LASIK Enhancement Surgeries

Dr. Boothe is the one of the best and well-experienced doctors who successfully performs LAIK Enhancement surgery. This is performed when any complications arise after LASIK surgery to correct the refractive error. A patient can opt for enhancement surgery if they are not satisfied with the LASIK surgery or if there are complications. Options for improving your vision based on the evaluation of your eyes can be discussed with Dr. Boothe. Normally the vision fluctuates for several months after the refractive surgery. The eyes have a tendency to return back to the original condition. You must wait at least three months before doing the LASIK enhancement surgery in order to stabilize your vision. During this period, you can wear contact lenses or glasses.

In most cases, patients experience excellent results after the initial LASIK surgery. However, this enhancement surgery can provide better vision, as every patient cannot achieve 20/20 vision after the first LASIK surgery. The procedure for enhancement requires around two minutes or less. The corneal flap is created using specialized tools other than a laser or microkeratome in the enhancement surgery. After creating the flap, Dr. Boothe will use the excimer laser to reshape the cornea, which takes only a few seconds.

You are not eligible for an enhancement surgery if you have thin cornea after the initial surgery. If you are not eligible for additional surgery using LASIK, you can go for the Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK) eye surgery. The enhancement surgery is not only possible after LASIK procedure, but also suited after other refractive procedures such as PRK, refractive lens exchange, and phakic IOL implants. Dr. Boothe evaluates both health and eye conditions before performing an enhancement surgery.

Complications associated with the enhancement procedure are same as that of the normal LASIK surgery. Some complications include:

  • Corneal tearing
  • Inflammation
  • Infections
  • Abnormal growth of cornea
  • Too little or too much of corneal tissue removed during the procedure