CEC uses OCULUS Pentacam® Technology for Refractive Surgery

                         

Dr. Bogart uses OCULUS Pentacam^® Technology to Examine Your Eyes for Refractive Surgery

What is Refractive Surgery?

The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.  The cornea is responsible for approximately two-thirds of the eye’s total optical powers.  Refractive surgery improves the refractive state of the eye through surgical remodeling of the cornea.  The most common method is to use excimer lasers to reshape the curvature of the cornea as with LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) or AST (Advanced Surface Treatment).

Benefits

Successful refractive eye surgery can reduce common vision disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.  Refractive surgery improves vision and quality of life by decreasing or eliminating dependency on eye glasses or contact lenses.

Risks

Risks include and are not limited to vision problems such as ghosting, halos, starbursts, double-vision, and dry-eye syndrome.  Procedures that create a permanent flap in the cornea (such as LASIK), may also result in traumatic flap displacement years after surgery.

How to minimize the risks

Those considering refractive eye surgery should have a complete screening and pre-operative examination which should include: Scheimpflug imaging, corneal topography, and corneal thickness measurement with the OCULUS Pentacam to screen for any abnormalities.  To avoid the complications due to permanent flap creation, patients can elect to have a PRK or AST procedure.

The Pentacam Examination

The Pentacam has a high speed rotating camera that moves around the eye and without touching your eye, takes many pictures of your cornea, crystalline lens, and anterior chamber in less than 2 seconds.  The Pentacam provides precise information about the anterior chamber, the shape and the curvature of the front and back surfaces of the cornea and corneal thickness.
                                         

Planning for Surgery
Pentacam takes high-resolution pictures and provides precise measurements to your doctor for optimal surgical planning.  Intelligent analysis programs help substantiate decisions.  An examination using the Pentacam offers patients the highest degree of safety.  The Pentacam can help Dr. Bogart determine whether the eye is suitable for surgical intervention.  Dr. Bogart may choose to show you the real pictures of the eye and color maps to discuss the condition and your treatment options. 

The overview display of all Scheimpflug images taken in an examination allows Dr. Bogart to visually identify any concerns with the cornea, lens and anterior chamber.

If you have further questions regarding this technology, or would like to schedule a free Refractive Surgery consultation, please call our office at:  803-794-0000, Ext. 4, ask for Jennifer