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We understand that the decision to undergo a surgical procedure on your eyes is a very big decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. You will evaluate the results of your surgery for the rest of your life. That's why we don't understand why you would risk your eyesight to a discount LASIK chain or an inexperienced surgeon, since a bad surgical result can be devastating.
Our doctors will take the time to explain the risks to you. We do all necessary pre-operative testing in our office prior to the surgery date. If we feel that there is a high risk, we will give you an honest opinion that you should not have LASIK. We are committed to a "first, do no harm" approach to laser correction surgery. We will caringly and confidently guide you through the procedure each step of the way. The evaluations are done without any charge or obligation. We want you to feel confident about your surgeon and surgery.
Our Laser Vision Coordinator is , she can be reached at . Please call her with any questions or for appointment scheduling.
Now you don’t have to save up for years to finally get the vision you’ve always wanted.
We’re pleased to offer our patients the CareCredit® card, North America's leading patient payment program. CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately — then pay for it over time with low monthly payments that fit easily into your monthly budget. We offer 3 & 6 month no interest plans and payment plans up to 60 months with interest.
CareCredit cards work just like a regular credit card, but is exclusive for healthcare services. CareCredit offers low monthly payment plans for healthcare procedures not commonly covered by insurance, including LASIK.
Learn more by visiting CareCredit.com or contacting our office. Ready to apply?
Now you don’t have to save up for years to finally get the vision you’ve always wanted.
We’re pleased to offer our patients the CareCredit® card, North America's leading patient payment program. CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately — then pay for it over time with low monthly payments that fit easily into your monthly budget. We offer 3 & 6 month no interest plans and payment plans up to 60 months with interest.
CareCredit cards work just like a regular credit card, but is exclusive for healthcare services. CareCredit offers low monthly payment plans for healthcare procedures not commonly covered by insurance, including LASIK.
Learn more by visiting CareCredit.com or contacting our office. Ready to apply? Click below to apply online for your CareCredit card today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit our FAQ section for Laser Vision Correction.
ALLEGRETTO WAVE®’s Laser
When it was approved in 2003 as the first new laser in five years, the FDA
granted ALLEGRETTO WAVE the widest approval range ever initially given to a
new laser for both myopic and hyperopic vision correction.
High Performance Vision
ALLEGRETTO WAVE® is capable of producing some of the largest available optical zones. The optical zone refers to the portion of the cornea that has been corrected by the laser. A larger than normal optical zone is especially important for night vision, and for patients with very large pupils. If a patient’s pupil is larger than the optical zone, they may experience poor peripheral vision, poor night vision, and a higher than normal incidence of “halos” and glare. In the past, this has been one of the biggest drawbacks to conventional laser correction surgery.
PerfectPulse Technology™ represents a new approach to laser vision correction – it accounts for speed, precision, and safety in the ALLEGRETTO WAVE® laser and offers improvements that are revolutionary in the field. Smart Energy Control measures and adjusts energy levels in the laser pulse from creation to delivery. High-speed eye tracking charts the eye’s movement 200 times per second. As a result, every laser pulse is completely controlled and accurate, achieving the most accurate level of correction possible. If, at any time, the eye moves too quickly to be measured or moves out of range, the laser will stop and wait for the eye to move back into position.
At 200 laser bursts per second, it only takes about four seconds of treatment to correct one diopter. Of course, spending less time under the laser means less stress and discomfort for the patient.
Better Night Vision and Glare Control
 At night and in dark conditions, the pupil becomes larger to permit the maximum amount of light to enter the eye. Laser eye correction needs to take this fact into account. If the optical zone is smaller than the size of the pupil at its largest, there is a good chance that the patient will experience poor night vision or problems with glare and halos around bright objects such as oncoming headlights. ALLEGRETTO WAVE® is able to produce the largest available optical zone, virtually eliminating glare and night vision problems associated with older generation lasers.
Wavefront Optimized™ Laser Vision Correction
One of the most innovative features of the ALLEGRETTO WAVE® is the way it uses wavefront-optimized technology to automatically compensate for the curvature of the cornea. In earlier laser correction systems, the “optical zone,” or area of correction, was centered on the front of the cornea; the result was a flattened circular area that ended with an abrupt edge, causing unwanted side effects like poor night vision, glare, and halos.
Is ALLEGRETTO WAVE® right for me?
ALLEGRETTO WAVE® expands the boundaries of candidacy for LASIK. However, there are certain people who are less than ideal candidates for LASIK.
During the consultation with your doctor, please be sure to mention all medications you are taking and any medical conditions you may have.
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