Im sure you have seen this in the news lately....
"The FDA is taking a closer look into LASIK and its possible risks"
What they have found is that the vast majority of people that undergo LASIK surgery benefit greatly and are extremely satisfied with their results. Now, like all surgeries, there is a small fraction of patients, less than 1%, that suffer life changing side effects. These side effects can range from worse vision, to glare, to inability to drive at night.
Lets talk about this for a bit....
There are several very important factors that an ophthalmologist must consider before qualifying an individual as a LASIK candidate. Among others, these include pupil size, corneal thickness, and dry eyes. When a patient is put through an extensive evaluation, the doctor will be able to determine if these factors will affect the patient post LASIK...it is up to the doctor and their team to decide what procedure is BEST for the patient....BEST being an end result that eliminates or reduces these life changing side effects if possible.
One conclusion of the FDA was to add clearer warning statements about the risks to LASIK brochures and websites...seems logical.
My favorite quotes from one of the articles is "LASIK is good, but just not good for everyone". Now I find that to be completely true....KEC (Kelly Eye Center) believes in educating our patients FIRST so they are aware of the complications associated with LASIK....however, we will not consider a patient as a candidate if they are in fact...NOT.
At KEC, we do extensive screenings and measurements that test for these possible complications....we are able to perform a thorough exam that is going to get the patient to their best corrected vision with little or no post surgery side effects....we are committed to providing our patients with the best quality of care and education.
One other thing I must mention....KEC is a complete center that is able to offer our patients alternatives to LASIK...we have the ICL for example, and other refractive procedures for those who may be weary of LASIK.....
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have addressing the latest buzz on LASIK from the FDA....Ill be happy to ease your worries!
Jamie Zinn
Refractive Coordinator
919-282-1117
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Implantable contact lens...WHAT???
Thats right!
A contact lens that is permanently inserted into your eye to correct your vision! It seems like a no-brainer, but its a new (FDA approved in 2005) procedure that is infiltrating the eyes of patients all over the US...and its called the Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)!
Here is what it looks like.........
That is a magnified picture, but its quite small and matched to your prescription. It is then surgically inserted in the posterior chamber of your eye; which is behind the iris and in front of the eye's natural lens. The ICL does not touch any internal eye structures and it stays in place!
Kind of like this.....
Another great characteristic of the ICL is that it can be REMOVED (for whatever reason) leaving your cornea UNTOUCHED. Nothing in your eye is altered. If the ICL is removed, you will be at the same place as you started before the surgery....back to your original prescription! How cool is that?! If you arent happy with the results, it can be removed with no permanent changes to your eye!
Ok, some questions you may have..........
What is it made of?
Well, the ICL is made of Collamer--a soft, flexible lens material that contains a small amount of collagen which makes the lens extremely bio-compatible!
Is it safe?
The surgery is VERY SAFE and the product is as well.....The ICL is inserted into the eye by an ophthalmologist of course, but it is done through a mico incision. The lens unfolds in the eye and is positioned between the iris and the natural lens where it stays FOREVER...unless you want it removed of course...but you wont, trust me!!!
How long does the procedure take?
JUST 15 MINUTES! Yep, you got it...15 minutes and your life of dealing with contacts and glasses is OVER!!!! It is performed on an outpatient basis....you will be in a hospital setting, but for 15 minutes to change your life....thats not so bad!!!
Can it be felt within the eye?
NO! You cannot feel or see the ICL once it is inserted into the eye. You will be able to SEE, but not the ICL....your surroundings is all you will SEE....now doesnt that sound good!
Am I a candidate?
Well, first you would need to come in to the Kelly Eye Center and have a refractive evaluation to determine if this procedure is right for you....BUT if you have the need for corrected vision of any sort, the ICL may be an option for you. Most ICL patients are extremely nearsighted (myopia), but you may also be a candidate if you have thin corneas....to thin for LASIK. The ICL is a great option for NON-LASIK candidates.
What if I have dry eyes?
Thats OK! The ICL does not cause or contribute to dry eyes. The ICL requires NO maintenance...that means NO solution, NO rubbing, NO irritation....NO maintenance!
Ok...there is just some information that may help you but Im sure you are asking what everyone wants to know......What does it cost?
To be honest, the ICL is a bit more pricey than LASIK. Kelly Eye Center offers the ICL at $3,800 per eye. Dont freak out! Let me break it down for you....
This cost covers and includes the following:
The lens themselves (2x)
Hospital fees
Anesthesia (yes, you are under local anesthesia...you are not "out" but you are sedated)
The surgery
Pre-Op visits
Post-Op visits for 1 year
YOUR LIFE WILL BE CHANGED!
Now, thats not too bad when you think about it, right! 15 minutes and VOILA!!!! YOU CAN SEE without your glasses and/or contacts!!
So, pick up your phone and call me if you feel that the ICL may be right for YOU!
919-282-1117
Its time for you to....WAKE UP AND SEE!
For more information on the Visian ICL:
http://www.seebeyondlasik.com/
A contact lens that is permanently inserted into your eye to correct your vision! It seems like a no-brainer, but its a new (FDA approved in 2005) procedure that is infiltrating the eyes of patients all over the US...and its called the Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)!
Here is what it looks like.........
That is a magnified picture, but its quite small and matched to your prescription. It is then surgically inserted in the posterior chamber of your eye; which is behind the iris and in front of the eye's natural lens. The ICL does not touch any internal eye structures and it stays in place!
Kind of like this.....
Another great characteristic of the ICL is that it can be REMOVED (for whatever reason) leaving your cornea UNTOUCHED. Nothing in your eye is altered. If the ICL is removed, you will be at the same place as you started before the surgery....back to your original prescription! How cool is that?! If you arent happy with the results, it can be removed with no permanent changes to your eye!
Ok, some questions you may have..........
What is it made of?
Well, the ICL is made of Collamer--a soft, flexible lens material that contains a small amount of collagen which makes the lens extremely bio-compatible!
Is it safe?
The surgery is VERY SAFE and the product is as well.....The ICL is inserted into the eye by an ophthalmologist of course, but it is done through a mico incision. The lens unfolds in the eye and is positioned between the iris and the natural lens where it stays FOREVER...unless you want it removed of course...but you wont, trust me!!!
How long does the procedure take?
JUST 15 MINUTES! Yep, you got it...15 minutes and your life of dealing with contacts and glasses is OVER!!!! It is performed on an outpatient basis....you will be in a hospital setting, but for 15 minutes to change your life....thats not so bad!!!
Can it be felt within the eye?
NO! You cannot feel or see the ICL once it is inserted into the eye. You will be able to SEE, but not the ICL....your surroundings is all you will SEE....now doesnt that sound good!
Am I a candidate?
Well, first you would need to come in to the Kelly Eye Center and have a refractive evaluation to determine if this procedure is right for you....BUT if you have the need for corrected vision of any sort, the ICL may be an option for you. Most ICL patients are extremely nearsighted (myopia), but you may also be a candidate if you have thin corneas....to thin for LASIK. The ICL is a great option for NON-LASIK candidates.
What if I have dry eyes?
Thats OK! The ICL does not cause or contribute to dry eyes. The ICL requires NO maintenance...that means NO solution, NO rubbing, NO irritation....NO maintenance!
Ok...there is just some information that may help you but Im sure you are asking what everyone wants to know......What does it cost?
To be honest, the ICL is a bit more pricey than LASIK. Kelly Eye Center offers the ICL at $3,800 per eye. Dont freak out! Let me break it down for you....
This cost covers and includes the following:
The lens themselves (2x)
Hospital fees
Anesthesia (yes, you are under local anesthesia...you are not "out" but you are sedated)
The surgery
Pre-Op visits
Post-Op visits for 1 year
YOUR LIFE WILL BE CHANGED!
Now, thats not too bad when you think about it, right! 15 minutes and VOILA!!!! YOU CAN SEE without your glasses and/or contacts!!
So, pick up your phone and call me if you feel that the ICL may be right for YOU!
919-282-1117
Its time for you to....WAKE UP AND SEE!
For more information on the Visian ICL:
http://www.seebeyondlasik.com/
Monday, April 7, 2008
Sharing a little MAGIC!
Hello there Kelly Eye Center Blog Visitors! Im glad you came by today b/c I have something great to share!!!
Last week I was in Chicago and attended a few training courses to better my knowledge of the Refractive World in Ophthalmology. Well, I was in for a surprise!
Id like to point you in the direction of GIOVANNI LIVERA http://www.giovanniexperiences.com/. Go ahead, check out his site!
Now, Im not easily convinced of anything, and I tend to be skeptical only for my own good, but this guy is truly AMAZING! Not only is he a REAL magician, but an excellent motivational speaker with spark you wouldnt believe! Through magical demonstrations and great tie-ins to life, business and magic....Giovanni's presence was all but boring!
Ive sat through many keynote speakers, many lectures, many power point presentations, but Giovanni really brought his message to life....LITERALLY!
But for the lack of a better statement, I have to say that Mr. Livera is one of a kind genius who will never cease to amaze you. He has the most positive and realistic outlook on life....his philosophy is....ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
Notice I said "Anything"....not EVERYTHING....and isnt that the truth! Through his message I learned allot about business and life. He inspired me to make changes both professionally and personally....slow changes, I must add! HA!
Let me elaborate and ramble a bit....shall I!
Giovanni said "One important thing in life is to WOW people....to ASTONISH them!" That is so true! Not only in life, but in business. There have been a select few occasions where I felt WOWed by someone whether it be a customer service representative or a waitress at my favorite restaurant. And what happened? I went back...over and over to be WOWed once again.
Being WOWed is hard to come by. People get lazy at their jobs, they get into a routine of the day to day duties and they forget the importance of their job itself. You arent employed b/c you arent needed! You are employed to WOW your customers....and not just one day....EVERYDAY!
And that is what we at Kelly Eye Center plan to do for you.....we want to WOW your experience with us! We want to ASTONISH you with our knowledge, expertise and our passionate care!
So come visit us.....come be WOWed...come see that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE when it comes to your corrected vision. Let Kelly Eye Center be your WOW to better vision!!!!!!!!!!!
I encourage you to check out Giovanni Livera's website. He has a few wonderful books on motivation and life.....check it out and let me know what YOU think!!!!
Have a wonderful week, Ill be in touch soon!
Last week I was in Chicago and attended a few training courses to better my knowledge of the Refractive World in Ophthalmology. Well, I was in for a surprise!
Id like to point you in the direction of GIOVANNI LIVERA http://www.giovanniexperiences.com/. Go ahead, check out his site!
Now, Im not easily convinced of anything, and I tend to be skeptical only for my own good, but this guy is truly AMAZING! Not only is he a REAL magician, but an excellent motivational speaker with spark you wouldnt believe! Through magical demonstrations and great tie-ins to life, business and magic....Giovanni's presence was all but boring!
Ive sat through many keynote speakers, many lectures, many power point presentations, but Giovanni really brought his message to life....LITERALLY!
But for the lack of a better statement, I have to say that Mr. Livera is one of a kind genius who will never cease to amaze you. He has the most positive and realistic outlook on life....his philosophy is....ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
Notice I said "Anything"....not EVERYTHING....and isnt that the truth! Through his message I learned allot about business and life. He inspired me to make changes both professionally and personally....slow changes, I must add! HA!
Let me elaborate and ramble a bit....shall I!
Giovanni said "One important thing in life is to WOW people....to ASTONISH them!" That is so true! Not only in life, but in business. There have been a select few occasions where I felt WOWed by someone whether it be a customer service representative or a waitress at my favorite restaurant. And what happened? I went back...over and over to be WOWed once again.
Being WOWed is hard to come by. People get lazy at their jobs, they get into a routine of the day to day duties and they forget the importance of their job itself. You arent employed b/c you arent needed! You are employed to WOW your customers....and not just one day....EVERYDAY!
And that is what we at Kelly Eye Center plan to do for you.....we want to WOW your experience with us! We want to ASTONISH you with our knowledge, expertise and our passionate care!
So come visit us.....come be WOWed...come see that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE when it comes to your corrected vision. Let Kelly Eye Center be your WOW to better vision!!!!!!!!!!!
I encourage you to check out Giovanni Livera's website. He has a few wonderful books on motivation and life.....check it out and let me know what YOU think!!!!
Have a wonderful week, Ill be in touch soon!
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