Dr William Boothe Surgeon

After LASIK eye surgery many patients experience immediate improved vision, although it can take up to six months for vision to stabilize. Patients can expect a short LASIK surgery recovery period but there is usually little to no discomfort following the procedure. Follow-up exams ensure proper healing.
LASIK Eye Surgery Cost and Financing InformationThe cost of LASIK eye surgery often appears intimidating to patients considering vision correction treatment. LASIK cost varies based on the patient's degree of refractive error and the area of the country the procedure is performed. What many patients don't know, however, is that there are numerous LASIK financing options available that can help decrease or disperse the fee.
Am I a Candidate for LASIK Eye Surgery?A good candidate for LASIK eye surgery must meet several general requisites. LASIK patients should be at least 18 years old, demonstrate no change in refraction for at least one year, and have realistic expectations regarding the results of LASIK eye surgery.

Dr William Boothe

corneal topography - A process of mapping the surface details of the cornea with a unique camera/computer combination. Used to determine corneal slope and astigmatism for PRK refractive correction. Also used post-operatively to measure the results of PRK treatment. The computer data can manipulated to show the efficacy of ablation and the quality of smoothness of the final refracted surface.

Dr Boothe

: Coma - A higher order aberration which makes points of light look like comets with blurry tail-like smudges. It can be diagnosed and treated with wavefront-guided LASIK procedures.

Complex Wavefront Retreatment - An off-label use of the excimer laser to do corrective secondary surgery after the original wavefront-guided surgery has left the patient with higher-order aberrations.
Dr William Boothe