CustomVue® Wavefront Technology

What is Wavefront Technology?

Wavefront technology has been used for years to adjust telescopes to eliminate aberrations caused by the earth’s atmosphere. This technology, applied to LASIK surgery, offers a very high degree of safety and precision in shaping the cornea. Wavefront technology is used both to diagnose aberrations, as well as to ablate the excess tissue.

What are the Advantages of Wavefront Technology?

The CustomVue® wavefront can pinpoint a broader range of refractive errors than other diagnostic methods, giving many patients, who could not qualify for other procedures, the option for LASIK corrective surgery. As a diagnostic measure, CustomVue® wavefront is accurate enough to determine if the patients’ aberrations would be made worse from surgery, or it can determine which LASIK procedure is best for the specific individual.

CustomVue® wavefront’s accuracy in ablating excess corneal tissue results in more precise shaping of the cornea. Many patients experience outcomes of better than 20/20 vision. It can also diagnose higher order aberrations better than other diagnostic methods can.

And If That Isn’t Enough

According to USAeyes.org, a LASIK-patient advocacy organization, “…virtually every person considering Lasik, LASEK, PRK, or Epi-Lasik should have a wavefront diagnostic evaluation.” Read more about CustomVue® and wavefront technology.

Dr. Carter and his staff at the Carter Eye Center in Dallas have extensive experience, and work with state-of-the-art equipment, including the CustomVue® VISX STAR 4 wavefront laser. Add to that their 20/20 or it’s free guarantee and you can feel confident in getting the best care possible. Please call 1-800-950-2020 or contact the Carter Eye Center for a free consultation.

IntraLASIK

What is IntraLASIK?

IntraLASIK is a blade-free, all-laser LASIK procedure. It uses a laser to create the corneal flap as well as to shape the cornea.

How is it Different from the Microkeratome Blade Procedure?

IntraLASIK uses a computer-controlled laser to deliver femtosecond pulses of laser light to the cornea. These pulses are precisely directed to a specified depth and postion, creating a series of bubbles that connect and form a space. This space creates a flap with a vertical edge, which heals better than the tapered edge flap created by the microkeratome blade. IntraLASIK cuts more precisely and is a completely sterile procedure.

Also, because of this vertical edge cut, many patients qualify for IntraLASIK who previously did not qualify for LASIK performed with a microkeratome blade. These include patients who have thin corneas or corneas of disadvantageous shape.

Which Procedure is Best for Me?

As with any eye surgery, IntraLASIK requires a thorough examination by a qualified, experienced eye surgeon. Because there are advantages and disadvantages to both IntraLASIK and microkeratome methods, your surgeon must determine, based upon your examination, the best option for you. For more information see our frequently asked questions page.

The staff at the Carter Eye Center in Dallas has extensive experience and work with state-of-the-art equipment. We also offer our 20/20 or it’s free guarantee. Please call 1-800-950-2020 or contact us today for a free, personalized consultation.

Crystalens®

Planning for lens implant surgery is no small consideration and is worth researching until you are fully satisfied with your decision. One of the most popular and successful brands of lenses to choose is Crystalens®, an accommodating intraocular lens. Crystalens® was approved by the FDA in 2003, and its long history of success speaks well about its value.

Why Implants?

Lens implants are typically recommended to correct cataracts (clouding of the lens,) presbyopia (loss of flexibility in the lens,) or refractive lens disease. Of the three major intraocular lenses (IOL) on the market, Crystalens® is the only one that focuses under the control of your eye muscles, much the same as the natural crystalline lens it replaces. The implant procedure is not complex and takes only about 7 minutes per eye. The second implant can be done about a week later.

Crystalens® provides vision in all three ranges–near, intermediate (mid-range), and distance–and provides the best night vision of the top brands. It offers the best clarity of vision, and stable long-term outcomes.

Be Aware and Prepare

Some of the drawbacks to Crystalens® implants are that it may take longer to adapt to them than with other brands of IOLs, and some insurances don’t pay for all of the costs. The Carter Eye Center’s payment plan might be a perfect solution for costs that aren’t covered.

Experience Counts

An important consideration for choosing Crystalens® is to make sure your eye surgeon has plenty of experience. Dr. Harvey Carter of Carter Custom Care in Dallas, Texas was the first physician to implant Crystalens® after it received FDA approval. He has performed more Crystalens® procedures than any eye surgeon in the world.

The Carter Eye Center in Dallas invites you to come in for a free consultation to learn more about Crystalens®. Please contact us at 1-800-950-2020 or through our online contact page.

LASIK

LASIK is one of the more well-known types of eye surgery. As with each different type of surgery, it corrects specific aberrations of the eye. Even though it is similar to other surgeries, both in procedure and in purpose(s), it is the unique features of LASIK, along with the unique results of your eye examination, that indicate to your eye surgeon whether it is the procedure that will get you the best results.

Is it LASIK or LASEK?

LASIK is often confused with LASEK, a distinctly different procedure. Both LASIK and LASEK procedures are used to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The differences are in both the procedure itself, and in the equipment used to perform the surgery.

LASIK involves exposing the corneal tissue by peeling back the epithelial and stroma tissue in a thin "flap" that remains connected by a "hinge." Because they are not completely detached, this prevents the destruction of any of those tissues, improves healing time, and lessens pain and risk. The exposed corneal tissue can then be ablated–removed and sculpted by the excimer laser to its most effective shape. The flap is then put back in place.

LASEK involves the loosening of the epithelial layer of the cornea with an alcohol solution. The epithelial layer is then carefully pushed aside while the excimer laser sculpts the cornea. The epithelial layer is then put back in place.

As wonderful as LASIK can be for restoring 20/20 vision, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all procedure. A thorough examination by a qualified eye surgeon is the first step in learning what LASIK can do for you. Dr. Harvey Carter is unique in his field, with experience as a core investigator in the ISRS LASIK Study,

Please contact us or schedule a free consultation at Carter Custom Care LASIK in Dallas. You deserve our uncompromised care, and our 20/20 or it’s free guarantee.