Dr. Angela Nahl of La Jolla LASIK Institute recently became the first San Diego LASIK surgeon to perform refractive surgery on a patient using the new Ziemer Z-LASIK technology. The patient, who happens to be a physician, reported only minor discomfort and tested with 20/20 vision following the ten minute procedure.
During LASIK, the surgeon cuts a flap in the patient’s cornea, performs laser treatment and replaces the flap. Over the last eight years, the quality of results and speed of healing have been improved as lasers such as the IntraLase have replaced fine blades. The power and speed of the laser is enhanced With Z-LASIK, which enables quicker and more accurate cutting of the flap. This shortens the length of the procedure and the recovery time.
Dr. Nahl is a leading San Diego LASIK surgeon, having performed thousands of procedures. “I’ve been very impressed with the research on Z-LASIK, and believe my patients will be pleased with the results,” said Nahl.
While the technology behind the fast and bladeless LASIK is impressive, it is only effective when applied by a skillful, well-trained surgeon. “Even with the best technology, surgeons make choices every step of the way that affect patient outcomes,” explains Dr. Nahl. “This comes down to such small details as what formulation of artificial tears to use during the procedure itself. Because I’m aiming for a perfect result every time, I want to make sure every detail is working in my patients’ favor.”
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La Jolla LASIK Institute