What is “All-Laser LASIK” and how does it compare to traditional LASIK surgery?

Dr. Reed Kindermann explains that the difference between traditional LASIK and “All-Laser LASIK” (also known as “Bladeless LASIK”) is the method by which the LASIK flap is created.

In “All-Laser LASIK”, a laser device called a laser keratome, is used to cut a corneal flap for LASIK surgery. This is a newer method to create a corneal flap than the traditional method of using a microkeratome, a mechanical device with a blade. Some of the factors that Dr. Reed Kindermann considers when choosing a preferred method of flap creation during LASIK are as follows:

• Quality of vision
• Rate of complications
• Pain during and after surgery
• Precision of flap size and thickness
• Time to recovery of vision
• Expense

If you are interested in learning more about LASIK, we invite you to make an appointment for your free LASIK consultation. Dr. Reed Kindermann encourages you to ask any questions and concerns you have about how he chooses his preferred method of flap creation.

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Dr. Reed Kindermann feels it is vital to the welfare of his patients that they research and understand the LASIK procedure before making the decision to undergo it. Dr. Kindermann suggests beginning with an understanding of conventional LASIK, which is the ablation pattern available on most lasers to directly treat the patient’s cornea. The conventional LASIK treatment is based upon the patient’s glasses prescription, with fixed treatment parameters for each patient. This type of LASIK treatment is effective for most patients but can result in more visual aberrations such as glare, halos, and night vision issues than other forms of laser treatment.

Dr. Reed Kindermann goes on to explain that there are a variety of different types of lasers used in ophthalmology. All LASIK procedures are performed with a specific type of laser. While all LASIK procedures are similar, there are a variety of different laser manufacturers, including Alcon, Nidek, Bausch & Lomb, Visx, and Wavelight. Dr. Kindermann specifically mentions that each of these offers its own unique features, including patented excimer laser designs. There are also specialized types of laser ablations that can be performed, including conventional laser treatments, wavefront-optimized treatments, and wavefront-guided treatments – each has its appropriate applications. Most recently, a completely different type of laser design has been developed wherein instead of a mechanical microkeratome to create the LASIK corneal flap, the femtosecond laser does all the work for better precision.

Dr. Reed Kindermann has performed over 60,000 refractive procedures, and takes great pride in prescribing just the right procedure for each patient, while utilizing the most advanced techniques and technology available. He invites you to call for your free, no-hassle, no-obligation LASIK consultation:

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The following article was written by Dr. Stephen Slade:

As written by the US Representatives, the Federal Health Care Plan will radically alter the medical profession. After studying its features and clauses, I have more questions than answers.

Is health care a right or simply the right thing to do? I used to believe that a nation as rich as ours should provide some form of basic care to all its citizens. Health care bills should not bankrupt anyone. I continue to feel this way, but today our nation carries a staggering deficit. Is this federal health care plan the best use today of our largely borrowed budget ?

Why does so much of the rhetoric surrounding health care reform sound like class warfare? Yes, the rich can pay more than the poor, but the former already do so both in terms of absolute dollars and percentages of income. Taking 100% of the taxable income of everyone in the United States who earns more than $500,000 per year would raise only $1.3 trillion, even in the boom year of 2006. President Obama’s 2010 budget is nearly $4 trillion. Should we tax everyone down until they have the same net income?

What role do physicians play? Our billings account for around 20% of total US health care expenses; administrative costs constitute 25%.¹ Assuming a generous profit margin of 50%, if we physicians cut our income so that we made no profit, we would cut total US health care costs by only 10%. Defensive medicine and lawsuits both add tremendous costs, but I do not see how these can be eliminated without tort reform which now appears off the table. Who would risk his or her license to save the cost of an extra test? And which country will pay for new medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, and devices like the US does now so other countries are spared such costs?

How would the medical profession change under a Federal Health Care Plan? Many of the country’s best and brightest currently enter the field of medicine. Although doctors have a strong tradition of charitable work, many are also attracted by the salaries that the practice of medicine can bring. Several of these best physicians, whom I would choose for my own care, are successful financially and enjoy their lifestyle. Will similar people choose to complete years of school, underpaid training and incur massive student loans for a modestly paid government career? Will those of us already in practice encourage our children to follow in our footsteps?

Most importantly, will our patients fare better?

I studied in London for a year under the National Health System. The doctors were superb. The patients were amazingly cooperative. They had to be. The waiting lists for routine surgery often were measured in years. Although the current US health system (like any other) involves rationing, I have to wonder who, under a federal plan, will decide which patients receive what care.

The good news is that this edition of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today offers more answers than questions. The topics include new lenses, Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty, laser cataract surgery, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and more. It’s enough to take your mind off of the health care debate!

1.  Kahn JG, Kronick R, Kreger M, Gans DN. The cost of health insurance administration in California: estimates for insurers, physicians, and hospitals. Health Aff. 2005;24(6):1629-1639.

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Finding a Good Eye Surgeon

Dr. Reed Kindermann explains the most important factors to consider when you consider the qualifications and abilities of a LASIK surgeon. Because your vision is one of your most precious assets, Dr. Kindermann feels you should not take making this decision lightly. Many people have wondered whether undergoing LASIK is the right decision for them, and whether they are even appropriate candidates for LASIK. Dr. Reed Kindermann offers you a free, no-risk, no-obligation LASIK consultation in which you may learn more about the procedure and find out if it is right for you.

It’s important that you seek a well-trained, board-certified, highly experienced eye surgeon with a record for best possible outcomes, a surgeon that is qualified to meet your needs. Dr. Reed Kindermann cautions that your choice of a LASIK doctor should not be based on the cost, the location of the doctor’s office, or the type of LASIK technology used. Dr. Kindermann further suggests that you keep in mind that everyone’s vision is unique; the LASIK doctor that someone you know raves about may not have all of the qualifications that you need. Find the LASIK surgeon who is right for you, based on your own research and concerns.

If you would like to find out how your eyesight may be improved through LASIK, we invite you to contact our office for your free consultation.

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