Our Commitment to You
You rely on your eyes. You trust them to help you make sense of the world. To warn you of danger. To reveal beauty. And to show you the faces of loved ones.

When it comes to your precious eyes, you can count on LaserVue Medical Associates. LaserVue is committed to providing technologically advanced, high quality vision care in its state of the art laser eye surgery suites.

Since 1996, thousands of Bay Area residents, including countless doctors, have entrusted LaserVue with their eye care. The expertise, clinical excellence and specialized focus of its fellowship-trained surgeons have made them recognized LASIK surgery specialists.

Not only can you rely on their outstanding medical qualifications, you can also trust that your LaserVue doctor will be there for you throughout all phases of your care - from the exam, to surgery and through all phases of follow-up. That continuity of care ensures you the best results possible.

You can also rely on LaserVue's advanced LASIK surgery equipment. From the beginning, LaserVue has been on the forefront of technology. We are committed to using the most advanced, precise and reliable LASIK equipment available.

We were one of the first centers nationwide to offer the three-dimensional tracking laser that has been approved by the FDA for the correction of mild to high degrees of nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism. Because our number one focus is on quality and safety, we continue to reinvest in the technology as it evolves.

At LaserVue there is a difference. A difference you can see.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your experience a more positive one. And from all of us, thank you for considering LaserVue Medical Associates.

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LASIK is a corneal reshaping procedure that combines the precision of excimer laser technology with the rapid visual recovery of making a corneal flap. Because of its improved accuracy, safety, and fast recovery time, LASIK surgery is quickly becoming the procedure of choice for correcting a large variety of refractive errors throughout much of the world.

The LASIK procedure itself consists of three steps. Only anesthetic drops are required, and sutures are rarely needed. The entire procedure takes about 5 minutes per eye (both eyes can be done the same day).

Steps of the LASIK procedure

All refractive errors including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism can now be corrected through laser technology. There is no age limit for LASIK but you should have a stable prescription for 1 year (stabilization usually occurs by age 18.)

Imagine ...
A 5 minute procedure ...
A short restful nap after surgery and then ...
Start enjoying improved uncorrected vision!

LASIK is a superior procedure because of the following advantages:

• Rapid visual recovery
• Little postoperative discomfort
• Little chance for corneal haze or scarring
• Little fluctuation of vision
• Ability to CORRECT a larger range of refractive errors

Note: Radial Keratotomy (RK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Intracorneal Rings, Intraocular Implants, and Laser Thermo Keratoplasty (LTK) are other Refractive Surgery procedures. We at LaserVue will be happy to explain any of these procedures in greater detail.

Cornea:
The cornea is the eye's primary focusing element and is composed of transparent, sturdy tissue that allows light to enter the eye without distortion.

Epithelium:
The epithelium is the cornea's protective outer layer.

Lens:
The lens focuses the light entering through the pupil, directing it to the retina. The curvature of the lens adjusts to focus at different distances.

Retina:
Located at the back of the eye, the retina's photosensitive cells convert light images into electrical impulses for the optic nerve. The optic nerve sends those impulses to the visual part of the brain.

Refraction:
When the eye's cornea is misshaped and light doesn't focus properly on the retina, the eye has a refractive problem. There are three refractive errors: nearsightedness, when you can't see far away; farsightedness, when you can't see objects up close; and astigmatism, when you have trouble focusing on any object.

Diopter:
Refractive errors are measured in diopters. Nearsighted people have negative diopters and farsighted people have positive diopters.

Myopia (Nearsightedness):
Nearsightedness is the most common refractive problem. Nearsighted people have trouble seeing at a distance and can see near objects clearly. This occurs when the cornea is too steep and/or the eye is too long causing light rays to focus in front of the retina. Distance objects are seen more clearly only with the aid of glasses, contact lenses or procedures such as laser vision correction.

Hyperopia (Farsightedness):
Farsighted people can't see objects up close. A farsighted eye can see distant objects more clearly than near objects. This condition worsens after the age of 40. Farsightedness occurs when the eyeball is too short, and/or the cornea is flatter than usual. Light rays don't have enough space or distance to become properly focused before reaching the retina. Farsightedness can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or procedures such as laser vision correction.

Astigmatism:
Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea that has more than one curvature (like a football as opposed to a basketball). These multiple curvatures cause light rays to scatter within the eye and not to focus on a single point, resulting in blurred vision. Astigmatism can occur by itself or in conjunction with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or procedures such as laser vision correction.

Presbyopia:
The natural deterioration of near vision caused by loss of flexibility in the eye's lens as one ages.Presbyopia affects people as they enter their 40s. Presbyopia affects everyone, and eventually everyone will need to wear reading glasses or bifocals. Presbyopia is not affected by the laser treatment.

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The Iris
The iris, or colored portion of the eye, acts as a shutter to regulate the amount of light admitted into the eye.

The Cornea
The cornea (the clear window of the eye) and the lens, located behind the pupil, serve to focus the light rays from the object viewed onto the retina.

The Retina
The retina is a thin structure in the back of the eye that captures the image of light and processes it to be sent to the brain for the interpretation of what we are seeing.

If the light rays do not come to a pinpoint focus on the retina, the patient has what is called a refractive error.

For additional unbiased information regarding LASIK, please visit:
lasikinstitute.com
eyesurgeryeducation.com

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