A Precise Predictable Kerato-Refractive System For
The Permanent Correction of Nearsightedness and Astigmatism (non-laser)
Correction for Myopia and Astigmatism
Until recently, myopia and astigmatism could only be corrected with either
spectacles or contact lenses. These methods for correction are effective
for any patients and are useful in restoring better vision without surgery.
Spectacles are most commonly prescribed to correct vision. Patients
with a small degree of myopia or astigmatism can be corrected effectively
with glasses to improve distance vision. For patients with large amounts
of myopia or astigmatism, glasses are thick, and generally decrease the
size of the visual image by as much as 25%. It is important for these
individuals to wear their glasses at all times since their vision is extremely
poor without them. Contact Lenses, both hard and soft, are designed
to fit directly over the cornea to correct vision. They may be worn by
most patients as long as there are no corneal diseases present. Patients
must be adept at inserting and caring for the lenses in order to wear
them successfully. The contact lenses may be somewhat irritating to the
eyes, and patients occasionally develop allergies to the cleaning solutions.
Pre-surgical consultation and preparation for surgery
The presurgical consultation provides a basic orientation of radial and/or
astigmatic keratotomy, its benefits, alternatives and complications. A
complete examination and specialized testing to determine your candidacy
for surgery is performed. Hard contact lenses must be left off the eye
a minimum of 3 weeks prior to this appointment. Soft lenses must be left
off the eye a minimum of 3 days.
If radial keratotomy is indicated, and if you so desire, a surgery date
will be scheduled for you.
When both eyes need to be corrected surgically, both eyes are done at
the same time.
Getting ready for the procedure
When your surgery time arrives, a nurse will escort you to the surgery
suite and the area around eye will be cleaned. The procedure is performed
under high magnification with an operating microscope. Topical anesthetic
drops are administered to anesthetize your eye. Patients remain awake
and comfortable. The procedure takes approximately 2 minutes.
The System of Kerato-Refractive Surgery
Approximately 70 million Americans suffer from Nearsightedness. Most long
ago accepted the inconvenience and hassle of glasses or contact lenses
because there was simply no alternative. Well now there is.
New developments in Kerato-refractive surgery have made this procedure
more predictable than in previous years. The system is founded upon the
surgical experience of J. Charles Casebeer, M.D., and data developed by
other professionals involving thousands of eyes. The information gained
from their studies, called nomograms, plus advanced instrumentation, are
the basis of The System.
J. Bruce Steigner, M.D., F.A.C.S.
A Medical Corporation
Diseases and Surgery of the Eye
712 Belanger Street • Houma, LA 70360-4499
By Appointment • Telephone: 985-868-6420 • Toll
Free: 1-800-828-0358 • Fax: 985-876-3512
E-mail us at steignereye@aol.com
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