Surgical Procedures
Intralase
Intralase®, or bladeless LASIK, is a special type of laser surgery in which lasers are used for the entire surgery, and no metal blades are used as in other types of LASIK.
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Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
At Zeldes Eye Center, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art laser treatments, including Photorefractive Karatectomy (PRK). PRK is used to re-shape the cornea, and correct nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia)
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Crystalens®
Crystalens® is an accommodative intraocular lens, used to treat cataracts. Once it is surgically installed, it works with the eye's natural focusing ability, to help patients recover both near and far vision.
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Acrysof® Toric Lens
Acrysof® Toric intraocular lenses are surgically implanted into the eye, replacing your eye's natural lens. This lens is used to greatly reduce the effects of astigmatism, helping patients regain focus lost to astigmatism.
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Corneal Surgery
The Cornea is the clear front portion of the eye - the window of the eye. It allows light to pass through and come to focus on the retina. The cornea must remain clear to provide good vision. Corneal disease, degeneration and injury (scarring) can all cause the cornea to become cloudy, thereby decreasing vision. If loss of vision is significant and irreversible, a corneal transplant may be necessary.
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Blepharoplasty
Blepheroplasty is a surgery performed on the eyelid, which can be prescribed for either medical or cosmetic reasons. Blepharoplasty is performed by creating a small incision in the eyelid, and removing excess fat and skin tissue through the incision. While there is typically no visible scarring on the eyelid following the procedure, patients should expect recovery to take at least two to three weeks.
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Laser Treatments
Zeldes Eye Center is proud to have the staff and equipment at its disposal to offer the finest state-of-the art Laser Treatments available. From diagnosis through treatment and recovery, you'll find that our expertise is second to none.
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With LASIK, your ophthalmologist creates a small flap in the front portion of your cornea by gently separating the tissue. The corneal flap is then folded back.
Once the flap is lifted to one side, laser energy is applied for a few seconds to a minute or so to reshape the cornea. Then, the corneal flap is returned to its original position, where it adheres naturally.
After the procedure, the reshaped cornea focuses light more accurately on the retina.
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With PRK, the epithelium, or outer surface layer of your cornea, is removed. An exemer laser, controlled by a computer, is programmed to reshape your cornea. The laser removes tissue, either decreasing the curve of your cornea to correct near-sightedness, or increasing the curve of your cornea, to correct farsightedness.
After the procedure, a contact lens is placed over the cornea to promote healing. The reshaped cornea focuses light more accurately on the retina.
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An accommodative lens uses a different technique to allow patients to see better without eyeglasses. These interocular lenses (IOLs) have design features that allow the eye's cilliary muscles to move the IOL either forward or backward in the eye.
This movement of the lens allows the focus to change from near to far or back again, providing good vision up close and far away.
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Toric IOLs are monofocal lens implants that have astigmatism correction built into them. Toric IOLs may not completely eliminate the need for eyeglasses.
However, people with astigmatism who have Toric IOLs implanted should have less astigmatism and better vision without glasses than if a traditional IOL was used.
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With posterior capsulotomy, converging laser beams are aimed directly at the hazy lens capsule, and as they meet they cut a small hole in the capsule.
This allows light to pass through again, restoring your vision to the way it was not long after your cataract surgery.
