Dr Boothe

Ask Your Local Laser Eye Surgery Specialist If you really want to know about eye surgery, ask your local specialist. By asking how does laser eye surgery work, you are not just asking about the specifics of the operation. These are important, as you want to know exactly what will be done with your eyes, but you are also seeking information as to how to prepare for the surgery as well as what to expect afterwards.
For instance, how long do you have to wait to see results and is there any down time? Is there any pain and/or discomfort? By asking how does laser eye surgery work, you are looking for all the information you can get so that you can be sure that this is truly what you want to have done.
What Your Specialist Will Tell You When you ask your specialist how does laser eye surgery work, you should also have some questions prepared in case the specialist leaves anything out. Your specialist will determine if you are a good candidate for this type of surgery and he or she will also tell you the success rate of the surgery.

Dr William Boothe

retina - The light sensitive nerve layer which converts light images into electrical signals for transmission to the brain. The retina can be compared to the film of a camera. See Peter's diagram.

undercorrection - A complication of PRK where the expected amount of correction is less than desired. See glossary entry "regression". Undercorrection occurs in the occasional person where healing occurs more vigorously than predicted by the laser computer program. Undercorrection can also occur in the uncommon event that the laser is improperly calibrated.

Dr William Boothe Surgeon

: myopia - A refractive abnormality of the eye requiring a minus (negative or concave) lens for correction. Synonyms: near sighted or short sighted. People who are near sighted can see objects up close or at near without glasses

near sighted - A refractive abnormality of the eye requiring a minus (negative or concave) lens for correction. The term originated because people who are near sighted can see up close more clearly than they can see objects which are in the distance. The medical term is myopia.
Dr William Boothe