What is Laser Vision Correction?

Since the late 1970's, incisional refractive surgery (RK) has treated nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism in patients all over the world, allowing them to experience a new kind of freedom.  It is the kind of freedom that allows people to make lifestyle choices that were not options to them before because they were totally dependent on glasses or contact lenses.

In 1985, refractive surgery experienced the dawning of a new era with the advent of the Excimer Laser.  Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis or LASIK uses the excimer laser in a surgical process that corrects both eyes.  The procedure takes less than 30 minutes to perform and can eliminate your dependency on contact lenses and glasses. 

 

Laser Vision Correction can truly change your life. You can experience the freedom of seeing clearly when playing sports, swimming, even something as simple as seeing the alarm clock when getting up in the morning.

Laser Vision Correction was first approved in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration in November 1995, although, the first laser procedure was performed in Germany back in 1987.  
To date, there have been over 6 million laser vision procedures performed throughout the world with nearly 3 million laser vision procedures done in the United States alone.

"Being a New York City Police Officer my eyesight is very important. Even when I wore my contacts or glasses, my sight was never as clear as I would have liked.  At times it would be difficult to read a license plate or to match a description to a suspect.  Ever since Dr Scibilia preformed the LASIK procedure on my eyes, I can see everything clearly! The best money I've ever spent."

 PO David Carman, NYPD

 

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The LASIK Procedure

The LASIK procedure (Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis) combines two sophisticated techniques to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism.  The surgery is painless and eliminates or reduces the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses to see objects clearly.  Patients are usually able see more clearly within 24 hours.

The first technique involves the use of an automated instrument, the microkeratome, to create a thin protective layer of  corneal tissue (flap) that covers the area to be sculpted by the laser.  This flap allows for rapid recovery of vision and reduces discomfort after the procedure. 

The second technique uses the Excimer Laser to sculpt the underlying cornea, correcting the refractive error. The eye is not patched, but a protective shield is placed over the eye to prevent inadvertent rubbing of the eye.  Visual recovery is typically rapid, and there is little or no post-operative pain.  Eye drops, including an antibiotic to guard against infection, are taken for a week.

Dr. Scibilia specializes in the LASIK procedure.  Many patients will see a dramatic improvement in their vision within the first day and return to normal activities within one to three days.

 "Dr Scibilia... gave me a full evaluation and explained all the pros and cons to having laser vision correction.   I felt confident in his abilities and decided to go for it.   If I would have known that being free of my glasses was going to be this good, I would have done it sooner."

Jordan Hyman, Esq.

 

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Consultation and Eligibility for LASIK

Dr. Scibilia performs all aspects of your LASIK experience, including your complimentary consultation, pre-operative evaluation, procedure and post operative care.

Dr. Scibilia will discuss both the advantages and possible risks involved in under going the LASIK procedure.  Your consultation will determine whether you are a good candidate for Laser Vision Correction.  The following is a partial list of some of the requirements for LASIK:

• Vision and refraction stable for 1 year
• Contact lenses (gas permeable) out for 4 weeks prior to LASIK
• Contact Lenses (soft) out for 1 week prior to LASIK
• Satisfactory eye examination
• Absence of keratoconus
• High myopes require corneal thickness measurements

To schedule an appointment for a complimentary LASIK consultation call:

  (631) 665-1330

"I went to see Dr Scibilia for an evaluation, he explained the procedure as well as the pros and cons. His thoroughness gave me the confidence to proceed. "

Tony Grzan