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What Does it Take to Become a LASIK Surgeon?
The short answer to this question is: a long long time. First, one must become a formal, medical doctor, MD. This requires four years of college, four years of medical school, and one year of internship at a hospital. After these nine years, a three or four-year residency training program in ophthalmology is required. … Continue reading What Does it Take to Become a LASIK Surgeon?
Q & A with Dr. Rothman, LASIK of Nevada
Is LASIK safe? “Absolutely. In fact, LASIK is the most successful elective procedure in the history of medicine, precisely because it’s so safe, so effective, and in less than one minute per eye you could be rid of a lifetime of glasses or contact lens wear. What I’m really excited about is our all-laser LASIK … Continue reading Q & A with Dr. Rothman, LASIK of Nevada
Dry Eye After LASIK
LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that can permanently correct vision. It also reduces, and in many cases eliminates, the need for contacts or glasses. LASIK eye surgery is a safe and effective option for vision correction, but as with any surgical procedure, there are side effects that you should know about. Although some degree … Continue reading Dry Eye After LASIK
Is LASIK Associated with Dry Eye?
Dr. Rothman answers a common questions about LASIK – Is LASIK associated with dry eye? There is a known association of dry eyes with lacing for the same reason that there’s an association of drives with contact lens use. I first understanding the cause of dry eyes and contact lens wearers it’ll be easy to … Continue reading Is LASIK Associated with Dry Eye?
What is Post-LASIK “Dry Eye” and How Can I Prevent It?
How to Prevent Dry Eye Dryness of the eyes is common both before and after LASIK. A simple, painless five-minute test can determine whether or not a patient will require some form of intervention other than the use of simple tear substitutes after LASIK – but most doctors don’t take the time to perform this … Continue reading What is Post-LASIK “Dry Eye” and How Can I Prevent It?
What Procedures do You Offer to Correct My Vision?
Laser vision correction procedures reshape the clear tissue at the front of the eye (the cornea) by using a unique cool laser beam called the Excimer laser. The two most effective methods of delivering this laser to the cornea are called LASIK and PRK. The laser treatment in LASIK is delivered under a “flap”. LASIK … Continue reading What Procedures do You Offer to Correct My Vision?
What Specific Laser Technology is Available at Your Practice?
NIDEK laser: This well-established technology allows the surgeon to create customized treatment zones which are matched to your individual prescription, pupil size, and corneal thickness to achieve excellent results. Dr. Rothman has over 10 years of experience utilizing this technology. VISX laser: This well-established technology allows the surgeon to utilize either a standard treatment protocol … Continue reading What Specific Laser Technology is Available at Your Practice?
Why Should I Choose LASIK of Nevada for my LASIK Procedure?
The short answer is: Top doctors, Top experience, and Top technology. Your surgeon, Richard C. Rothman, M.D. has performed over 50,000 successful laser vision correction procedures. He has spent the past 21 years correcting vision and has nearly 15 years of LASIK experience. This level of experience is unsurpassed in Nevada. The facility and practice … Continue reading Why Should I Choose LASIK of Nevada for my LASIK Procedure?