KLEx stands for Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction, an umbrella term for small‑incision lenticule procedures such as SMILE and CLEAR. A femtosecond laser creates a thin, lens‑shaped disc (a… more The procedure takes about 7-10 minutes per eye and is performed in the laser suite.The surgeons uses numbing drops to numb your eyes. You’ll be comfortably positioned under the laser.Laser step: The… more Before KLEx:Screening & diagnostics: Detailed measurements (refraction, corneal maps, dryness assessment).In preparation for KLEx:-Stop soft lenses at least 3–7 days before. Your doctor will… more Everyone heals differently. Always follow your surgeon's instructions if they differ from this guide. Expect to use antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops a few times a day for about 10 days, and… more Non surgical
A point might be reached when the spectacles would not correct vision fully, with distorted contours and blurred vision persisting even with eyeglasses. At this stage, vision… more What to do when an individual is diagnosed with keratoconus? Two targets should be in mind: vision enhancement and vision stabilization. First, vision enhancement: If eyeglasses fail to improve… more What is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a disease that affects the clear transparent front portion of the eye known as the cornea, leading to corneal weakening and irregular forward protrusion and… more Keratoconus typically starts during teenage-hood, but it can sometimes manifest even earlier, as early as 5 years of age. The disease tends to worsen between late teens and mid twenties, then it… more What is Presbyopia?
The human eye is designed to see very clearly for far. The near is usually out of focus, unless the eye makes an effort to contract its ciliary muscles, changing the shape of the… more Optical treatment
Presbyopia can be corrected either optically or surgically. Optically, bifocal and progressive eyeglasses can be prescribed. The latter are spectacles with central… more Which option is right for you? it all starts with a comprehensive evaluation. Your surgeon will guide you based on: -Corneal health and thickness-Visual needs and lifestyle-Presence of… more The success rate of the corneal ring segment procedure is considered high; the improvement, however, is not necessarily total, and is not always guaranteed. Studies have shown that around 80% of… more Allogenic (CAIRS) and synthetic Intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) are arc segments that are inserted in the cornea of Keratoconus patients using laser technology in order to flatten and… more Channels are created in the cornea using a specialized femtosecond laser system. The intracorneal ring segments are inserted through the laser-created channels. Once in, the cornea tends to flatten… more Patients can resume normal activity like driving, office and computer work, one or two days later, and their vision usually improves over the next several days or weeks, and up to 6 months. … more What is Blepharitis?
Blepharitis is an inflammation that affects the eyelids, mostly around the area where eyelashes grow. The most common cause is a malfunction of the oil glands located near the… more Lid hygiene
In both forms of blepharitis, especially anterior blepharitis, keeping the lids clean and free of crusts is essential. Warm to hot compresses should be applied on the lids to loosen… more Dry eye disease is a condition characterized by tear insufficiency. This might be initially due to either a decrease in tear production or an increase in tear evaporation.view photos … more Eye lubricants
Eye lubricants are designed either with preservatives or without. The ones with preservatives need to be instilled up to 4 times a day, while the ones with no preservatives can… more Laser Blended Vision is an advanced, customized laser procedure that allows you to see clearly at near, intermediate, and distance, with both eyes working together.
Unlike traditional monovision… more There are several laser platforms offering laser blended vision, with the most popular being PresbyMAX (by SCHWIND) and PresbyOND (by ZEISS). They both work based on the principle of micro-… more Inside the eye, there is an optical lens helping us to focus on what we see. This very lens can lose clarity with age and develop into a cataract (i.e. opaque lens.). Cataract development is… more There is currently no medical treatment for cataract, and cataract will not get better on it’s own. Cataracts are treated by microscopic surgery under topical (local) anesthesia with conscious… more After cataract surgery, vision usually improves by the first postoperative day, and may take up to a week for full visual recovery. Patients may resume normal activity and office work from the second… more In the vast majority of cases, approximately 98-99% of the time, the surgery is uncomplicated, with excellent visual improvement and patient satisfaction. In a small percentage of patients, often… more What is a cornea?
The cornea is the central part of the front of the eye through which we see. Normally, the cornea is smooth and transparent. However, injury, disease or certain medical… more Full thickness corneal transplantation (Penetrating Keratoplasty) Corneal transplantation can be done under general anesthesia; that is, with the patient "asleep." Local anesthetic, in which the… more The majority of the corneal transplantations done in patients with keratoconus, Fuch's dystrophy and endothelial dysfunction, corneal scars and most types of corneal diseases are successful. The… more Postoperative instructions
After corneal transplantation, patients should avoid rubbing their eyes at all times. They are instructed to protect their operated eye with polycarbonate eye glasses… more Cross-linking is a highly successful procedure which works 95-99% of the times. Even though the aim of cross-linking is to stabilize the disease process and maintain vision, some patients experience… more Indications
UV cross-linking is usually offered to patients with documented disease progression and often in young individuals below age 19 without documented disease progression as the… more Combined customized laser procedures
LASIK and laser surface ablation are generally contra-indicated in keratoconus patients. However, in certain situations, customized minimal laser surface ablation… more Cornea cross-linking is a procedure meant to stop keratoconus disease progression. During the procedure, riboflavin (which is vitamin B2) eye drops are instilled in the eye followed by exposure to a… more The Eye
Light rays enter the eye through the cornea, a transparent structure acting like a window to the eye. The cornea bends light rays so they pass through the pupil, a small opening in the iris,… more Myopia is also known as nearsightedness. This often occurs when the distance between the cornea and retina is too long, light rays entering the eye are focused in front of the retina, causing the… more Hyperopia or hypermetropia is also known as farsightedness, and often occurs when the distance between the cornea and the retina is too short. Light rays entering the eye have not yet come into focus… more Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea is curved unevenly. A cornea that is curved the same in all directions is shaped like a basketball or a soccer ball, while a cornea with astigmatism is… more Presbyopia is a normal condition associated with age. It causes problems with our near vision. When we are young, the lenses in our eyes are flexible and are able to change focus easily between near… more The human eye suffers from visual error (scientifically termed “refractive error”) when it cannot transmit a sharp image out of the objects we see. Light rays stemming from the objects around us… more Implantable collamer lenses, also known as implantable contact lenses, are FDA approved lenses designed to correct myopia, (up to – 18 D), astigmatism (up to 6 D), and high hyperopia (up to + 8 D).… more Implantable collamer lenses versus LASIK/LASER surgery
Implantable collamer lenses provide superior contrast sensitivity in higher correction compared to many laser procedures, without… more How to prepare for ICL surgery
Candidates for the procedure need to undergo a full eye exam with pupil dilatation, as well as a battery of tests including corneal topography and… more Step 1: Schedule an appointment for vision correction
If you’re seeking vision correction, you might be a candidate for LASIK (bladeless: femtosecond/intralasik), LASER surface ablation (… more The Day of Your Treatment
All LASIK and PRK procedures are performed using topical numbing drops. Depending on the procedure, the operational time will vary between 3 minutes to 10 minutes per eye.… more Description
With laser surface ablation (PRK/TransPRK), the laser reshaping is applied on the surface of the cornea, without performing a flap or any cut. A computerized excimer laser… more You will experience blurry vision as well as episodic light sensitivity, burning, and tearing for up to 3 days. You should be able to drive and work on computers within 5-7 days. However, near as… more Laser Surface Ablation (PRK/TransPRK) causes mild to moderate discomfort for up to 3 days after surgery, and has a slower visual recovery of 5 to 7 days before complete resumption of normal daily… more Definition
With LASIK, a small flap is created in the front portion of the cornea with either a micromechanical device or a special laser system called femtosecond laser (now the… more First day
After the procedure, you need to wear transparent plastic eye-shields all day long for the first day, and then wear them during sleep for the first week. Try to keep your eyes closed… more TransPRK
TransPRK, short for single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy, is a no-touch laser technology whereby LASER surface ablation is performed exclusively with the laser system. No… more SmartPulse technology
SmartPulse technology is an innovative laser algorithm which allows the laser to sculpt a very smooth corneal shape, allowing better vision in the early postoperative… more FEMTOLASIK (intraLASIK or Bladeless LASIK)
Advances in laser vision correction include femtoLASIK (aka intraLASIK, also known as bladeless LASIK). A small flap is created in the front portion of the… more Customized laser vision correction
Customized laser vision correction, or wavefront-guided LASIK or LASER (transPRK/PRK), uses wavefront technology to measure and treat optical imperfections in the… more Laser vision correction uses laser technology to sculpt the human cornea and reshape it so that the light entering the eye through it would get focused more accurately on the retina, a sensitive… more Who is a candidate
Candidates for the procedure are patients who are older than 18 years of age, having a stable correction (no more than 0.5 D change in one year), having up to 12 diopters of… more The procedure
During either LASIK or LASER surface ablation procedure (PRK), you will be lying down at all time and looking up at the laser system positioned on top of your face.… more As a summary, with LASIK, a small flap is created in the front portion of the cornea then laser is applied on the remaining cornea to sculpt a new shape, after which the flap is repositioned. With… more