Ultimate LASIK is Different!

McFarland Eye Centers’ commitment to safety and advanced technology is evidenced by the technology Dr. Parkhurst chooses to perform the first step in our Ultimate LASIK procedure. We strongly believe the Ziemer Femtosecond laser is the world’s most advanced laser system for creating the thin protective layer in the outer portion of the cornea.

Presently, our Ziemer Crystal Plus laser is the fastest femtosecond laser on the market. Faster treatment times for patients mean more comfort, increased safety and less trauma to the eye. Compared to more conventional femtosecond lasers, the Ziemer Crystal Plus operates at a higher pulse rate with lower light pulse energies and a specially designed optical system that provides maximum tissue disruption in the focal spot, and no thermal or radiation effects to the surrounding tissue. In layman’s terms, it’s simply the most advanced and precise method available today for creating a corneal flap.

The Ziemer laser produces approximately 400 million tiny, closely-spaced gas bubbles at a predetermined depth in the corneal layer. These microscopic bubbles create a separation, which in turn creates the corneal flap. This level of precision allows Dr. Parkhurst to create LASIK flaps of precise thickness, orientation, and size.

The Ziemer Crystal Plus laser is also designed for maximum safety when compared to more conventional femtosecond lasers. Because it uses a lower pulse energy to create our flaps, there is less chance for an inflammatory response in the eye. As a result of Ziemer’s unique designs, patients enjoy faster recovery times, less discomfort, and optimal visual outcomes, usually within a few short hours.

Old and New LASIK

In the past: Blade-assisted flap cutting
In the traditional method of laser vision correction, the LASIK procedure requires a mechanical blade to make an incision in the top layer of the cornea prior to the correction itself. Millions of such corneal flaps have already been created using this safe technique. But sometimes the blade produced a rough corneal surface that can affect the quality of vision. Apart from that, many people decide not to undergo this procedure because they are uncomfortable with the idea of their eyes being touched by a blade.

Today: Laser-assisted flap creation
For several years now it has been possible to create the flap using a femtosecond laser. This means that no blade is involved in the procedure. Patients feel more comfortable, and the result is even better. Over one million patients have already undergone bladeless laser eye surgery.

Z-LASIK: The future of bladeless laser surgery
Z-LASIK is the most advanced innovation in bladeless surgery. This procedure uses a high-frequency laser. It is designed to create truly customized flaps, precisely, safely and is virtually pain free. Its beam is a 100 times less intense than that of the first-generation femtosecond lasers. Never before have safety, accuracy and patient comfort in laser eye surgery been so good, as proven by over 100,000 successful Z-LASIK treatments.