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LASIK in Charlotte NC
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LASIK in Charlotte NC

WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK

WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK is the most advanced method of laser vision correction available today. By replacing the microkeratome used in traditional LASIK with the lateste in laser technology, Dr. Christenbury at Christenbury Eye Center can improve the accuracy of the LASIK procedure to help you achieve the best results possible.

How LASIK Works

It is important to understand that ALL LASIK procedures, including WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK, involve a two-step process:

  • Creating a corneal flap
  • Prescription correction using an excimer laser system

WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK at Christenbury Eye Center in Charlotte, NC improves upon a traditional LASIK procedure by minimizing the margin of error. With traditional LASIK, surgeons manually cut the flap in the cornea by using a handheld instrument known as a microkeratome. While this works well, it increases the potential for inaccuracy due to:

  • Microscopic flaws of the microkeratome
  • Inconsistent thickness of the corneal flap created by a microkeratome

The WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK Difference

WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK uses the computer-controlled IntraLase FS laser to create the corneal flap. The laser ensures that the corneal flap is uniform in thickness and appropriate to each individual’s needs. This precision flap increases the potential for 20/20 vision or better. By eliminating the microkeratome, there is also less risk for other blade-related side effects. Tiny bubbles placed by the precision laser delicately separate the corneal tissue. The flap is pulled back, allowing for correction with the excimer laser system. Dr. Christenbury then sets the flap back into place, where it will heal with no need for stitches.

Safety First

Thanks to the superior safety and accuracy offered by the IntraLase FS, patients see faster recovery time and improved results. Most patients that have the procedure are able to continue their daily lives without the need for corrective lenses such as glasses or contacts. However, as you grow older, you may find the need for glasses when you read. This is due to the natural aging process of your visual system and is known as presbyopia. For this special circumstance, please contact Christenbury Eye Center and ask about the latest in Premium Multifocal IOLs that can correct “over 40 vision.”

Visual Results

At Christenbury Eye Center in Charlotte, NC, most WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK patients recover within a day or two after their procedure. Some patients have even reported a continuing improvement in their vision up to three months after their procedure. However, it is important to talk with your surgeon before participating in contact sports or swimming. If you have questions or concerns about how the procedure will affect your hobbies or interests, please do not hesitate to ask Dr. Christenbury.

 LASIK in Charlotte NC

Christenbury Eye Center
3621 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

toll-free:1 (877) 702-2020
http://www.christenbury.com