Laser Eye Center of Carolina

Using the Latest in LASIK Technology At Dr. Dornic’s state-of-the-art LASIK Raleigh & Durham offices, patients are offered sophisticated treatments geared towards reducing or eliminating their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. In order to deliver the best possible vision correction results, Dr. Dornic performs thorough evaluations and uses the latest laser eye surgery technologies. Our IntraLase laser is the safest available and our CustomVue technology has been proven to deliver the highest success rate. Contact our office to learn more about LASIK technologies. Approved for Astronauts Did you know that LASIK surgery is approved by NASA? Having 20/20 vision is required to be an astronaut. See how our “best of the best” technology became approved for the most demanding job there is. What is LASIK? LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, a procedure that uses a laser to reshape the cornea and correct refractive error, the failure of the eye to properly focus light on the retina. There are three common types of refractive error that can be treated with LASIK eye surgery: Refractive Errors Treatable with LASIK Nearsightedness Also known as “myopia”, nearsightedness occurs as a result of the eye growing too long from front to back, or from the cornea being too curved. This causes the light entering the eye to be incorrectly focused, and results in blurry vision. Patients with nearsightedness are able to see up-close objects well, but have difficulty seeing objects in the distance. Nearsightedness is very common and more than 3 million cases are reported each year. Farsightedness Hyperopia, also referred to as “farsightedness” occurs when the eye is too short, or the cornea develops improperly, and lacks curvature. This flat cornea causes incoming light to be bent improperly, resulting in nearby objects appearing blurry, while distant objects look normal. Farsightedness is also very common, with around 3 million new cases reported each year. Astigmatism Astigmatism is also a result of a defect in the eye or shape of the lens. Astigmatism often occurs in conjunction with either nearsightedness or farsightedness. Patients with astigmatism have an eye that is slightly football-shaped, which prevents the incoming light from being focused. This results in vision being blurred at all distances. How Does LASIK Work? LASIK eye surgery corrects vision by reshaping the cornea, so that light rays focus more precisely on the retina, thereby reducing or eliminating refractive errors. There is typically little or no post-operative discomfort after LASIK surgery. Recovery is fast and complications are rare if your procedure is performed by an experienced LASIK surgeon utilizing the best available technology. The LASIK Procedure The first step in LASIK eye surgery is to create a corneal flap. A very fine layer of the outer corneal surface is incised with a laser or microkeratome and folded back to expose the stroma, the middle corneal layer. The second step of LASIK surgery is to use a laser to remove microscopic amounts of tissue to reshape the cornea. Lastly, the flap is returned to its original position and reseals itself. What is iLasik? Traditionally the LASIK flap had been made with an instrument with an oscillating blade. Vision correction was achieved by the surgeon manually entering prescription information into an excimer laser and delivering the treatment under the LASIK flap. Two major advances in technology: the IntraLase laser to create a blade-free flap and CustomVue technology to correct higher order aberrations, so revolutionized the LASIK procedure that the combination has been designated iLASIK. iLASIK still maintains the two basic steps of the older LASIK procedure but is the manifestation of major improvements in both steps. The evolution of LASIK into the iLASIK procedure utilizing a wavefront analyzer and two separate lasers: one to make the flap and one to perform the vision correction, has made a good procedure even better and safer. LASIK Technology LASIK technology has evolved over the years. iLasik™ is a new brand of LASIK eye surgery that has been pioneered and perfected by AMO/VISX and IntraLase technology. All branches of the U.S. military and NASA recently approved LASIK for all their servicemen and women, thanks to studies using the iLasik™ technology. NASA approved the LASIK procedure for its astronauts following review of extensive military clinical data, which showed the use of the two lasers (IntraLase and Wavefront) provides superior safety and vision as compared to earlier forms of the procedure. Our LASIK Durham / Raleigh facility offers the latest LASIK technology available to date. Learn more about Wavefront® LASIK, custom LASIK with CustomVue™ and VISX® technology, and all-laser LASIK with the IntraLase® laser.

Popular LASIK Alternatives in North Carolina Are you a Raleigh patient who’s you been told that Lasik is not right for you? Some patients aren’t well suited for LASIK eye surgery. This may be because of a pre-existing eye condition such as dry eye (keratitis sicca) or because the cornea is too thin or structurally unsound for LASIK. Dr. Dean Dornic is trained and experienced in a range of alternatives to LASIK such as LASEK or PRK, which can still provide patients with the same high quality of vision correction with improved safety. What is LASEK? Laser Assisted Sub Epithelial Keratotomy (LASEK) is a new twist on an older technique. LASEK offers our Raleigh / Durham patients who may not be good candidates for LASIK an alternative by combining the advantages of LASIK with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). When LASEK is performed, a very thin corneal flap is created by applying a dilute alcohol solution to the corneal epithelium. The flap, made up of weakened cells, is then lifted up and a laser is applied to the underlying corneal surface to reshape it. The epithelial flap is then replaced. Typically, a bandage contact lens is placed over the epithelial flap to hold it into position. The contact lens is usually removed three to five days later. The epithelial flap created in LASEK maintains some of the advantage of a LASIK flap, i.e., improved comfort and reduced risk of haze. The speed of vision recovery is similar to that of PRK, but not as quick as LASIK. Who is a candidate for LASEK? Raleigh / Durham patients for whom making a LASIK flap may carry unacceptable risks are the most likely candidates. Examples include patients with thin corneas or patients whose ocular anatomy may not be conducive to flap creation (warped, very steep or very flat corneas). Dr. Dornic is the first surgeon to perform the LASEK procedure in the Raleigh / Durham area. It has allowed for the successful, safer correction of vision in many patients who were previously considered poor laser vision correction candidates. If you have been told that you are not a good candidate for other procedures, why not ask about LASEK? Contact our laser vision correction center in Cary for the latest information. What is PRK? PRK, first performed in the mid-1980s, uses the computer-controlled excimer laser to gently reshape the surface of the cornea without the creation of a corneal flap. We recommend PRK for our patients in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, NC who have low to moderate levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism, and for whom creation of a corneal flap is not practical, especially those with a very thin cornea or abnormal epithelium (the protective outer layer of the cornea). The first step of PRK is to use the laser to remove the epithelium. In the next step, the laser is directed on the middle layer of the cornea, called the stroma, to gently remove enough tissue to change its shape. The excimer laser removes tissue by breaking down the molecular bonds. This process allows the procedure to be quick and clean. For most patients, only 5 to 10 percent of the corneal tissue is removed to obtain the desired results. Because the epithelium is removed, recovery from PRK takes longer than recovery from LASIK. Our Raleigh/Durham patients are fitted with a bandage contact lens, which is worn for a few days while the tissue grows back. Dr. Dornic will prescribe eye drops to assist with comfort and reduce the risk of infection. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor progress. To learn more about PRK contact our laser vision correction center in Cary today. What is SBK? Dr. Dornic and Laser Eye Center of Carolina are pleased to offer “sub-Bowman’s keratomileusis,” or “SBK,” a premiere form of laser vision correction that is quick and painless. SBK combines the safety of PRK with the quick recovery time of LASIK surgery and reduces the downsides associated with these procedures. The term “sub-Bowman’s” is used to describe the procedure because the depth of the flap is just thick enough to include Bowman’s membrane — the thin, non-cellular layer of the cornea that separates the outer epithelium from the underlying corneal tissue that is reshaped by an excimer laser in laser vision correction procedures like LASIK, PRK and (now) SBK. The SBK procedure actually makes use of two different lasers. A femtosecond laser is used to create a thinner corneal flap than a typical LASIK flap. Vision correction is then performed with an excimer laser. Dr. Dornic uses the safest, most popular femtosecond laser, Intralase, to create SBK flaps that are approximately 100 microns thick, whereas LASIK flaps are usually 140 to 160 microns thick. By making the corneal flap thinner, Dr. Dornic is able to provide a comfortable procedure with fast visual recovery (like LASIK) and also decrease the risk of dry eye and ectasia associated with PRK.

Do you want to get cataract removal surgery in Raleigh/Durham? Has your vision become blurry or fuzzy over time, making it feel as if you are looking through a waterfall or piece of waxed paper? If so, you may have cataracts, which are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Cataracts are painless and progress gradually, compromising vision as more time goes on. If you are experiencing blurry vision because of cataracts, Dr. Dean Dornic of Laser Eye Center of Carolina can help. Dr. Dornic in Cary, NC is a cataract surgery specialist who uses advanced methods and the best technology to help patients achieve clear vision. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Over time, the eye’s lens may lose it’s transparency, preventing light rays from reaching the retina. While most cataracts develop slowly over time in people age 40 and older, cataracts can also develop in younger people as a result of heredity, trauma to the eye, certain medications and diseases such as diabetes. Cataract Symptoms The most common cataract symptom is gradual vision loss. Other cataract symptoms include blurry vision, glare, frequent changes in eyeglass prescription, night vision difficulties and double vision. Treatment Options In its early stages, a cataract can be treated with the use of prescription lenses. However, as cataracts progress and start to make daily tasks difficult, surgical intervention becomes necessary. Traditional Cataract Removal Surgery Dr. Dornic and the other surgeons at the Laser Eye Center of Carolina can remove cataracts via surgery in order to restore clear vision. Cataract surgery involves removing the eye’s natural cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. First, a small incision is made in the eye using a handheld blade. A high-frequency ultrasound device is used to break up the cloudy lens into small pieces, which are then gently removed from the eye with suction. An intraocular lens (IOL) is then inserted into the eye to replace the cloudy lens. At Laser Center of Carolina, we use the AcrySof ReSTOR, the AMO Tecnis, Toric or Crystalens intraocular lenses (IOL), which successfully replace the damaged lens and enhance the patient’s vision, reducing dependency on prescription glasses. Cataract surgery itself typically lasts about 10 to 15 minutes, and most patients can see improvement in their vision within one to three days of the procedure. Laser Cataract Surgery As a leading eye surgeon in Raleigh and surrounding areas, Dr. Dornic offers the latest surgical techniques and best technology for cataract removal. Traditional cataract surgery has been proven safe and effective. Using a laser in place of handheld instruments during certain stages of the surgery heightens safety and precision. During laser cataract surgery, Dr. Dornic creates a detailed plan for the corneal incision using a three-dimensional image of the eye created with optical coherence tomography. Then, he uses a femtosecond laser to make an incision that will seal itself after surgery, thereby reducing the risk of infection. The next step of the procedure is the capsulotomy, in which the femtosecond laser is used to make an opening in the front portion of the lens capsule containing the cataract. Using a femtosecond laser during the capsulotomy helps not only in the removal of the cataract, but also in the subsequent positioning of the IOL. A well-positioned and centered IOL is crucial to the postoperative outcome. Once Dr. Dornic has accessed the cataract, he uses the femtosecond laser to gently soften and fragment it. Using laser energy instead of ultrasound energy to break up the cataract reduces the risk of overheating the eye and possibly burning or distorting the incision. Laser cataract surgery may also help preserve the lens capsule, which is key to holding the IOL in its proper place. Who is a Candidate for Cataract Surgery? Have you had LASIK Eye Surgery and want to keep your glasses-free vision or have you worn contact lenses and would like to enjoy mono-vision without the need for contact lenses? Have you been frustrated by a dependence on eyeglasses and desire to enjoy visual freedom? Dr. Dornic specializes in cataract surgery for patients who have had prior LASIK eye surgery or who desire to reduce their dependence on glasses after cataract surgery. Using sophisticated formulas and diagnostic equipment including the ORA system with VerifEye+ and the LenSx Laser System for cataract removal, Dr. Dornic can improve your distance and/or reading vision as you desire and specify. To learn more about cataract surgery and how it can improve your vision and daily life, schedule a personal consultation today. Dr. Dornic can also discuss your options and explain the benefits of laser cataract surgery and lifestyle or premium intraocular lenses in further detail with you. Please call the Laser Center of Carolina at 888-376-EYES (3937).

Implantable Contact Lenses Considering implantable contact lenses in Raleigh? Dr. Dean Dornic offers two kinds of implantable contacts as alternatives to laser surgery for his patients with myopia, or nearsightedness: Visian™ phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs), for moderate to severe cases, and Intacs® corneal ring segments for mild myopia. All devices are implanted through tiny incisions in the eye, with no tissue removal required. Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) also known as phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) can correct a wide range of vision errors by inserting an IOL (much like a contact lens) in front of the natural lens of the eye. This technique is similar to cataract lens surgery, but the natural lens remains in place so the eye’s natural focusing ability is preserved. An implantable contact lens is beneficial because it becomes a permanent fixture of the eye, avoiding time consuming maintenance. The main implantable contacts used at Laser Eye Center of Carolina are Visian. Implantable contact lenses such as Visian also do not get lost, foggy or have to be replaced like glasses or contact lenses. ICL procedures are being used on patients with higher amounts of nearsightedness and in patients who may not be candidates for PRK or LASIK in Raleigh / Durham. Unlike laser vision correction procedures that permanently change your vision, it is possible to later remove an ICL. How do ICLs Work? Similar to a contact lens, the Visian ICL reacts with your natural eye to focus. The focusing power of the ICL can be determined so that it closely matches your eye’s prescription. With an ICL, surgeons don’t have to reshape the cornea. Instead, they make a small incision and inject a lens into the eye that can correct your vision problem. Because the natural lens of the eye is not removed, the patient retains the natural focusing capability of the eye for near focusing tasks. The Visian ICL Procedure The Visian implant surgery is quick and comfortable, lasting only about 20 minutes. You will arrive at the surgery center about two hours prior to your procedure. Once checked in, a sedative may be given as you are prepared for surgery. The area around your eyes will be cleaned and a sterile drape may be applied around your eye. Eye drops or a local anesthetic will be used to numb your eyes. When your eye is completely numb, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to keep you from blinking during the procedure. Who are candidates for Implantable Contact Lenses? Candidates for implantable contact lenses are nearsighted and over the age of 21. The best Raleigh / Durham implantable contact lens candidates have no significant cataract or other serious eye disease such as glaucoma, iritis, or diabetic retinopathy. Invisible and undetectable, you won’t be able to see the Visian ICL in your eye, and neither will anybody else. Exceptional quality of vision will be the only reminder that you have had 21st century vision correction. Intacs® Corneal Ring Segments Intacs Corneal Ring Segments Raleigh Intacs® are well suited to our patients who want to correct mild myopia (nearsightedness) without laser surgery. They are also used in the treatment of keratoconus. These small, crescent-shaped corneal ring segments flatten the front of the eye, thereby reducing myopia. To place Intacs®, Dr. Dornic first numbs the eye with medicated eye drops, and then makes a small incision above the cornea. Next, he inserts a ring segment on each side of the inner cornea. Typical Intacs® placement at our practice takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Unlike laser surgery, no removal of eye tissue is required with Intacs®. This allows our Intacs patients to have other vision correction treatments, if required. If the patient is dissatisfied with his/her vision, existing Intacs® can be removed and replaced with a different thickness for further correction, or removed altogether to allow for another form of vision correction surgery, such as LASIK or PRK. Unlike laser eye surgery, the Intacs® procedure adds new parts to the eye, but patients report that they cannot feel them. If there is no change in vision, the Intacs® will never need any further attention.

Intraocular Implant Surgery with ReSTOR and Crystalens Dr. Dean Dornic is a talented Raleigh / Durham cataract surgery specialist who uses advanced intraocular lens implants (IOLs) to help patients achieve clear vision at various distances. By replacing patients’ clouded natural lenses with sophisticated IOLs, such as Crystalens or ReSTOR, Dr. Dornic consistently delivers outstanding vision correction results. In addition to using IOLs to help Durham and Raleigh cataracts patients restore youthful vision, he uses these implants when performing presbyopic lens exchange procedure. Please read on to learn more about these state-of-the-art treatments. Presbyopic Lens Exchange – Raleigh / Durham The AcrySof ReSTOR and Crystalens intraocular lens (IOL) are multifocal lenses that can be used in cataract surgery or in a refractive surgery procedure, PRELEX, to reduce or eliminate our Raleigh / Durham / Cary patients’ need for reading glasses or bifocals. Dr. Dean Dornic is one of the few surgeons in the country trained and experienced in the use of these new, high tech intraocular lens. PRELEX Eye Surgery Presbyopic Lens Exchange, or PRELEX, is a new alternative to laser surgery in the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and presbyopia. Using a technique originally developed for the treatment of cataracts, PRELEX at our Cary vision correction center uses the AcrySof ReSTOR or Crystalens intraocular lens (IOL) to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Why Opt for Prelex? As people age, their natural lenses thicken and lose their flexibility, making it more difficult to focus on near objects. This condition, normal for most people over 40, is known as presbyopia. The PRELEX procedure involves replacement of the defective, “stiff” lens of the eye with an artificial, bifocal lens. The ReSTOR and Crystalens multifocal implants allow the recipient to enjoy clear distance, intermediate and near vision without the need for reading glasses or bifocals. Because the PRELEX procedure involves a lens placed inside the eye, it is not affected by smoke, rain, fog or other environmental conditions. Recipients cannot feel the lens in their eye. The focusing problems of presbyopia are corrected permanently for the overwhelming majority of patients and the ReSTOR and Crystalens multifocal implants will never need to be replaced. Also because the eye’s natural lens has been replaced with an artificial clear lens that never clouds or yellows, our Raleigh / Durham patients who receive multifocal implants will never develop cataracts and will never require cataract surgery. Premium IOLs Cataract Surgery – Durham / Raleigh Premium IOLs Cataract Surgery Raleigh NCDr. Dornic also uses ReSTOR and Crystalens IOLs when performing cataract surgery in Raleigh / Durham. Cataracts are a clouding or opacification of the eye’s natural lens. The only effective remedy for cataracts is replacement of the cloudy lens with a clear artificial lens or implant. Until recently, all artificial lens were “monofocal”, that is, they focused only at one distance. Therefore, if a cataract patientreceived an implant that focused their eyes at distance, they would need reading glasses or bifocals to read or see things up close. With the introduction of ReSTOR and Crystalens implants, our Raleigh / Durham / Cary cataract patients canchoose to have their cataractous lens replaced with a bifocalintraocular lensthus not onlyclearing up theirvision, but achieving independence from eyeglasses. To find out more about the ReSTOR IOL and Crystalens for PRELEX or the replacement of cataracts in Raleigh / Durham contact our Cary laser vision correction center today. In addition to performing sophisticated techniques of cataract surgery in Durham / Raleigh, Dr. Dornic specializes in laser eye surgery. In fact, he is renowned as a foremost Raleigh and Durham LASIK surgeon.

Monovision Overview Are you suffering from Monovision in Raleigh/Durham? At Vision Authorities we offer treatment to resolve Presbyopia, and restore your normal vision. The use of one eye for distance and one eye for near vision is referred to as monovision and is one of the options to consider as part of your refractive surgery decision. Monovision has been used successfully for over 20 years with contact lens correction and with various types of refractive surgery. By correcting one eye to focus in the distance and one eye to focus for near, the vision part of our brain tends to suppress or filter out the image from the eye that is not in clear focus. The patient is not bothered by the eye that is not in focus. We create monovision using the laser such that the dominant eye focuses at distance and the non-dominant eye at near. What is Monovision? When one eye can see better at one distance than the other — for example one sees better up close, the other far away — this is called “Monovision.” One of the best ways to define monovision in the context of refractive surgery is that you can aim to have each eye corrected to a natural focus at any distance you choose. How well it will see at other distances depends upon how old you are. For example, if you are 30 and we correct each eye to excellent distance vision, then you will have good vision at almost any distance because, due to your young age, the eye will be able to accommodate (adjust focus) from far to near. If, on the other hand, you are over 40 and we correct each eye to excellent distance vision, you will not see well at a typical reading distance and will need reading or near vision glasses. This change in accommodation (focusing ability) will generally begin to be noticed about age 40 and will usually get worse quite rapidly over the next few years (presbyopia). This loss of ability to change your focusing distance from far to near will occur whether or not you have refractive surgery. At any age, if you have the vision in one eye corrected to a natural focus for near tasks such as reading, you will not see clearly with it farther away as the ability to change focus only goes from far to near. The brain adjusts to each eye being focused at a different distance within 6-8 weeks. You do not need to consciously make any adjustments. Monovision Treatment Considerations There is no right or wrong answer to the question of whether to have monovision treatment at the Laser Eye Center of Carolina. This information is to help you make this decision. As a rule, we suggest against monovision if you are under the age of 35 for two reasons: 1) It will be a number of years before you will notice any benefit from it; and 2) It is very possible that there will be a better (or at least as good) surgical way to help presbyopia by the time it is a problem for you. We also generally recommend against monovision at any age for people who may need to see better than average for certain tasks. Some examples might be pilots, race car drivers, someone who drives for a living (especially at night), and avid tennis players (especially for playing at night). In our experience, most people over the age of 40 to 45 who try monovision and take a few months to become accustomed to it, like it and find it very useful. Those who have monovision will be able to generally see well enough both at distance and near to do most things at any age without corrective lenses. Depending on the exact result obtained (as is true for everyone having refractive surgery) there might still be some situations when the very best vision or the maximum visual comfort might require wearing glasses (or possibly contacts). Night driving and prolonged reading are two examples that are mentioned frequently, but it could be anything for which you feel the need or desire to see the very best possible. It is probably helpful to realize that without a specific cure for presbyopia, once you are past the 40 year age range, all refractive corrections involve compromise. If you have both eyes corrected for good distance vision, you will need glasses for close vision. If you have both eyes corrected for close vision (not a common choice) you will need glasses to clearly see everything far away. If you choose monovision, although your vision may work well for almost all purposes, you might feel it is less than perfect. We know of no perfect way to help you make this choice. We would suggest that if significant doubt remains in your mind, that you aim to have your vision corrected for good general distance vision and plan to use reading glasses when necessary. It is important to note that if you choose monovision and are unable to get used to it, it can be reversed by performing an “enhancement” procedure on the eye left for near. Once the enhancement is performed the near eye then sees more clearly in the distance and reading glasses are then requir

Dr. Dean Dornic, medical director of the Laser Eye Center of Carolina, was the first Raleigh area ophthalmologist to perform all-laser LASIK with the IntraLase laser. Numerous patients from North Carolina and beyond have benefitted from this blade-free laser technology. Over the years, the IntraLase laser has gone through several technological improvements. Now the IntraLase laser has gone through its most significant improvement – an improvement significant enough to deserve a name change – and the Laser Eye Center of Carolina is proud to be the first in the Raleigh area to offer this new, advanced vision correction laser. iFS Advanced IntraLase Laser System ifs advanced laser system Raleigh NC The iFS has several advantages over the previous generations of IntraLase lasers: FASTER – Almost three times faster. Flap creation is reduced from 30 seconds to less than 10 seconds, making the process quicker and safer with very short suction times on the eye. PERSONALISED FLAPS – Ability to create oval-shaped flaps for those with astigmatism.iFS Advanced IntraLase Laser System Raleigh NC BIOMECHANICAL – Reverse entry angle flaps to maintain corneal and flap strength. LESS POWER – The ability to create flaps with less energy per laser pulse means less inflammation, a lower incidence of light sensitivity, smoother beds and better quality vision. ifs-3Also, included as part of the iFS package is a high resolution digital video microscope, new contemporary user interface, keyboard and touch screen and an ergonomic design for maximum surgeon comfort. IntraLase Advantages Over Z-LASIK and Microkeratome Procedures With over 3.5 million procedures and counting, “all-laser” IntraLase technology offers numerous safety advantages over microkeratome and Z-LASIK technology,ifs-4 both during flap creation and postoperatively. Flap Creation Safety Advantages: Reduces or eliminates several complications, including: Buttonhole or free flaps Irregular flapsifs-5 Microperforations Decentered flaps Epithelial defects The ability to visualize flap creation gives the surgeon the ability to intercede should the need arise. Furthermore, higher laser speed reduces time under suction, which means: Less risk of suction breakifs-6 Less time during which the eye experiences elevated intraocular pressure Less potential for subconjunctival hemorrhages Unparalleled flap customization features mean: The unique computer-controlled laser system enables surgeons to create thin, planar flaps with a uniform thickness, maximizing residual bed and potentially producing a more stable post-LASIK cornea. ifs-7 A remarkable feature of the new iFS is the proprietary inverted bevel-in side cut. The benefits to having a bevel-in side cut are better wound healing for the best biomechanical stability of the post-LASIK cornea; increased flap adhesion post-operatively for optimal wound healing; virtually effortless flap lift, replacement, and positioning for optimal flap stability; and significantly reduced flap gutter. It has been shown that this new bevel-in side cut provides LASIK flaps with greater resistance to traumatic dislocation. Please contact us today to schedule your blade-free LASIK consultation and learn more about this incredible new technology. Dr. Dornic is a leading LASIK surgeon who performs a wide range of vision correction procedures, including PRK, LASEK and implantable contacts. He is also recognized as a gifted cataract surgery provider.

Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disease in which the cornea gradually bulges. It typically affects people in their teens and early 20s. As the cornea increasingly becomes more conical than round, this change causes significant vision impairment in the form of astigmatism and nearsightedness. The more keratoconus progresses, the more irreversible damage the condition does to the eye. Fortunately, North Carolina ophthalmologist Dr. Dean Dornic offers treatment options that are highly effective at halting the progression of keratoconus. Keratoconus Treatment Most patients can have their keratoconus stopped or dramatically slowed by a treatment called corneal collagen cross-linking. This non-invasive procedure involves putting drops of riboflavin (vitamin B) into the eye and then shining a UV light so that the eye develops new collagen fibers that then reinforce the existing shape of the cornea. The sooner that Dr. Dornic performs this treatment, the more vision keratoconus patients can retain. Intacs®, a type of corneal insert that effectively flattens the shape of the cornea, can also reduce myopia to reduce blurry distance vision. Why You Should Choose Dr. Dornic for Keratoconus Care Dr. Dornic is rated one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by Consumers’ Research Council of America. over the course of his long career, he has helped thousands of patients to improve and maintain their vision with state-of-the-art treatments like corneal collagen cross-linking. His keratoconus patients are thankful to have such an easy way to maintain a steady vision prescription despite their diagnosis. When it comes to keratoconus, don’t delay — schedule a consultation today!