Dr Boothe LASIK

Dr. William Boothe’s patients are treated not only by one of the most experienced Lasik surgeon in the nation. He also uses up-to-date Lasik technologies to guarantee the best outcomes for his patients. Dr. Boothe’s main laser and tracking equipment are explained below.

The VISX WaveScan Wavefront System is used to capture and gauge unique imperfections of the patient’s eye. Dr. Boothe uses these measurements to determine refractive errors and irregularities that lead to decreased or fuzzy eyesight. The WaveScan system uses the information it gathers to create a detailed map of each patient’s eye with its unique characteristics.

The IFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser by IntraLase is a new technology that offers less interferences and more accurate results in comparison with utilizing a microkeratome for flap creation in refractive surgery. During a typical Lasik surgery, Dr. William Boothe uses a cool, computer-controlled laser to create a thinner and more precise flap. Thanks to the accuracy of this state-of-the-art technology, it has become possible to lower the risk of complications and hasten recovery.

The VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser is to remodel the cornea. Information about each patient’s eye is transferred from the WaveScan system to the VISX Star S4 laser to guarantee the excimer laser vaporizes specific abnormal portions of the inner tissue of the cornea. The laser has an excellent eye tracking system so that when the laser procedure is performed, even small or rapid involuntary eye movements can be simply tracked and corrected in real-time. The VISX Star S4 IR™ Excimer Laser is considered the most advanced breakthrough among the current FDA approved laser systems.

Dr. Boothe’s great experience and his advanced Lasik equipment, which satisfies all medical requirements, increases the precision of the Lasik surgery, thus decreasing any complications and enhancing patient vision outcomes.

Excimer Laser Photo Refractive Keratectomy, or PRK, is a type of laser eye surgery used to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. This procedure is mostly intended for those who have thin corneas or any other corneal abnormalities that make them not best suited for Lasik. FDA has approved this technology for the correction of myopia in 1995 and for the treatment of hyperopia in 1998.

The process of performing PRK on both eyes takes only around 5-10 minutes. Before the procedure Dr. Boothe will put some anesthetic drops in your eyes, thus you will not feel any pain or discomfort. During the PRK procedure, a special laser called excimer is used by the surgeon to remove central area of corneal epithelium. The main advantage of PRK over Lasik is that there is no corneal flap made, and that is why there is no risk of flap complications.

After the procedure you will be provided with eye drops and instructed by Dr. Boothe on how to properly use them. You will need them for a month or more, because your eyes may feel dry. Also you will have follow-up appointments after the procedure. The main disadvantage is that the PRK surgery generally has longer recovery time than Lasik and during that time your eyes will be sensitive.

The positive results of Photo Refractive Keratectomy are very high – after a year, 80 percent of nearsighted patients have 20/20 vision. Most others see a significant improvement in their vision. After two or three weeks you will be able to drive a car. Successfully treated PRK patients no longer need glasses or contact lenses.

Nowadays the PRK procedure is less popular than Lasik, and Dr. William Boothe prefers and recommends the Lasik correction because of the faster recovery and the more predictable outcomes after this procedure. The Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center offers a free initial screening if you want to know which procedure is right for you.