Los Angeles LASIK doctors

	Robert T. Lin, MD Los Angeles Ophthalmologist 18725 Gale Ave. Suite 140, City of Industry		7 answers
	Andrew Caster, MD Los Angeles Ophthalmologist 9100 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 265E, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Robert K. Maloney, MD Los Angeles Ophthalmologist 10921 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 900, Los Angeles		2 answers
	Armin Vishteh, MD Beverly Hills Ophthalmologist 465 North Roxbury Dr. Suite 1012, Beverly Hills		1 answer
	Arkady Kagan, MD Los Angeles Ophthalmologist 5455 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1714 , Los Angeles

Recent Answers

Can You Schedule a Lasik Consult and then the Procedure the Following Day? I was just wondering if it was possible to schedule a consultation one day and then the following day have the procedure done? I am driving about two hundred miles to have this procedure and it would be a great help if I didn't have to complete the drive two weeks in a row. The facility I am going to suggested a consult this week and then surgery the following week. Thanks in advance!

A: Lasik consultations

Yes, you can have the consultation one day and the treatment the next. There is no medical reason why this cannot be done. Make sure you leave out your contact lenses for an appropriate amount of time.

Andrew Caster, MD

Los Angeles Ophthalmologist

Will Pregnancy Change my Lasik Result? Im 30 and have a consult for Lasik. My vision is -1.0 AND -2.25. if I get pregnant again (I have a 4 1/2 year old) is there a possibility it will ruin my results? I heard pregnancy can change your vision. Im not planning on any more children soon. Second question is usually with my slight prescription is the newer Custom LASIK, Custom PRK or Custom All-Laser LASIK a good choice or would regular lasiks most likely be enough? Thank you in advanced for your answers :)

A: Lasik and Pregnancy

Pregnancy can sometimes (rarely) cause a minor shift in vision, which is usually temporary. Therefore, we do not like to treat women who are currently pregnant or who are breast feeding. In very rare cases, there will be a minor permanent shift in vision following pregnancy, which can be corrected by Lasik if needed.

Andrew Caster, MD

Los Angeles Ophthalmologist

What is the Latest Equipment on the LASIK Procedure? I have a consultation appt with my surgeon to determine if i am a good candidate for the LASIK procedure and I want to know what is the latest equipment currently used? How do I know that my surgeon is carrying state-of-the art equipment? What shall I ask?

A: Allegretto Wave Eye-Q

I like to have the most up-to-date equipment at my facility, IQ Laser Vision, so that is why I use the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q, manufactured by Wavelight AG. It is the fastest LASIK platform available in the country today. The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser boasts of state-of-the-art technology for safe, accurate and customized vision correction. Featuring wavefront-optimized technology for customized corneal ablation as well as an advanced eye-tracking system, this technology enables me to correct each individual’s unique refractive errors while preserving the cornea’s natural shape and minimizing post-procedure effects such as glares and halos. Also, the laser’s one-of-a-kind eye tracking system is able to automatically adjust to changes in a patient’s pupil size during their procedure. The result is a safe and precise vision correction procedure for every patient. The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q delivers 400 treatment pulses per second correcting each patient’s refractive errors within seconds.

I would ask to see the laser or lasers during your consultation and even watch a procedure or two. Most centers will have the laser open to view through a viewing window where you can see for yourself what technology is being used. If a surgeon has top-of-the –line equipments then he/she would be proud to display them. The main thing to know is if the surgeon lives and breathes LASIK surgeries. You want to find someone that performs LASIK on a regular basis so their skills remain sharp.

Good luck with your research!

Robert T. Lin, MD

Los Angeles Ophthalmologist

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	“Lasik Surgery on One Eye” I'm regretting this now and I had the surgery 2 weeks ago. My vision was 20/20 in one eye and 20/60 in the bad eye. The Dr. was positive/optimistic and said he could fix the other eye, no problem. I paid almost $1,000 to have no difference on distance and to lose my closeup vision! I have to wear reading glasses now to see anything close. I could cry. I now realize 20/60 is not bad enough... more
	“Expensive, but Worth It” I had the new custom LASIK surgery. I can now see better than when I wore my contact lenses. I used the best surgeon, the same as advertised that Tiger Woods used. I then referred my friend and my sister to the same surgeon. They also both had excellent results. I also have no halos at night like other patients have had. I'm very pleased with the results and only wished I had done it sooner. :) more
	“I Can't See at Night but I Can See...” The reason my Lasik was sooo expensive is because I got it done when it first came out, and I got it done by an actual doctor, not just a trained technician. I think I paid somewhere around $3950 per eye or something outrageous. Anyway, I had 20/200 vision with astigmatism before the surgery and now I have perfect vision. The biggest drawback is my night vision. I was told... more
	“Best Investment on Myself Ever Done.” I had Lasik done in 2001, I still have 20/20 vision it's awesome and best of all it was PAINLESS!!!!! I still sometimes find it hard to believe how clear my vision is, I would definately recommend this surgery to anyone interested in doing so. You won't regret it. It's a 5-10 minute procedure you go home, sleep and wake up with perfect vision. I LOVE IT!!!! more