Archives for: July 2nd, 2009
Vision Stable to 14 Years After Laser Vision Correction
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Thu 07/02/2009
How long will my LASIK last? This is a common question I am asked by patients. For most patients, the benefits of LASIK may last a lifetime. Notice that I didn’t say that you will be 20/20 or have perfect vision for a lifetime. LASIK or PRK does not prevent normal aging changes from occurring. … Read More »
LASIK: Corrective or Cosmetic?
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Fri 06/26/2009
Not a week goes by that a patient doesn’t ask me if LASIK vision correction is covered by their medical insurance. Medical plans that pay for refractive surgery are the exception to the rule and there are several plans such as Blue Cross & Blue Shield and VSP that offer significant savings to their participants but all… Read More »
Sorting Through Conflicting LASIK Data
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Fri 06/19/2009
Patients researching LASIK often get bogged down by conflicting data on the success rates or complication rates of the LASIK procedure. I’ll often see success rates published that vary anywhere from 80% to 98%. Likewise the incidence of night driving difficulties after LASIK has been listed to be “as high as 16 percent”. Why the conflicting data? Well, there… Read More »
Preexisting Psychiatric and Personality Disorders Can be a Major Source of Dissatisfaction After LASIK
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Fri 04/24/2009
A recent study done at the US Navy Refractive Center in San Diego was performed to determine the source of patient dissatisfaction after LASIK. The study confirmed that the overwhelming majority of patients were satisfied with the results of their LASIK surgery. An important predictor of dissatisfaction was the preexistence of psychiatric and personality disorders…. Read More »
Treating Epithelial Ingrowth with the YAG Laser
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Wed 04/01/2009
Jorge L. Alió, MD described the use of the YAG laser to treat epithelial ingrowth after LASIK as an alternative to flap lifts in a recent issue of Refractive Eyecare. Early treatment of mild-to-moderate epithelial ingrowth with the Nd:YAG laser promises a simple way to eliminate a vexing problem and, possibly, prevent the development of… Read More »
Surgeons Believe in LASIK
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Sat 12/20/2008
A recent survey by the International Society of refractive Surgery confirms that the surgeons who perform the surgery are confident enough in the procedure to have it performed on their eyes and the eyes of their family members. About fifty percent of the population could benefit from the LASIK procedure. Among refractive surgeons, about 35… Read More »
