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Vision Correction Seattle, Washington
Procedures
Sound Eye and Laser specializes in a wide range of professional vision correction services in Seattle,
Washington. We strive to give each patient the best possible service and optimal vision correction
results. Sound Eye and Laser has an outstanding reputation in the Seattle, Washington area and our
vision correction facilities uphold the highest standards of cleanliness. Sound Eye and Laser is
located in beautiful Seattle, Washington and we build long lasting relationships with our
clients.
The caring staff at Sound Eye and Laser is dedicated to providing the best vision correction
services in Seattle, Washington. At Sound Eye and Laser in Seattle, Washington we always use
the latest technology and vision correction methods available.
Our vision correction services include; LASIK, PRK, CK, glaucoma surgery,
cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, and retinal surgery. Many improvements to laser vision
correction technology have occurred in recent years. We feel it is our responsibility to;
Treat each patient with unrivaled personal care, maintain an unwavering attention to detail,
and offer the most up-to-date procedures and technologies. We welcome you to Sound Eye
and Laser, a premier vision correction facility located in Seattle, Washington.
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/etc.)
Dr. Phillips and his staff are proud to offer a wide range of treatment procedures to the people
of Seattle, Washington, the Northwest, and to people who travel from around the world to
experience the quality of care found at Sound Eye and Laser. We will continue to be flexible
to accommodate those who are traveling a great distance and will help to coordinate their
travel.
One of the most popular ways to correct vision is with a procedure called LASIK surgery. LASIK
(laser in-situ keratomileusis) uses a laser to change the curvature of the cornea (outer window
of the eye). LASIK surgery has quickly become the procedure of choice for most patients. LASIK
surgery is proven to have fewer side effects, a quick recovery period, and less complication
than other methods of vision correction. In fact, most LASIK surgery patients notice a significant
improvement in their vision soon after LASIK surgery. LASIK surgery removes tissue within the
cornea to treat low to high levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Sound Eye and Laser practices LASIK surgery in Seattle, Washington and we treat nearsightedness
by making the steep cornea flatter and removing tissue from the center of the cornea. This moves
the point of focus from in front of the retina to directly on the retina.
We treat farsightedness by making the flat cornea steeper and removing tissue outside of the
central optical zone of the cornea. This moves the point of focus from behind the retina to
directly on the retina.
We treat astigmatism by making the cornea more spherical -- like a basketball instead of
a football. This eliminates multiple focusing points within the eye and creates one point
of focus on the retina. Astigmatism can be treated at the same time as nearsightedness
and farsightedness.
LASIK is for those who:
- want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contacts
- are at least 18 years of age
- have had a stable eye prescription for at least one year
- have no health issues affecting their eyes
- have no signs of glaucoma or cataracts
What to expect on surgery day:
You will arrive at Sound Eye and Laser in Seattle, Washington, about a 1 hour prior to
your procedure. Once you have been checked in, you may be offered a sedative to help you
relax. You will then be prepared for LASIK surgery and the area around your eyes will be
cleaned and a sterile wipe applied around your eyes. To numb your eyes anesthetic
eye drops will be used; no injections or needles will be used in this process. When your
eyes are totally numb, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to keep you
from blinking during the LASIK surgery procedure.
Next, the microkeratome instrument will create a hinged flap of thin corneal tissue,
and Dr. Phillips will gently fold the flap out of the way. You may feel a little pressure
during the LASIK surgery process, but this is a relatively pain free procedure. As the laser reshapes your
cornea, you will then look directly at a target light. The information gathered in your
pre-operative exam will be programmed into the Excimer laser. The LASIK surgery treatment
will be completed in less than a minute or two, depending on the amount of correction
needed. To finish the LASIK surgery procedure, the protective layer will be folded back
into place where it will bond without the need for stitches.
Following your LASIK surgery procedure, your eye(s) will be examined with a slit lamp
microscope. Your eyes may be shielded for protection and you will be given additional
eye drops. Immediately following your post op you may experience blurry vision and
someone will need to drive you home. We recommend that you relax for the rest of the
day. Discomfort within the first 12 to 24 hours is not uncommon and this symptom is
usually alleviated with an over-the-counter pain reliever. In the few days following
your LASIK surgery you may experience sensitivity to light, and watering or swelling
of your eyes.
You should be able to resume your daily activities the day after your LASIK surgery. You
will be asked to come back the next day for another examination of your eye(s). We
recommend that you should not drive until you have been examined. Typically, most
patients can see well enough to pass a driver's license exam the next day!
Patient Expectations:
Only you can make the important decision to have LASIK surgery. Our LASIK surgery patients
enjoy the comfort of being able to perform daily activities without corrective lenses. In
fact, the goal of any LASIK surgery is to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses. However,
we cannot guarantee you will experience the results you desire.
Any surgical procedure presents an inherent risk. Many complications and risks associated
with LASIK surgery can be reduced or eliminated through careful LASIK surgery patient selection
and careful pre-operative testing using the latest LASIK surgery diagnostic technology.
Some mild visual side effects may be experienced after LASIK surgery. However, these visual side
effects tend to be mild and diminish over time. Dryness, glare and halos are rare side effects
that may present a slight chance of never going away completely.
Each LASIK surgery patient heals somewhat differently, and some LASIK surgery patients may over
respond and some may under respond resulting in (over and under correction). Within 3
to 6 months the eye will stabilize and you and your
doctor may discuss whether re-treatment can help fine tune your vision.
Only after a thorough eye exam, will you and your doctor be able to determine if LASIK surgery
is an option for you. If you prove to be a good LASIK surgery candidate, and you wish to
have LASIK surgery you will be given additional information about the LASIK surgery
procedure. This will enable you to make an educated decision about whether or not to
proceed. It is vitally important to be sure you have all your questions answered to
your satisfaction.
RESULTS AT 1 MONTH POSTOPERATIVELY:
77% of our patients see 20/20 or better.
98% of our patients see 20/40 or better.
Free consultation with the surgeon
To see if you are a candidate for the procedure, you may schedule a free consultation with
Dr. Phillips or Dr. Lo by calling 206.622.2020. The consultation includes all of the measurements for
surgery and a complete dilated eye exam.
Nidek
Nidek's Excimer Laser EC-5000 is designed to reshape the cornea for PRK, PRK of moderate
myopia with astigmatism (consecutive correction of myopia and astigmatism), PTK and LASIK.
KEY FEATURES
- Dynamic Rotating and Overlapping Delivery System
Designed to perform refractive and therapeutic treatments over a large ablation area.
- Easy and Effective Alignment System
3D motorized joystick along with improved illumination and aiming beams provide precise
control of laser beam delivery arm.
- The system to be integrated to NAVEX
Nidek's new customized ablation systems. (EC-500CX/CXII)
To learn more about NAVEX technology go to:
http://www.nidek.com/navex-f.html
Or go to:
http://www.nidek.com/20031204.html article on Nidek Receives CE
Mark for Customized Aspheric Treatment Zone(CATz) for NIDEK Excimer Laser
System.
Or call our office to find out availability for treatment. Call 206.622.2020
CustomVue
The Fingerprint of Your Vision™
Your vision is unique - as personal as your fingerprint or your DNA. WaveScan® technology provides
your eye doctor with a map of your vision. The WaveScan WaveFront® System and the VISX STAR S4™ Excimer
Laser System enable the physician to measure and correct unique imperfections in each individual's
vision. Many of these imperfections could never be measured before using standard methods for glasses
and contact lenses.
WaveScan Technology
WaveScan technology was originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions
when viewing distant objects in space. This technology has now been applied to laser vision
correction, measuring imperfections in the eye never before measured using standard methods
for glasses and contact lenses. WaveScan-based digital technology identifies and measures
imperfections in your eyes 25 times more precisely than standard methods. In addition, WaveScan
digital information is transferred to the laser, driving a new level of precision and accuracy.
Now, with WaveScan technology, your doctor can custom tailor a correction for the unique
characteristics of your vision. Initially you will meet with your eye doctor at Sound Eye
and Laser for a complete medical evaluation and eye history to determine whether you are a
good candidate for the CustomVue procedure. Your doctor will then discuss the benefits and risks
of the procedure with you. 'If you decide to go ahead with WaveScan, a WaveScan measurement
will be taken to map the unique characteristics of your vision.
The CustomVue Procedure
On procedure day, you will be seated in a reclined position. Anesthetic drops will be placed
in your eyes and a flap will be created on your cornea. Your individualized treatment
information is transferred from the WaveScan to the laser in order to drive the CustomVue
procedure. The actual laser procedure typically takes several seconds. The majority of
individuals feel no pain during the procedure.
After CustomVue, you will notice results immediately, and your vision will continue to
improve over the next few days. You will be scheduled for a follow-up visit the next
day, and again several weeks after the initial procedure.
Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK)/Excimer Laser Surgery
Sound Eye and Laser now offers the most effective and technically advanced procedures
for photo refractive keratectomy and excimer laser surgery in Seattle, Washington. PRK
was the first procedure performed using the Excimer laser and by using photo refractive
keratectomy it corrects vision by reshaping the cornea. The difference between LASIK
and PRK is that with LASIK a corneal flap is created and the laser is applied to the
inner tissue of the cornea. With photo refractive keratoplasty the epithelium (or outer
skin of the cornea) is removed and a laser is applied to the surface of the cornea. PRK
can be used to correct low to high levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and
astigmatism.
To treat nearsightedness, the steep cornea is made flatter by removing tissue from the center
of the cornea. This moves the point of focus from in front of the retina to directly on the
retina.
To treat farsightedness, the flat cornea is made steeper by removing tissue in the
periphery. This moves the point of focus from behind the retina to directly on the
retina.
To treat astigmatism, the cornea is made more spherical -- like a basketball instead
of a football. This eliminates multiple focusing points within the eye and creates
one point of focus on the retina. Astigmatism can be treated at the same time as
nearsightedness and farsightedness.
PRK is for those who:
- want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contacts
- are over 18 years of age
- have had a stable eye prescription for at least one year
- have no health issues affecting their eyes
- have corneas too thin for LASIK
What to expect on surgery day:
You will arrive at Sound Eye and Laser for your PRK or excimer laser eye surgery about a 1 hour prior
to your procedure. Once you have been checked in, you may be offered a sedative to help you relax. You
will then be prepared for photo refractive keratoplasty surgery and the area around your eyes will be
cleaned and a sterile drape may be applied around your eyes. To numb your eyes, anesthetic eye drops
will be used; no injections or needles will be used in this process. When your eyes are totally numb,
an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to keep you from blinking during the PRK surgery
procedure.
Next, the doctor will gently remove the epithelium. You may feel a little pressure during the PRK surgery
process, but this is a relatively painless procedure. As the laser reshapes your cornea, you will then look directly at a
target light. The information gathered in your pre-operative exam will be programmed into the Excimer
laser. The photo refractive keratoplasty surgery treatment will be completed in less than a minute or
two, depending on the amount of correction needed.
Following your PRK procedure, your eye(s) will be examined with a slit lamp microscope. Your eyes may
be shielded for protection. Your vision may be blurry or hazy for one to five days. You may experience
some discomfort as the epithelium heals and covers the treated area. Eye drops, pain medication and
possibly a protective contact lens can be used to minimize this discomfort. Most patients resume
normal activities within one to three days following excimer laser surgery. Vision can fluctuate
for up to six months.
Realistic expectations:
Only you can make the important decision to have PRK surgery. Our patients enjoy the comfort of being
able to perform daily activities without corrective lenses. In fact, the goal of any PRK surgery is
to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses. Nearly all Sound Eye And Laser patients are overjoyed
with their vision after photo refractive keratoplasty. However, we cannot guarantee you will experience
the results you desire.
Any surgical procedure presents an inherent risk. Many complications and risks associated with PRK
surgery can be reduced or eliminated through careful PRK surgery patient selection and careful
pre-operative testing using the latest Excimer laser surgery diagnostic technology.
Some mild visual side effects may be experienced after photo refractive keratoplasty surgery. However,
these visual side effects tend to be mild and diminish over time. Dryness, glare and halos are rare
side effects that may present a slight chance of never going away completely.
Each PRK surgery patient heals somewhat differently, and some PRK surgery patients may over correct
and some may under correct, resulting in "over corrections" and "under corrections". Within 3 to 6
months the eye will stabilize and, if you have under corrected or over corrected, you and your
doctor may discuss whether re-treatment can help fine tune your vision.
Only after a thorough eye exam, will you and your doctor be able to determine if Excimer
laser is an option for you. If you prove to be a good PRK surgery candidate, and you wish to have Excimer laser, you will be given additional information about the photo refractive keratoplasty surgery procedure. This will enable you to make an educated decision about whether or not to proceed. It is vitally important to be sure you have all your PRK questions answered to your satisfaction.
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) in Seattle, Washington
Sound Eye and Laser is now helping Seattle, Washington area patients who, like 60 million
other Americans, have difficulty reading and seeing at night.
Are you tired of relying on glasses to perform simple daily functions?
Sound Eye and Laser now offers a new form of vision correction called Conductive
Keratoplasty. Conductive Keratoplasty, also known as CK, is a relatively new non-laser
procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to shrink collagen tissue within the cornea
to treat low to moderate farsightedness and presbyopia.
Our conductive keratoplasty techniques are focused on making the cornea more
functional. Using a controlled release of radiofrequency energy into the
stroma (the third layer of cornea), the temperature of the corneal tissue
is increased, which makes the cornea steeper and increases its focusing
power.
CK is for those who:
- are tired of reading glasses
- have difficulty with close vision
- are at least 40 years of age
- have not had a significant change in their distance vision for one year
- have no health issues affecting their eyes
- have not had previous vision correction surgery
- are not pregnant or nursing
What to expect on surgery day:
At Sound Eye and Laser, CK is performed in our Seattle, Washington outpatient surgical
facilities. Your eyes will be numbed with powerful anesthesia, a topical eyedrop, and your eyelids
will be held in place with eyelid holders to prevent you from blinking during the
procedure.
Conductive Keratoplasty is performed with the patient lying down. You will
be asked to look at the microscope light and
your eye will be marked with a series of dots. Your surgeon will then touch
the dots with a probe making a full circle around the outer margins of the
cornea. Depending on the individual, 8 to 32 dots will be marked for varying
levels of correction. Each dot will be touched, as heat from the radio
waves shrink the tissue, producing a tightening effect that creates a more
curved cornea. Patients may elect to have only one eye treated to give them
monovision.
Following the Conductive Keratoplasty, your eyes will be examined. You
are then cleared to go home and all patients are recommended to relax. You may experience
scratchiness and/or excessive watering of the eyes in the couple days following
the Conductive Keratoplasty procedure. Full results may not take effect for a few
weeks or several months. Typically, normal activities are resumed within a day or
two as your near vision improves immediately. You may experience some discomfort
and light sensitivity (glare or halos) for a few days following CK.
Realistic expectations:
Only you can make the important decision to have Conductive Keratoplasty
surgery. Our CK surgery patients enjoy the comfort of being able to perform
daily activities without corrective lenses. In fact, the goal of any Conductive
Keratoplasty surgery in Seattle, Washington is to reduce your dependence on
corrective lenses. Nearly all Sound Eye and Laser patients are overjoyed with
their vision after CK surgery. However, we cannot guarantee you will experience
the results you desire. CK has been approved to treat farsightedness between +.75
and +3.00 Diopters. CK was approved by the FDA in April 2004 to treat presbyopia.
Only after a thorough eye exam, will you and your doctor be able to determine
if Conductive Keratoplasty is an option for you. If you prove to be a good CK
surgery candidate, and you wish to have Conductive Keratoplasty, you will be
given additional information about the CK surgery procedure. This will enable
you to make an educated decision about whether or not to proceed. It is vitally
important to be sure that you have all your questions answered to your
satisfaction.
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