by Dr. M | Dec 30, 2019 | Cornea, Eye Safety, LASIK, Patient Care, Surgery, Vision
How the laser works to improve your vision during LASIK surgery.
LASIK vision correction uses a laser to reshape your cornea to help you see better. To apply the laser treatment, Dr. Moran uses an excimer laser which emits a cool beam of ultraviolet light to precisely remove corneal tissue. The reshaped cornea allows for light rays to focus properly on the retina to give you clearer vision.
Think of the cornea as a closed book with 500 pages. We create the flap about 100 pages into the book. Once the flap is opened, we apply the laser treatment to correct your vision in the last 400 pages of the book.
After your flap is lifted, the excimer laser applies pulses of ultraviolet across the cornea in a custom pattern designed for your eyes. These precise light rays are able to remove as little as 0.25 microns of tissue at a time. How small is a micron? One micron is a thousandth of a millimeter.
How the cornea changeS DUring LASIK
The laser treats your cornea to give you better vision. Your cornea may be too long, too flat, or irregularly shapedsisipisi.ccsisipisi.ccsisipisi.ccsisipisi.ccsisipisi.cc.
- If you are nearsighted, the laser will make the cornea more flat;
- if you are farsighted, the laser will make the center of the cornea steeper.
- If you have an astigmatism, the laser will smooth your corneal tissue into a more symmetrical shape.
- If you have a combination of issues, the laser can treat nearsightedness with astigmatism, as well as farsightedness with astigmatism.
How the treatment is determined
In order to create your treatment plan, Dr. Moran does careful calculations using the data from your pre-operative testing. He takes into account your age and your visual needs. Then, the laser is programmed with your unique measurements. Once programmed, the laser is controlled by computer settings programmed to correct your specific refractive error. We use Custom-Vue Wavescan technology. It is called “Custom-Vue” since the pattern of treatment is customized for each patient to give you the best possible vision.
Dr. Moran will ask you to focus on a light while the laser is being applied. While it is important to keep your eye focused during the treatment, the laser has an added safety feature. The laser uses an eye-tracking system that monitors any eye movements and keeps the laser beam on target during surgery. Studies have shown that eye trackers produce better outcomes and decrease complications. If your eye moves during the surgery, the laser will stay centered. It will track and follow your eye movements.
What to expect After LASIK
When the laser treatment is done, you will notice clearer vision than when you entered the room. However, your vision will still be a little blurry – similar to seeing under water. The blurriness is because you have a lot of drops in your eyes! Dr. Moran will have you sit up and look across the room at a clock about 10 feet away. You will be able to tell him what time it is, even if you weren’t able to see the clock when you walked into the room. Your surgery day instructions are to go home and keep your eyes closed for the rest of the day. Your vision will fluctuate as your eyes are healing, however, the next day you can drive to the office for your 1-day PO LASIK appointment.
To see if LASIK is right for you, schedule your FREE Consult today. Call, email or text our office for your appointment. Learn more about, just click LASIK
by Dr. M | Jun 10, 2017 | Donate, Exam, LASIK, Medical Eye Care, Procedure, Surgery
Make a $250 Donation – Get a $1,000 LASIK Credit with our Great Vision – Great Cause program!
Logan’s Heroes Animal Rescue
Dr. Moran is an expert LASIK surgeon who has been improving vision for 20 years. Through the Moran Eye Associates’ Great Vision-Great Cause program, he has found a way to use his surgical skill to benefit both his patients and the community.
Logan’s Heroes supports Veterans
The healing ability of the human-animal relationship is a key focus of this rescue. Logan’s Heroes also focuses on helping local veterans by providing dogs to assist those vets suffering from PTSD. This unique, paired focus provides healing benefits for both the animals and their human companions.
How to start the LASIK process (and benefit Logan’s Heroes Animal Rescue too!):
- Call for a free LASIK consult 610-628-2022.
- If you are a candidate for this procedure, you can save on LASIK with our Great Vision – Great Cause
- Make your tax-deductible $250 donation to Logan’s Heroes.
- You will receive a $1,000 credit* toward LASIK with Dr. Moran.
- Schedule your surgery and apply the savings!
- Receive a thank you and a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.
Adopt Brittany and her friends!
Want to learn more about Logan’s Heroes? Visit their website www.lharinc.com
*Limit one credit per patient. Valid on LASIK procedures scheduled between June 1 and September 30, 2017.
Schedule your FREE LASIK appointment today! Click to Request an Appointment or call us at 610-628-2022.
by Dr. M | May 15, 2017 | Appointment, Exam, Experience, Medical Eye Care, Patient Care, Referral
Did you see us in the Morning Call this weekend?
The word is spreading…for excellence in eye care, contact Moran Eye Associates.
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by Dr. M | Mar 10, 2017 | Cost, Experience, Fear, LASIK, Procedure, Surgery
There is no need to delay! Get the facts you need to make the best decision for you about LASIK surgery.
“I wish I had done this years ago!”
We often hear this statement from patients soon after their LASIK procedure. Why did they wait so long? The top two answers are: Cost of & Fear of Surgery
Let’s help dispel both of those issues.
COST: When you look at the price of LASIK, don’t think of it as a cost, but as an investment that will pay off as long-term savings.
Consider the price of glasses and contact lenses over time. The average cost of glasses is $250-$400. They can cost you even more if you have multiple pairs or use prescription sunglasses!
If you wear contacts, you may be paying $250 per year…If you need specialty contacts, the cost could be even more!
If you add these numbers over time, you can see that LASIK can save you money over your lifetime.
FEAR: We understand that Eye Surgery can be a worrisome prospect. When you consider that LASIK is an outpatient procedure that takes only minutes to perform, you can rest easier. LASIK and PRK have been proven safe and effective by the FDA. The risk of complications resulting from LASIK surgery is less than 1%.
We make sure that you understand what happens during the procedure to dispel your fears. Dr. Moran has a very calming demeanor during surgery. He treats each patient with care. He will talk to you throughout your procedure so that you are aware and informed. We know that the more you know about what to expect during surgery, the less you will need to worry!
Here is a step-by-step summary of what you can expect during your LASIK procedure:
- During LASIK, you will be awake and alert in a reclined position.
- Your eyes will be numbed by a series of drops.
- Your eye will be held open by a lid holder – so you won’t have to worry about blinking!
- Your vision goes dark for a few seconds while Dr. Moran creates the flap.
- The flap is then opened, like the page of a book.
- A cool laser is used to reshape the corneal tissue underneath the flap.
- The flap is closed and Dr. Moran smooths it back into place.
Worried about the risks of surgery? The risk with LASIK surgery is very low. Making sure that you have an experienced surgeon like Dr. Moran, and you can reduce your risk even further. Dr. Moran has done thousands of LASIK procedures.
The first step is yours. Come and see us for a FREE LASIK consultation. Dr. Moran and his expert staff will answer all of your questions and help you feel confident that this procedure is right for you.