How to Choose
a LASIK Surgeon
In Las Vegas
Our Las Vegas LASIK Surgeons
Expert LASIK Care at LASIK of Nevada
In nearly every city, it can be easy to find an ophthalmologist who performs LASIK as part of a general ophthalmology practice. There are relatively few surgeons who specialize exclusively in LASIK, and even fewer surgeons who have the experience of many tens of thousands of procedures.
The surgeons at LASIK of Nevada specialize in and perform only laser vision correction. It’s what we do, day in and day out.
Choose an Experienced LASIK Surgeon
If you have been researching LASIK eye surgery, you have probably learned that you should look for an “experienced” LASIK eye surgeon. However, the word “experienced” encompasses much more than the standard medical curriculum and a few years of practical experience.
Most of the truly experienced LASIK surgeons have completed several years of specialized education in the area of laser refractive eye surgery, a subspecialty of the field of eye surgery.
The team at LASIK of Nevada is proud of our following accomplishments:
- More than 80,000 LASIK procedures performed
- Additional post-residency training in laser vision correction at an accredited institution
- Performed research in the field of refractive eye surgery
- Lectures to other surgeons about LASIK eye surgery
- Trains other doctors on how to perform LASIK
- Certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
- Performs complete eye exams prior to recommending LASIK
- Uses OPD analysis to create a 3-D map of the cornea
- Measures the thickness of the cornea prior to recommending LASIK
- Encourages patients to ask questions, and takes the time to provide thorough answers
You Need a LASIK Team You Can Trust
Laser refractive eye surgery procedures are designed to restore clear eyesight without corrective lenses. When performing laser refractive eye surgery, the surgeon uses a laser to reshape the eye’s cornea so that it refracts light rays correctly, which results in clear images being sent to the brain. Many of the leading LASIK eye surgeons in Las Vegas and Reno have completed a specialized fellowship in laser refractive eye surgery.
Some LASIK practices attempt to attract new patients by claiming that their eye surgeons have many years of combined experience and together have performed a very large number of LASIK procedures. Do not be impressed with such claims. Your procedure will not be performed by all of the practice’s surgeons together; it will be performed by one LASIK surgeon. Therefore, ask how many LASIK surgeries your particular surgeon has performed. In addition, inquire about your surgeon’s safety record and ask to see testimonials of the surgeon’s former patients. If possible, ask your surgeon to put you in contact with some of the former patients so that you can ask questions about their surgery experience.
In addition, experienced LASIK eye surgeons have performed thousands of laser eye surgery procedures. This is different than performing thousands of general eye surgery procedures, which might include procedures such as glaucoma surgery and strabismus surgery. For this reason, you should ask your prospective LASIK surgeon not only how many eye surgeries he or she has performed but also how many of those surgeries were LASIK or PRK treatments.
Our Advanced Technology
When it comes to LASIK eye surgery, technology matters. The latest laser platforms, such as the Allegretto Wave and Nidek Optimized Ashperic, feature several technology enhancements that allow the surgeon to deliver an exceptionally precise treatment. OPD analyzer – a diagnostic technology that measures the eye’s imperfections and creates a 3-D map of the cornea. Similar to a fingerprint, this map is unique for each individual cornea. LASIK eye surgeons use the map to program the excimer laser.
Another vital piece of technology used by the best LASIK surgeons is the Ziemer femtosecond laser. This laser eliminates the need for a mechanical blade and allows LASIK surgeons to create a smoother, more precise corneal flap. Creating the corneal flap with a laser greatly reduces the risk of flap-related complications.
What Our LASIK Surgeons Offer
This list provides a convenient overview of the technologies and patient support mechanisms offered at all LASIK of Nevada centers:
- Highly skilled, compassionate medical staff
- On-site Wavefront-guided capability
- Eye tracking technology to account for even the smallest eye movements during surgery
- Lasik of Nevada focuses only on LASIK and other refractive eye surgeries and does not offer general eye surgery
- Lasik of Nevada offers flexible hours, including Saturday appointments
- Lasik of Nevada provides several LASIK financing options
- The practice offers leading-edge LASIK treatments at competitive prices
Complete Eye Exams
All of the leading LASIK surgeons begin each consultation by performing a complete eye and vision exam. They look for signs of various health conditions and extreme refractive errors that would disqualify the patient from pursuing LASIK. Experienced LASIK surgeons do not perform LASIK surgery unless they are convinced that the risk of complications is low and the patient will benefit from the treatment.
Customized Care
Some laser centers employ technicians instead of physicians to routinely perform pre- and -post operative eye exams. Patients’ eyes may not be dilated prior to refractive surgery, and this may lead to inaccuracies in treatment as measurement of the patient’s prescription while dilated provides key information for surgical planning.
Dr. Richard Rothman and Our Team at LASIK of Nevada
Dr. Rothman has personally performed more than 65,000 LASIK procedures, which makes him one of the most experienced LASIK eye surgeons in Nevada.
Vision Surgery Focused on You
Dr. Rothman uses the latest laser eye surgery technologies and techniques when performing LASIK. He performs the leading-edge Z-LASIK procedure – a treatment that combines the Ziemer femtosecond laser and the Allegretto Wave or Nidek Optimized Aspheric excimer laser platforms. As a result, Dr. Rothman’s patients consistently achieve outstanding vision correction results.
Customized Vision Solutions for Every Budget
Choose LASIK of Nevada for our dedicated focus on refractive surgery, which ensures that our entire team is highly specialized in the field.
With our advanced technology, extensive experience, and commitment to personalized patient care, we offer a LASIK experience that is not just satisfying but also tailored to meet your unique vision needs & budget needs.