NASA recently approved the LASIK technology and procedure used at Optical Express for use on astronauts.
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Your in-depth consultation includes preliminary diagnostic tests, an examination by your optometrist, and a follow-up discussion with your patient counselor. This comprehensive consultation takes approximately 90 minutes. An optometrist will determine whether you are a suitable candidate for laser vision correction, explain the procedure which best fits your individual needs, and answer all of your questions to enable you to make an informed decision. Even if you are not a candidate now, you may become one in the future as new technologies emerge.
The following tests are used to establish your eligibility for laser vision correction. The information gathered from the WaveScan™ identifies and measures optical imperfections, providing the surgeon with a detailed, accurate prescription and optical map of your eyes.
Lensometry: We check your eyeglasses to determine your current prescription strength.
Autorefraction: An automated refractor reads how light passes through your eye in order to help determine your baseline prescription.
Tonometry: Used to measure your eye pressure. It is a key indicator in diagnosing the eye condition glaucoma.
Pentacam: Gives detailed information on your cornea (the outer surface). It provides the optometrist and surgeon with accurate information about the surface shape and thickness of your cornea and how this varies from the center to the periphery.
CustomVue WaveScan™: Identifies and measures imperfections in your eye 25 times more precisely than standard methods used for glasses and contact lenses. It provides the essential data used in a WaveFront™ treatment.
Visual Acuity Testing: Measures the eye’s ability to see details at near and far distances. These tests usually involve reading letters or looking at symbols of different sizes on an eye chart. Your uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) is what you see without glasses or contact lenses while your best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) is what you see with the optimum correction in place.
Refraction: Your optometrist verifies your current prescription and compares this to the lensometry readings and previous prescription details to ensure stability.
Cycloplegic Refraction: Eyedrops are used to relax your eye muscles and allow your optometrist to determine how your prescription may to change over time.
Pupillometry: This test takes a measurement of the size of your pupils in the dark when they are at their largest, using infrared technology.
Pachymetry: The Pachymeter is an ultrasound device used to determine the thickness of your cornea in any given location. The thickness of your cornea is very important when determining whether you are a suitable candidate for laser vision correction.
Slit Lamp Exam: This test uses a microscope and a small beam of light to examine every part of your eyes.
Eye Dominance: This test measures which of your eyes is the dominant or stronger eye.
Retinal Exam: The optometrist will assess the health of your internal eye, particularly the retina. The drops that were used for the cycloplegic refraction aid in this exam as well, providing an excellent comprehensive view of the retina.
Our optometrists have extensive training and experience in the management of refractive surgery. Annual continuing education, peer review, and ongoing assessment are non-negotiable protocols for maintaining the high standard expected at Optical Express.
