Dr. Jay is proud to be one of the first doctors in Milwaukee to provide "no-blade" LASIK. LASIK vision correction is a two step process. In the first step, we create a micro-thin flap of tissue on the outer layer of your eye called a "corneal flap." This flap is very important. If it is too thick, too thin or misshapen it can affect the outcome of your procedure. In the last few years, LASIK is proven to be one of the safest and most effective refractive procedures available. Complications are extremely rare. However, when they did occur it usually involves the formation of the corneal flap. In traditional LASIK, this does require the use of a metal microkeratome blade.

Fortunately, there is no longer a need for a metal blade in LASIK eye surgery. With the new IntraLase laser offered at Lakeshore Eye Care Professionals, you can have your vision corrected with two lasers instead of one. First, the IntraLase laser is used to create a precise corneal flap which is personalized just for you. Then, Dr. Jay uses the world renowned VISX Star S4 IR to reshape your eye for improved vision. The computer guided IntraLase laser is 100% more accurate than the metal blade and is currently the best possible way to prepare for step two of the LASIK eye surgery - the corneal reshaping.

The many advantages of IntraLase include improved safely, better vision, reduced dry eye symptoms, higher predictability and precision, personalized flap, reduced night glare and halos, and allowing more patients to qualify for LASIK.

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This is also one of the newest developments in laser vision correction. At the laser center, we have a computer driven device that generates a WaveScan of each of your eyes before surgery. This provides us with precise information about how your eyes focus light by measuring something called "higher order aberrations". This important factor is in addition to the near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism we have controlled for in the past. By taking the information directly from the WaveScan computer, we do a more complex laser ablation to compensate for these higher order aberrations. The result is even better vision than we have been able to offer in the past.

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No, we exclusively use the Wisconsin Eye Laser Center which is near Brookfield Square. This facility is shared by many area physicians and is equipped with the IntraLase and VISX Star S4 IR lasers. Their professional staff has years of experience in refractive surgery.

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While our fees had not increased in over 5 years, the addition of the new IntraLase and WaveScan technologies has increased our costs. Our fee now is $2150 per eye which includes all pre-operative testing, the procedures itself and 1 year of follow-up examinations including the unlikely possibility of an enhancement procedure. Every patient pays the same fee, regardless of your prescription or even if punctal plugs are needed to control dry eye problems. Once you add all the extra fees at other centers, you find that we are very competitive. There are no hidden costs! If you are going to have LASIK, don't you want the best technologies available?

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For the first step, creating the corneal flap, we use the IntraLase laser as noted above.

For reshaping the cornea, we exclusively use the VISX Star S4 IR laser
which is equipped with both the WaveScan system and advanced eye
tracking capabilities. This VISX laser is updated frequently with new
software as technological advances become available. The VISX Star S4
IR laser is the most expensive laser available for refractive surgery
and is favored by most physicians, unless cost is their only concern,
because it is simply the best.

The first advantage is the VISX WaveScan system
which allows for customized ablations. The CustomVue software developed
by VISX for this purpose is the industry standard and produces the best
possible vision after LASIK by compensating for subtle higher order
aberrations unique just to your eyes. The second advantage is the eye
tracker which not only monitors your eye position in 3-D but also locks
onto irregularities in your iris. This makes the LASIX procedure safer
by assuring that the laser stays centered over your pupil even if you
pull away or turn slightly during the procedure. The third advantage is
the variable spot laser which produces a cleaner ablation that the
cheaper competitors. The pairing of the IntraLase and VISX Star S4 IR
lasers assures you that you hare having the best possible refractive
procedure available - right here in Milwaukee.

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Certainly. We coordinate with a private firm who can bring your payment down to as low as $90 per month. Please ask for a brochure.

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Yes. Soft contact lens wearers should leave them out for 1-2 weeks and hard or gas-permeable wearers should leave them out for 3 weeks prior to the pre-operative evaluation or actual procedure. This is not necessary for the screening exam.

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You will be sedated and your vision will be blurry for a time after surgery. For that reason, we encourage our patients to make arrangements to be off work until the following Monday after LASIK on Thursday.

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We do not guarantee this. 95% of patients can drive, even at night, without glasses after LASIK. Some who can legally drive may choose to wear glasses to drive in unfamiliar areas or in bad weather. The better your distance vision, the more likely you are to need reading glasses starting in your mid 40's.

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LASIK is 99% successful. This is a better outcome than almost any surgical procedure for any problem. By following instructions, your chances of having a problem are minimal. Infection is possible, but in order to avoid this, we encourage you to wash your hands with soap and water before getting near the eye or putting in the drops. The "flap" could rotate. This is why we have you wear protective goggles for 24 hours after surgery and at night for 2 weeks. Should the flap rotate, it can be re-positioned. Other potential problems will be discussed during your personal consultation.

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LASIK takes about 20 minutes for both eyes. Usually you are at the laser center for 1-2 hours.

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The best way to tell is to come in for a free screening. Your distance prescription should not have changed significantly over the last 1-2 years. Your eyes must be free from active eye disease. You should be at least 18 to 21 years-old. Just because you are a good candidate for LASIK, does not mean you are a candidate for the WaveScan.

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The only restrictions are no contact sports (tennis, racquet ball, baseball etc), swimming, hot tubs or eye make-up for 2 weeks after LASIK. Golf, walking, running or bike riding (with protective glasses) is acceptable the day after the procedure. You should not rub your eyes for 6 weeks after LASIK.

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Yes, but these conditions should be in good control.

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