Dr Boothe LASIK

For many years, people who suffered from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, had used glasses or contact lenses to somehow correct their eyesight. Nowadays, these eye problems can be easily solved by undergoing different laser eye surgeries, and Lasik is the most common of them. This well-known, state-of-the-art and safe procedure have already brought a better quality of life to more than two million people, and they no longer need to wear those bothersome and irritating glasses and contacts. Interestingly enough, the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center was one of the first centers in the country that started offering the Lasik procedure.

The Lasik procedure is always accompanied by comprehensive testing and consultation. Like any other surgery, however, refractive surgery also has some risks and complications, however the risk factor for serious complications after it is performed is very low – it is less than one percent. Actually, the entire Lasik procedure takes only around 10-15 minutes. If you have already decided to undergo this laser vision correction and want to feel more confident, you should learn more about the procedure itself.

The first and most important step is to choose a right surgeon who will be performing your Lasik procedure. A good doctor will acquaint you with the surgery, pre and post instructions, what to expect in each step of the process, and potential risks and complications. You should look for an experienced and well-skilled eye surgeon. For example, Dr. William Boothe has already performed over 116,800 Lasik surgeries and around 69,900 IntraLasik procedures and is the most experienced Lasik surgeon in Texas.

Before the procedure, you will have a consultation to determine if are you a good candidate for Lasik. During your screening, the general information about your vision will be gathered. Also you should not wear contact lenses 2-3 weeks before the surgery, because they change the shape of your cornea, and thus outcomes may be unpredictable and unsatisfactory.

You should wear comfortably before your appointment. Throughout the Lasik procedure, you will lie on your back while the surgeon will put anesthetic drops in your eyes. You will remain awake and comfortable during the surgery. Your opened eye will be look directly into a laser placed over it. Dr. Boothe will use an accurate laser to cut a flap in your cornea, then use another laser with special tracking program to reshape the cornea, and will complete the procedure by putting back the flap in its place. That’s it – you are all done! The whole process of performing Lasik will take a few minutes and there will not be pain, just a little discomfort.