LASIK New Jersey
A leading laser eye surgery center in East Hanover, EyeCare 20/20 offers advanced vision correction with LASIK alternatives such as LASEK and Epi-LASIK to individuals throughout northern New Jersey.
EyeCare 20/20
46 Eagle Rock Ave.
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Phone: 1-973-560-1500
Phone: 1-800-475-5525
Fax: 973-560-0419
New Jersey LASEK Surgeon
Dr. Cary Silverman
Dr. Cary Silverman is a skilled New Jersey LASIK surgeon who offers a range of procedures in addition to LASIK. In the paragraphs below he describes the LASEK procedure as an alternative to LASIK.
LASEK
Patients whose corneas are too thin or too flat are typically unable to undergo the LASIK procedure. For these patients, the LASEK laser eye surgery procedure, performed at our East Hanover practice in northern New Jersey, is an effective alternative. LASEK does not require an opening to be made in the cornea. This reduces the potential for post-surgical complications arising from the use of a blade to create a corneal flap.
The LASEK Procedure
During the procedure, Dr. Silverman uses an instrument called a trephine to isolate a thin layer in the outer portion of the patient's cornea (the epithelium). Next, an alcohol solution is applied to the eye to loosen the layer. After the alcohol solution is removed, the epithelial flap is delicately peeled back, and an excimer laser is used to carefully reshape the cornea. By properly resculpting the cornea, Dr. Silverman is able to improve the ability of the eye to focus on images. For most patients, this results in dramatic improvements to their quality of vision.
Recovery after LASEK
Though the recovery period following the LASEK procedure is longer than it is in LASIK surgery, patients will still be able to return to work and other light activities in three to five days. Vision will gradually improve over the course of several weeks until the cornea has completely healed.
Contact Dr. Silverman for Laser Eye Surgery and More
Dr. Silverman performs laser eye surgery and other corrective procedures at his practice in East Hanover. For more information regarding LASEK, Epi-LASIK, and other procedures performed for northern New Jersey patients, or to schedule an evaluation, please contact EyeCare 20/20 today.