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UltraLASIK allows
a wider range of prescriptions and vision problems to be treated.
Many people who were previously not candidates for the surgery now
qualify and can experience the benefits of better vision and
decreased dependency on glasses or contacts. Also, the laser-made
flap is a good fit for individuals who may feel uncomfortable with
the mechanically created flap.
Who's a
candidate?
-Patients at least 18 years of age
-Patients with a stable prescription.
-Patients with no preexisting corneal abnormalities
or disease.
-Patients with no abnormalities with healing or other medical
conditions.
-Patients with up to -14 diopters of nearsightedness
-Patients with up to +6 diopters of farsightedness
-Patients with up to 5 diopters of astigmatism
-Patients with a desire to decrease their dependence
on glasses or contacts.
What is the next step?
To find out if UltraLasik is right for you it is best to consult
with one of our Refractive Surgery Coordinators to undergo
preliminary testing and talk with you personally regarding your
history and visual expectations. This appointment is complimentary
and can be scheduled at your convenience by calling our office at
(319) 362-3937 or toll free at 1-800-362-3937.
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Common Vision Problems
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| Nearsightedness
(Myopia) |
Farsightedness
(Hyperopia) |
Astigmatism
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when the cornea is too steep or the eye is too long. Light
passes through the eye but focuses before it reaches the
retina resulting in blurred distance vision. |
occurs
when the cornea is too flat. The light rays are focused
behind the retina. This causes blurred vision
often
at near and at distance. |
occurs
when the cornea is shaped more like a football than a
dome. This causes two focal points resulting in blurred
or distorted distance vision. |
Presbyopia
is another vision problem that is very common in people
that are entering their late 30's or 40's. Presbyopia is due
to a natural process in the aging of the lens in the eye,
resulting in the loss of flexibility and thus, a loss in the
ability to focus from distance to near. Patients that have
presbyopia in addition to myopia or hyperopia, will still
require reading glasses for some activities. If you are unsure
of your vision problem, please contact
us to evaluate your visual needs.
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*An
additional note for patients currently wearing contact lenses,
depending on the type of contact lenses, patients are required
to refrain from wearing contacts prior to the preoperative
examination and surgery. This requirement is to ensure that
all measurements taken are very accurate and that your eyes
free from irritation prior to surgery.
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