About LASIK

Custom LASIK in Carlsbad, San Diego and Indianapolis

LASIK surgery, Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is an outpatient laser vision correction procedure intended to reduce or eliminate the need for corrective lenses by altering the shape of the cornea. The cornea is responsible for focusing light to create an image on the retina, called refraction. An imperfect cornea causes distorted vision, or refractive error, such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Custom LASIK eye surgery can correct these refractive errors and reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses and contacts. Dr. Earl Lanter has performed LASIK surgery for thousands of satisfied patients in Indiana. In addition to performing LASIK in Indianapolis, Dr. Lanter now provides custom LASIK treatment in Carlsbad, California, in Northern San Diego County.

The LASIK procedure used at our facilities in Indianapolis and Carlsbad, San Diego, involves using a precise Excimer laser to sculpt the cornea into the shape necessary for proper focusing. After numbing the surface with anesthetic eye drops, a microsurgical device called a microkeratome creates a paper-thin flap, which is gently folded back to expose the underlying tissue to be reshaped. The laser then sculpts the cornea by vaporizing microscopic amounts of tissue. After approximately 45 seconds, the flap is repositioned, adhering naturally in only a few minutes. The entire LASIK procedure takes approximately five to ten minutes for each eye. To schedule a custom LASIK consultation at Indianapolis or Carlsbad, contact Lanter EyeCare today!

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Benefits of LASIK

LASIK surgery has helped millions of people with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism realize their dreams of better vision and life without glasses. An average of 98 percent of laser vision correction patients enjoy 20/40 vision or better after the procedure, the level required to legally drive without corrective lenses. With proper care, the healing process is relatively painless and extremely short, allowing most to drive and return to work the very next day. By eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery offers our San Diego and Indianapolis patients the freedom to pursue hobbies, sports, and career options without the hassle of corrective lenses. The obvious benefit of LASIK eye surgery is simply clear vision.

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CustomVue™ - Custom LASIK Eye Surgery

Dr. Lanter uses the VISX Star S4™ Laser with CustomVue™, the latest custom LASIK technology. The CustomVue™ system allows the LASIK surgeon to tailor the laser vision correction procedure specifically to your eyes. Wavefront™ technology is used to create a WaveScan™ map of each eye. This advanced mapping technology can more accurately detect higher and lower order aberrations in the cornea. The CustomVue™ system then programs the Excimer laser to correct these visual aberrations during LASIK surgery. Wavefront™ technology minimizes the risk of glare, halos, and other problems that previously occurred in a small percentage of patients. Additionally, the CustomVue™ LASIK procedure typically provides more reliable and accurate results that traditional LASIK.

To learn more about custom LASIK technology, contact our laser vision correction centers in San Diego or Indianapolis today!

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If you are interested in scheduling a custom LASIK consultation, please contact our office in Carlsbad (San Diego County) or Indianapolis today!

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