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Laser vision correction is a procedure that improves vision by permanently changing the shape of the cornea (the clear covering of the front of the eye) with a laser. Often referred to as LASIK (an acronym for the medical term laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis), it is the most commonly performed type of laser procedure and an effective treatment for a wide range of vision problems.
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While the overwhelming majority (98%) of our laser vision correction patients achieve corrected vision of at least 20/40 or better, the possibility of needing further enhancement surgery remains. This possibility varies among patients, depending on the degree of original refractive error. Laser vision correction enhancements at our Indianapolis and San Diego locations require no further payment from our patients within the first year of the original procedure.
20/20 is the current standard for excellence in vision. But, as shown in a clinical study, individuals undergoing the CustomVue™ procedure have the potential to see even better than 20/20. In fact, one year after the CustomVue™ procedure, nearly 70 percent of clinical study participants saw 20/16 or better.
In addition, many participants reported that they had clearer, better vision both during the day and at night, compared to their vision with glasses or contact lenses before the procedure.
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As far as surgical procedures are concerned, laser vision correction is considered very safe. However, laser vision correction is a permanent surgical procedure and, as such, it does contain an element of risk. It is important to note that most LASIK complications can be prevented through proper patient screening and post-surgery care, which are meticulously addressed at our Carlsbad and Indianapolis centers. The majority of laser vision correction patients experience very little discomfort during or after the LASIK procedure, and the risk of future complication is very low.
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The Excimer laser is used in LASIK surgery to correct refractive errors by reshaping and polishing the cornea. The Excimer laser produces a cool ultraviolet beam that removes molecular layers of corneal tissue without damaging or burning the surrounding tissue. Each pulse removes only one fourth of a micron, giving the Excimer tremendous precision. As a comparison, a human red blood cell is over thirty times as thick as the amount of cornea removed with one Excimer pulse. Most patients have their vision corrected while removing an amount of corneal tissue comparable to the thickness of a human hair. Originally invented to serve as a manufacturing tool for IBM computer chips, the Excimer laser’s potential for laser vision correction was discovered in 1983. During laser vision correction surgery, a computer programmed specifically for each patient controls the Excimer laser. LASIK has helped millions of Americans see without corrective lenses.
At his laser vision correction centers in Indianapolis and Carlsbad, San Diego, Dr. Lanter utilizes the VISX Star S4™ Laser with CustomVue™ technology, a state-of-the-art system that tracks the slightest eye movements during surgery so patients receive the most accurate and predictable results.
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WaveScan™ technology provides a measurement and a visual representation of your vision based on the behavior of light waves. It compares light passing through your eye to the same light pattern from an eye that needs no vision correction.
WaveScan™ technology identifies and measures imperfections in an individual’s vision 25 times more precisely than standard methods used for glasses and contact lenses. Laser vision correction is based on precise measurements of the imperfections in your vision. These measurements are taken with a powerful tool known as WaveScan™. The WaveScan™ information is transferred to the laser to guide the treatment.
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Experience: Earl Lanter, O.D., M.D. has been in practice for 17 years as an Ophthalmologist, for 26 years as an Optometrist, and has performed nearly 15,000 vision correction surgeries. Dr. Lanter has dual degrees in eye care, which is very unique, less than 100 in doctors in the US have achieved this special training. He was among the first doctors in the US to perform LASIK in 1996.
Attention to Detail: Dr. Lanter personally meets with every patient at the initial consult in order to address any questions. The preoperative evaluation or work up for surgery includes at least six readings of a patient’s prescription, including WaveScan™. Dr. Lanter reviews all data and customizes the treatments for each patient. He personally performs all surgeries, performs an immediate post op inspection after surgery and examines all patients on the first post op day. Dr. Lanter then performs an inspection 3-4 weeks after laser vision correction and again at 3-4 months. The doctor performs all enhancements within one year of surgery at no cost.
Best Equipment: Dr. Lanter owns the most technologically advanced equipment. No lasers are carted on and off of trucks, where they can be affected by temperature, humidity, and vibration, making them less accurate. The operating room is dedicated and designed for laser vision correction; even the temperature and humidity are controlled, and there is a separate sterile room dedicated to the preparation of equipment.
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For more information contact a staff member at 877-446-2020 (San Diego) or 866-247-2020 (Indianapolis) and discuss the procedures with Dr. Lanter and his experienced staff.
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If you are interested in scheduling a laser vision correction consultation in Indianapolis or North San Diego County, please contact our practice today!
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6183 Paseo Del Norte
Suite #210
Carlsbad, California 92009
Phone: (760) 931-5308
Fax: (760) 931-5309
Toll: (877) 446-2020
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Indianapolis
10610 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280
Phone: 317.844.6269
Toll: (866) 247-2020
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