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LASIK risks, complications, and problems can be addressed at the Maloney Vision Institute in Los Angeles

This patient had LASIK performed six months ago at a discount laser center and he did ok initially, but then noticed that his vision started to decline.

 Looking at the photo, inside the blue oval, you’ll notice whitish clumps — these are areas of ‘epithelial ingrowth’ and the white arc above these clumps is the path of the blade used in traditional LASIK.

What happened here is the outer cells of the eye (the epithelium) have started to grow under the LASIK flap and they have induced a degree of astigmatism and defocus at that area. Can this be fixed?

Yes, this epithelial ingrowth can be fixed by a surgical procedure in which the flap is carefully lifted and these epithelial clumps can be safely removed, thereby restoring the normal contour and focusing ability.

Q: But what’s better than fixing a problem?

A: Preventing the problem in the first place.

 The above eye had LASIK performed without using any blades (”Blade Free”). Notice how clean and clear it looks — no epithelial in-growth at all and the patient’s vision is superb (better than 20/20). The LASIK flap is made with the Intra-Lase, which is a cool laser that is incredibly accurate and allows “All Laser LASIK”. These laser flaps are far more resistant to epithelial ingrowth and other problems that are associated with the older style blade flaps.

When NASA Astronauts and the Navy Jet Fighter Pilots need vision correction, they receive all-laser LASIK with the Intra Lase, a machine that costs half a million dollars (compared to less than $100 for the blade used in the older-style of LASIK).

The all-laser LASIK technique using the Intra-Lase and the Custom Wave-Front guided treatment using the latest generation technology is our specialty at the Maloney Vision Institute in Los Angeles.

For a Free LASIK book or to learn more about LASIK in Los Angeles, contact the Maloney Vision Institute at telephone 310-208-3937 or visit our website: http://www.MaloneyVision.com

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