Pre-Operative Evaluations
Our complementary pre-operative evaluation is one of the most complete in the industry. Each potential candidate for LASIK receives a comprehensive eye exam, including multiple automated tests, thorough refractions (the measurement of the prescription of the eye), and a complete ocular health examination. Approximately 5% of the patients we evaluate are not good candidates for LASIK based on the results of their pre-operative tests.
Corneal Topography: An individualized contour map of the front surface of the cornea.
Oculus Pentacam: Anterior Segment Tomography – This is the latest technology in visualizing the front and back surfaces of the cornea. It takes a photo of the ocular anatomy with a camera that images the eye 360 degrees to capture an image of all the anterior ocular structures. This allows us to rule out any mild irregularities that would preclude a patient from undergoing LASIK.
Find out more about the Pentacam here.
Pachymetry: The pachymetry reading is the measurement of the thickness of the cornea. We utilize two pachymetry measurements in our pre-operative evaluations: Orbscan (as illustrated above) and Konan non-contact optical pachymetry, as seen below.
Pupilometry: We use the Colvard Pupilometer, an instrument that uses infrared light to measure the pupil size in extremely dark conditions. Pupil size is an important factor in determining a patient’s risk of nighttime difficulties after LASIK.
Slit Lamp Examination: Doctors will thoroughly examine the cornea and other structures of the eye to rule out any diseases that would be contraindicated in LASIK.
Optical Coherence Tomography: This latest advancement in ophthalmic technology provides extremely high-resolution imaging of ocular structures, allowing our doctors to more precisely evaluate the cornea, optic nerve, and retina to rule out underlying diseases.
Referring Doctors: We work with many local eyecare providers to provide our patients with the most comprehensive eye care possible.
