Custom LASIK
The Custom LASIK Difference
For over 25 years, doctors placed incisions in the cornea to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In the early 1980s, they began looking at lasers to improve the precision and predictability of altering the shape of the cornea. Researchers found that the Excimer laser could remove tissue with up to 0.25 microns of accuracy. Now, in its second decade of use, the technologically advanced Excimer laser has added a tremendous amount of precision, control and safety to the surgical correction of vision errors. Using this remarkable technology, the cornea is reshaped to conform to your glasses or contact lens prescription, thereby reducing or even eliminating a lifetime of dependence on corrective lenses for hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. LASIK, or Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis offers a number of benefits over other forms of laser vision correction because it is performed under a protective layer of corneal tissue. As a result, there is less surface area to heal, less risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative discomfort, less postoperative need for medications, and vision returns more rapidly, often within a day or so. LASIK can also treat a higher range of vision errors. Although postoperative results vary, most patients are able to pass a drivers license test without their glasses or contact lenses.
The Procedure
After your eye has been completely anesthetized using "eye drop" anesthesia, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to prevent blinking.
Next, an instrument known as a microkeratome makes a protective flap in the cornea. During this process you may feel a little pressure, but no discomfort. You will be asked to look directly at a target light while the laser reshapes the cornea, usually in less than a minute. Then, the protective flap is folded back in place where it bonds securely without the need for stitches. After LASIK, some patients report a slight discomfort that usually goes away within twelve to twenty-four hours.
LASIK Step 1:A flap is created using a microkeratome.
LASIK Step 2:The flap is lifted up, while remaining hinged.
LASIK Step 3: The excimer laser is used to reshape the surface of the cornea.
LASIK Step 4: The protective flap is folded back in place.
LASIK Step 5: The flap bonds with the eye.
How It Works
To treat nearsightedness, the cornea must be made flatter. This is accomplished by removing tissue from the center of the cornea.
To treat farsightedness, the central cornea must be made steeper. This is accomplished by directing the laser beam to remove tissue from around this area.
To treat astigmatism, the cornea must be made more spherical. By changing the pattern of the beam, tissue is removed in one direction more than the other.
Myopia (nearsightedness) occurs when light rays are in front of the retina instead of directly on the retina.
Hyperopia (farsightedness) occurs when light rays are not bent enough to focus the on the retina.
Astigmatism occurs when light rays are focused at more than one point on the retina.
LASIK (Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis) - The Excimer laser removes microscopic layers of corneal tissue to change its shape, allowing light rays to focus more directly on the retina.
See Better After Cataract Surgery!
Both cataract and pre-cataract patients older than 40 years of age who are dependent on bifocals or reading glasses are likely candidates, and patients who have these lenses implanted prior to developing cataracts will never need cataract surgery in the future. If you are seeking the TECNIS®, Crystalens®, ReZoom® or ReSTOR® IOL lens options in Pennsylvania Dr. Bucci can help you decide if this option is right for you!
Learn MoreLASIK Self-Evaluation TEST
Find out if you can be a LASIK candidate. Take our LASIK self-evaluation test and you will be evaluated and contacted by one of our LASIK coordinators to discuss your candidacy. If you meet the requirements of our test we will suggest an in person pre-operative eye exam. This eye exam is a complete eye health eye exam and will most likely be one of the most thorough eye exams of your life. We obviously take your vision very seriously at Bucci Laser Vision.
Learn MoreBlade-Free LASIK
If you are seeking the safest LASIK in Pennsylvania please feel free to call us about the NEW Bladeless LASIK eye surgery. For more information regarding the Intralase ALL-LASER LASIK please feel free to review our website. We are happy to bring our patients the safest option available for LASIK eye surgery.
Learn MoreFinancing Options
0% LASIK Financing in Pennsylvania We aim to break down any cost issues that our patients may have if they are considering LASIK eye surgery. Our LASIK center goes way beyond what other centers do to help our patients overcome this affordability issue. If cost is something that has been holding you back from vision correction you should really contact us as soon as possible to set up a consultation. Bucci Laser Vision offers 24 – month interest free financing, on approved credit with low fixed monthly payments, no down payment and no pre-payment penalty.
Learn MoreWhat's New
Find out What’s NEW at Bucci Laser Vision! We have regular updates on technology and patient safety as it pertains to our patients and overall eye health.
Learn MoreWhat Are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear crystalline lens of the eye. The lens is normally extremely clear, and allows light to pass through and be focused onto the retina. When the lens is not clear, and light is impeded from passing through it, a cataract is said to be present in the lens. The term “cataract” comes from the Latin word for waterfall (cataracta) as very advanced cataracts may look white, like foamy water, and be visible to an observer with the naked eye.
Learn MoreCataract Surgery
Modern microsurgical techniques for removing cataracts have evolved and improved dramatically over the past 20 years. During this procedure, the eye's natural lens is removed because it became cloudy as a result of the natural aging process. In the early days, cataract surgery was performed only when a person could no longer see. The cloudy lens was removed in one piece through a large incision that required many stitches. Patients stayed in the hospital for days and after surgery had to wear thick, distorting cataract glasses or deal with cumbersome contact lenses to see well enough to function.
Learn MoreMultifocal / Accommodative
Exciting advances in lens implant technology now allows patients to choose multifocal lens implants to correct their vision. Monofocal lens implants provide excellent vision at one point, usually distance. Multifocal lens implants provide a range of clearer vision at near, intermediate and distance, thereby allowing the performance of most daily activities with little or no dependence on traditional or progressive bifocals. Dr. Bucci will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multifocal lenses during your free consultation.
Learn MoreMultifocal IOL Videos
Bucci Laser Vision invites you to watch our Multifocal IOL videos about the Multifocal lenses used by Dr. Bucci. If you are interested in premium lens implants in the Pennsylvaia area, please watch our videos to learn how Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implants can help you see better than ever before after cataract surgery!
Learn MoreAstigmatism Correction (Toric IOL)
Patients suffering from astigmatism and cataracts can benefit from a Toric IOL lens implant. The Toric IOL can be implanted during cataract surgery to cure the astigmatism and reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery!
If you are suffering from astigmatism and cataracts in Pennsylvania contact Bucci Vision to learn more about Toric IOL’s and how they can help correct your vision
Learn MoreCommon Questions
Do you have questions about the LASIK procedure? Would you like to learn more about Dr. Bucci and the services offered at Bucci Vision in Pennsylvania? If so, please visit our Common Questions page to have your questions answered!
If you have more questions please do not hesitate to contact our office at 1-877-DR.BUCCI to schedule an appointment!
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