and compared to the aberrometer (higher order aberration) of a particular eye for optimal treatment planning. on dilation (Cycloplegic), refractive errors as wells as manifest refractive error?
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Yes |
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Measure the Thickness This is one of the most important safety factors in laser eye surgery (along with topography). Hand-held ultrasound devices are used to take Multiple measurements of the central corneal zone when indicated, and the thinnest measurement are recorded. of the cornea prior to making a recommendation?
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Yes |
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Wavefront analysis?
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Yes |
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| Technology | State-of-the-Art | State-of-the-Art |
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Does the center own its own state of the art laser
with scanning capability?
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Yes |
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Does your laser have 'eye-tracking Different methods are being used for eye tracking (video infra-red, 3D, LADAR), which involve detecting eye position. All trackers to date provide approximately same level of total delay time. The main factor determining if the laser spot will be accurately delivered to the position on corneal surface. Most systems operate with a lag time of less than 10 milliseconds. Beware of hightech jargon being touted by different companies claiming superiority, this prays on the vulnerability of patients (and some surgeons) who may not have the technical know-how to properly asses the facts.' technology to ensure my safety when (not if) my eye moves during the procedure?
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Yes |
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Does the center have more than one laser including Wavefront Guided Custom Laser?
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Yes |
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Does the center own its own microkeratome used only
by the center’s surgeons with new blades for every patient?
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Yes |
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Does the center specialize only in laser eye surgery
and nothing else?
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Yes |
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| Convenience | Convenience | Convenience |
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Does the center have flexible hours including
evening and Saturdays hours?
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Yes |
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Does the center have more than one location?
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Yes |
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| Affordability | Affordability | Affordability |
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Does the center offer various financing options
including interest free financing?
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Yes |
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Does the center provide affordable pricing with the
highest quality of care?
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Yes |
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