Refractive Surgery Blog

In addition to the upgraded IOLMaster discussed in my last blog entry, my practice has also acquired a Pentacam Comprehensive Eye Scanner. It is a rotating camera that photographs both the anterior and posterior surfaces of the cornea as well as other parts of the front of the eye. The main advantage to this technology is that this unique camera provides precise measurements of the central cornea better than any other instrument available.

The Pentacam has improved my ability to diagnose ocular conditions (especially keratoconus) more accurately than ever before. Equally important is that with this camera I have the confidence to rule out "false keratoconus positives" from traditional topographers and offer lasik and other refractive procedures to many patients who have been denied them in the past. The Pentacam is also extremely helpful in determining the intraocular lens(IOL) power for cataract patients who have previously had a refractive procedure. Finally, it is very helpful in understanding the positioning of phakic and piggyback IOLs.

With the the use of the IOLMaster and Pentacam both lasik and intraocular refractive procedures are safer and and more precise than ever before.

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