iLASIK
Dr. Cullom also offers the technologically advanced iLASIK procedure. A lot of people have had successful LASIK, but as many as 10 times that number are good candidates that are waiting. Some people are waiting because they don’t think they can afford it. Others are unaware of the true safety of the procedure. But most people are waiting simply because they lack the right information. The introduction of the iLASIK Procedure (using exclusive LASIK technology, only from AMO) means the wait is over and it’s simple:
- Most people are candidates — make an appointment and have an exam
- The technologies used in the iLASIK Procedure are safe, effective and used in more than 10 million procedures
- You can afford it, let us show you how
- The iLASIK Procedure is not complicated — it’s fast and virtually painless
The technology used in the iLASIK Procedure is very mature (the systems used today have been in use for years) and very safe. Doctors have been performing laser vision procedures for over a decade, and 31.4 million procedures have been performed worldwide to date,3 making it the most common elective vision procedure in the U.S. In fact, all branches of the U.S. military and NASA recently allowed the treatment of LASIK for their servicemen and women, thanks to studies using iLASIK Technology.
The iLASIK Procedure only takes minutes. It reshapes your cornea to correct the refractive imperfections in your eye (these imperfections are essentially the reason you are nearsighted, farsighted, etc.). Here’s what happens:
- Dr. Cullom provides an extensive iLASIK exam and consultation
- Computers/software are used to make an individual blueprint of your eyes; this blueprint is used to drive your laser correction and is what gives you a truly customized result
- A laser is used to make a thin flap in your cornea
- You’ll be given numbing drops so you won’t feel pain
- This flap enables the surgeon to make the iLASIK correction
- A second laser is used to make the correction to your cornea, based on your unique vision/eye characteristics
- This correction is completely computer driven
- It’s safe, fast and virtually painless
- You can have great vision without glasses or contacts
It’s natural to have many questions when considering the iLASIK Procedure. Dr. Cullom and the Cullom Eye & Laser Center staff are experts at answering those questions and are real pros who will provide plenty of support during the process. Still, here are a few answers to some of the common questions:
- You ARE AWAKE during the iLASIK Procedure, but you may be given medication to relax
- Your eyes will be numbed with drops, and aside from a little pressure, YOU MOST LIKELY WON’T FEEL A THING during the procedure
- Typically BOTH EYES are treated during the same visit
- The iLASIK Procedure generally takes less than 10 MINUTES per eye
