Dr. William Boothe

LASIK (Laser in-situ Keratomileusis) is used to correct or reduce moderate to high levels of nearsightedness (myopia), astigmatism and farsightedness (hyperopia). The traditional LASIK procedure is relatively simple: a keratome is used to gently create a flap in the cornea. In IntraLASIK, the flap is created by a computer-controlled, precision laser.
The flap is lifted and an excimer laser is then used to shape the remaining tissue. The flap is then carefully set back into place, forming an occlusive seal by osmopic pressure. Osmopic pressure holds the flap in place and allows it to heal very quickly, without stitches!
Laser surgery for eyes is also recommended for glaucoma patients. Glaucoma results from poor drainage of aqueous fluids in the eye. Dr. Boothe, the result is a build- up of pressure that can press against the optic nerves. This can lead to serious complications especially if the optic nerves are damaged beyond repair. Laser beams can be directed into the area where this fluid accumulates to widen the angle through which it flows.
Dr. Boothe, in the case of glaucoma caused by the construction of new and more blood vessels, laser can be used to destroy these new and often poorly formed blood vessels so aqueous fluids can easily flow.

Dr William Boothe

Food and Drug Administration - The U.S. federal agency in charge of evaluating and approving medical devices (and other things). It’s not responsible for new medical procedures, just for how the new devices are used. For example, it has approved of excimer lasers for treating nearsightedness.

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DR WILLIAM A. BOOTHE - DALLAS LASIK: Low Vision - Visual impairment ; usually less than 20/200 which obstructs daily activities but cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

Macula - An extra-sensitive area roughly in the center of the retina, which enables us to see fine detail and do activities such as reading. The center of the macula is the fovea, which has no nerve cells or blood vessels to interfere with vision, and this makes it the most sensitive area of the macula. It’s also the part of the eye which enables us to distinguish colors.
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Fuch’s Dystrophy - A progressive, inherited eye disease (dystrophy) in which the cornea loses cells from the endothelium which normally remove fluids and impurities from the eye. Without those cells, the eye retains too much fluid and begins to swell. By changing the cornea’s curvature, this makes vision blurry, especially first thing in the morning, since while the eyes are closed in sleep, no moisture can evaporate from them. It causes other symptoms, e.g. blisters, light sensitivity, pain, and decreased depth perception. There is no cure, but there are some ways to minimize symptoms. A corneal transplant eventually becomes necessary. Also called Endothelial Dystrophy.

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LASIK EYE - Dr William Boothe: Anterior Ocular Segment - A name for the parts of the eye that are in front of the lens, namely, the cornea, anterior chamber, iris and ciliary body.

Antimetropia - A condition where one eye is nearsighted and the other one farsighted.

Aphakia - (ah-FAY-kee-uh) The condition of having no crystalline lens in the eye, as happens when it's been removed because of cataracts.

Aphakic Spectacles - Very thick and heavy glasses that in past years were the standard remedy after a cataract operation. They gave distorted peripheral vision. Modern ophthalmologists can instead implant an intraocular lens (IOL).

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Excimer lasers have been used since 1987 for vision correction and were approved by the FDA in 1995 for correcting nearsightedness. Since then, they’ve been also approved for treating farsightedness and astigmatism.

Floaters - Tiny specks or strands that float in the field of vision. They move when the eyes move so they can’t be directly focused upon. Those shapes are the shadows cast on the retina by small clumps of cells in the vitreous humor. Often they’re more visible against a blank background like the sky or a wall. They become more common with age, as the vitreous starts to thicken and clump together. Mostly floaters are harmless, but if flashes of light accompany them, it could indicate a potential retinal detachment.

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Keratotomy - (keh-ruh-TAH-tuh-mee) Surgical incision of the cornea. This is done for a radial keratotomy (RK) procedure, treating nearsightedness by flattening the cornea slightly. Several tiny incisions are made around the periphery of the cornea, extending further inwards to the center in more severe cases of nearsightedness.



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