Raleigh LASIK Surgeon to present in Abu Dhabi

Raleigh LASIK surgeon, Dr. Dean Dornic will be presenting the results of his study on the role of flap edge configuration in preventing LASIK complications. Dr. Dornic has experience in using several different LASIK technologies and will compare and contrast these technologies to an audience of ophthalmologists at the World Ophthalmology Conference taking place in the United Arab Emirates in February 2012. Dornic's clinic boasts North Carolina's first and only iFS model of IntraLase laser capable of creating customized LASIK flaps. Details of the presentation can be found in Laser Eye Center of Carolina's press release. Raleigh LASIK Surgeon-Abu Dhabi

LASIK: Not Just for the Rich and Famous

One thing not known by many people is the shear volume of procedures performed. It is estimated that over 3 million people have had LASIK eye surgery making it the most widely performed elective surgery. Some famous celebrities known to have had LASIK eye surgery include:

Entertainers
Melanie B. (Spice Girls), Michael Bolton, Drew Carey, Courtney Cox, Cindy Crawford, Kenny G, John Goodman, Elton John, Nicole Kidman, Lorenzo Lamas, Lisa Ling, Jeremy London, Barry Manilow, Julianne Moore, Tito Nieves, Brad Pitt, Dennis Quaid, Carlos Santana, Brooke Shields, Jessica Simpson, John Tesh, Alan Thicke, Garrett Wang, and Reese Witherspoon.

Baseball Players
Jeff Bagwell, Paul Byrd, Tim DeCinces, Troy Glaus, Shane Halter, Mark Redman, Ed Wade, Barrett Whitney, and Randy Wolf.


Golfers
Wood Austin, Aaron Baddely, Notah Begay, III, Jonathon Byrd, Laura Davies, Steve Elkington, Blake Finley, Fred Funk, Scott Hoch, Joel Kribel, Bernhard Langer, Mark McCumber, Frank Nobilo, Se Ri Pak, Tom Pernice, Jr., Dana Quigley, and Tiger Woods.

Hockey Players
Boyd Ballard, Mark Bell, Joe Burton, Greg Devorski, Joe Kocur, Blair Manning, Massenhoven, Michael Peca, Jeff Reese, and Don Van.

Basketball Players
LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Patrick Ewing, Rick Fox, Derek Fisher

Football Players
Troy Aikman, John Elway, Tiki Barber, Lawrence Taylor

But LASIK is not just for the rich and famous. While at first blush, the procedure's cost may appear daunting, flexible spending accounts and finance options can bring the procedure within the budget reach of most patients. The savvy consumer actually will find that taking the plunge to have vision correction will actually save thousands over twenty years or more of glasses and contact lens wear. Most Raleigh, NC LASIK patients will find that LASIK providers in their area are a valuable resource for information on the most cost-effective and affordable methods to pay for their LASIK eye surgery.

IntraLase LASIK Gaining in Popularity

More and more LASIK cases are being performed with the IntraLase laser. While less than 40% of LASIK surgeons perform IntraLase, well over 60% of LASIK cases performed in the United States are IntraLase LASIK. This is because most higher volume LASIK surgeons prefer IntraLase and LASIK consumers are discovering the safety advantage of IntraLase over other LASIK techniques. IntraLase LASIK costs more than other LASIK procedures because two seperate sophisticated lasers are needed rather than just one laser in conventional LASIK. The US military has performed an analysis of LASIK technology and their opinion is that IntraLase LASIK is the safest and best LASIK technology. 100% of LASIK cases performed by the Department of Defense are IntraLase LASIK. Dr. Dean Dornic of the Laser Eye Center of Carolina is the first Raleigh area LASIK surgeon to perform IntraLase LASIK. His center now boasts of having North carolina's only iFS IntraLase laser.

New Career for Raleigh LASIK Surgeon?

Could Raleigh LASIK Surgeon, Dr. Dean Dornic be looking for a new career? Recently Dornic tried his hand at some standup comedy at Charley Goodnights in Raleigh, NC. The event was a lecture about femtosecond laser technology to a group of North Carolina eye doctors. Most in attendance agreed that Dornic should "stick to his day job".

Blogging About LASIK

Lot's of people blog or post about theit experience with LASIK eye surgery. Patient's thoughts and experiences can be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and various blogs. Here's a recent experience we found: http://www.beatweek.com/tag/lasik/

Good refractive outcomes seen with advanced wavefront-guided LASIK

A new study shows advanced wavefrony-guided LASIK showed excellent results. This study emphasizes that improvements in LASIK technology translates into better results. This study utilized the IntraLase laser for flap creation and Abbott Medical Optic's VISX Star S4 laser for vision correction. Good refractive outcomes seen with advanced wavefront-guided LASIK

How Much Does LASIK Cost?

If you've been thinking about LASIK eye surgery, one of the things you might be wondering about is LASIK cost. The LASIK procedure should be considered an investment. Over the long run, LASIK will save you money over the cost of glasses or contact lenses. Patients may be tempted to call around and choose a LASIK provider based on price alone. But LASIK technology and LASIK care packages vary widely. Before choosing a provider consider factors such as surgeon reputation and involvement. Make sure you understand any additional charges such as follow-up care and the cost associated with enhancement procedures. What about necessary antibiotic drops? Newer technologies can provide better results and be associated with fewer side-effects. Often times choosing the lowest price LASIK procedure is no bargain For more information on LASIK costs, Raleigh LASIK patients should check out the LASIK cost information website: http://www.lasik-cost.info/LASIK_Costs.html

Raleigh LASIK patient testimonials

The LASIK Procedure

Raleigh NC area patients interested in LASIK may want to view this video on the basics of the LASIK procedure. http://www.monkeysee.com/play/11382-the-lasik-procedure

Newsweek Names Dr. Dean Dornic One of 15 Leaders in Laser Eye Surgery

The LASIK Procedure

Video on the LASIK procedure.

Why IntraLase is Better

Here is an actual IntraLase LASIK procedure being performed showing why this form of LASIK is superior to Z-LASIK. Notice the fine-tuning and the ability to watch the entire procedure: two benefits not available with Z-LASIK.

HealthNewsDigest.com

Considering LASIK Eye Surgery? Here are some things to consider before proceeding.HealthNewsDigest.com

Minimizing Dry Eyes From LASIK

Most people considering LASIK are aware that one potential side effect from the procedure is dry eyes. Occassionally the symptoms can be fairly severe and may last a year, rarely longer. There are some things you can do to minimize dry eye symptoms. If you have underlying dry eye, you likely will not be a candidate for LASIK. Instead you may want to consider PRK, SBK, OmniLase or Implantable Contacts. If you have borderline dry eye (symptoms only present under more extreme conditions: when wearing contacts, exposed to wind etc)you may want to prepare for the expected symptoms of dry eyes by starting Restasis ahead of time, starting fish oil capsules or receiving puntum plugs at the time of your LASIK procedure. A newer model of IntraLase laser used to creat the LASIK flap has been shown to minimize the severity and duration of dry eyes after LASIK. The Laser Eye Center of Carolina is the only facility in North Carolina offering LASIK with the IFS laser.

The iFS is the Evolution Of IntraLase

A major advance in LASIK technology was the introduction of the femtosecond laser to create the LASIK flap. Now well over half of LASIK cases performed today utilize the IntraLase laser. This laser has been proven to improve safety and results. The latest model of IntraLase laser for LASIK eye surgery is even better. The iFS IntraLase laser has unsurpassed customization features that make the flap more secure and reduces the incidence and severity of dry eye after LASIK. If you are sold on the benefits of IntraLase and want to take advantage of the new iFS laser, the only iFS laser for IntraLase LASIK in Raleigh, NC is at the Laser Eye Center of Carolina.

Considering LASIK

If you're considering LASIK in the Raleigh, NC area, see why you might not want to go to a LASIK center.

Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery - PR.com

Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery - PR.com

Fan Page Videos

Our Raleigh LASIK patients have been showing their creativity in our Facebook video contest. For a hilarious example hit here.

Our Fan Page Video Contest

We have some of the most creative fans. See the videos featuring our Raleigh LASIK patients on or fan page.

Considering LASIK in Raleigh, NC

The decision to have LASIK vision correction surgery is one of the most important you will ever make. Educate yourself and be aware that there are many different LASIK technologies: some safer or more successful than others. There are also other, alternative procedures that may be a better choice depending on your exact circumstances. One good place to start your research is the Facebook site Raleigh LASIK Forum. This site is full of valuable information on LASIK technology and includes posts from patients who have actually had some of these procedures.