Dr Boothe
PRK: the acronym for photorefractive keratectomy which is a procedure involving the removal of the surface layer of the cornea (epithelium) by gentle scraping and use of a computer-controlled excimer laser to reshape the stroma.
Ghost Image: a fainter second image of the object you are viewing.( - Dr William Boothe)
Dr Boothe: Presbyopia: the inability to maintain a clear image (focus) as objects are moved closer. Presbyopia is due to reduced elasticity of the lens with increasing age.
Nearsightedness: the common term for myopia.
Laser: the acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A laser is an instrument that produces a powerful beam of light that can vaporize tissue. ( Dr William Boothe )
All-Laser LASIK: (also known as "Bladeless LASIK") a laser keratome device is used to cut a corneal flap for LASIK surgery.
Refractive Errors: imperfections in the focusing power of the eye, for example, hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.( Dr Boothe )
Dr Boothe: Microkeratome: a mechanical surgical device that is affixed to the eye by use of a vacuum ring. When secured, a very sharp blade cuts a layer of the cornea at a predetermined depth.
Dr William Boothe: Lens: a part of the eye that provides some focusing power. The lens is able to change shape allowing the eye to focus at different distances.
PRK: the acronym for photorefractive keratectomy which is a procedure involving the removal of the surface layer of the cornea (epithelium) by gentle scraping and use of a computer-controlled excimer laser to reshape the stroma.
Ghost Image: a fainter second image of the object you are viewing.( - Dr William Boothe)
Dr Boothe: Presbyopia: the inability to maintain a clear image (focus) as objects are moved closer. Presbyopia is due to reduced elasticity of the lens with increasing age.
Nearsightedness: the common term for myopia.
Dr William Boothe
Laser: the acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A laser is an instrument that produces a powerful beam of light that can vaporize tissue. ( Dr William Boothe )
All-Laser LASIK: (also known as "Bladeless LASIK") a laser keratome device is used to cut a corneal flap for LASIK surgery.
Dr William Boothe
Refractive Errors: imperfections in the focusing power of the eye, for example, hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.( Dr Boothe )
Dr Boothe: Microkeratome: a mechanical surgical device that is affixed to the eye by use of a vacuum ring. When secured, a very sharp blade cuts a layer of the cornea at a predetermined depth.
Dr William Boothe: Lens: a part of the eye that provides some focusing power. The lens is able to change shape allowing the eye to focus at different distances.
