LASIK

WHAT IS LASIK?

LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a corrective laser surgery used to treat refractive errors of the eye including myopia (nearsighted), hyperopia (farsighted), and astigmatism. First, a thin flap is created on the cornea, the clear outer surface of the eye. The flap is lifted while the surgeon uses the cool excimer laser beam to remove small amounts of underlying tissue which reshapes the cornea to correct your vision. The corneal flap is then repositioned.

WHAT IS iLASIK?

iLASIK, the combination of today's most innovative laser vision correction, incorporates both the IntraLase and excimer lasers to provide a truly personlized treatment. The IntraLase method is a 100% blade-free approach to creating your LASIK flap – the thin flap of tissue that the doctor folds back in order to perform your LASIK procedure. The IntraLase method can only be performed using the IntraLase Laser.

Traditionally, doctors have used an instrument called a microkeratome for the creation of LASIK flaps. The microkeratome is a hand-held blade that move across the eye, cutting the LASIK flap as it goes. LASIK is extremely safe, but if complications do occur, the microkeratome is frequently the cause.

The IntraLase method, by contrast, enables your doctor to create an individualized LASIK flap without a blade ever touching your eye. The iLASIK procedure is the result of over a decade's worth of technical refinement.

From Abbott Medical Optics—IntraLase, For a Blade-Free LASIK experience

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE?

In general most people are good candidates if:

  • You are at least 21 years of age
  • You are in good general health
  • You have a stable prescription for at least one year
  • You have no existing eye disease

You should not have laser refractive surgery if:

  • You have collagen vascular, autoimmune, or immunodeficiency diseases
  • You are pregnant or nursing
  • You show signs of keratoconus (corneal disease)
  • You are taking one or both of the following medications:
    • Accutane (isotretinoin)
    • Cordarone (amiodarone hydrochloride)

Discuss with your doctor if you are diabetic, have severe allergies, or have a history of Herpes simplex or Herpes zoster of the eye.

At Baker Eye Institute located in Conway, just a half hour outside of Little Rock, Arkansas and a 45 minute drive from Cabot and Russellville, we offer a free screening to help determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK and to allow you time to ask questions and meet our staff. Should you decide to take the next step, a second visit includes a comprehensive eye examination with Dr. Baker, during which he’ll discuss your vision and what you can expect from laser vision correction surgery.

iLASIK

Free Screening

Thinking about Laser Vision Correction? CALL TODAY to schedule a free consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for the iLasik Procedure.

iLASIK, the revolutionary ALL-LASER surgical solution endorsed by top medical experts and the US military and astronaut programs can help adults reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. If you are seeking an Arkansas LASIK specialist we are excited to introduce you to the ultimate in laser vision correction, it’s called the iLASIK™.

ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR EYES

Medical care that makes you feel like a person, now that's innovation. Providing excellence in eye care for over 16 years, Baker Eye Institute offers advanced treatment for surgical and medical diseases of the eye and eyelid along with traditional vision care. Now providing the latest in Laser Vision Correction, Baker Eye is pleased to offer all Laser LASIK. You likely know someone here in Arkansas already enjoying our friendly, state-of-the-art vision care.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Schedule your eye care appointment with Baker Eye Institute by simply filling out our online form. For your convenience we have provided patient forms online so that you may print them and fill them out prior to your appointment.

FINANCING OPTIONS

Baker Eye Institute values the importance of vision. We have taken great length to provide our patients with Financing Options so that their vision doesn't become a burden to their lifestyle.