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If you are seeking LASIK in Chicago you have found a great LASIK website. Although we have been recognized as a LASIK center of excellence we do not only perform LASIK. Some of our other procedures include, PRK, Zyoptix, Custom LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye treatment and advanced surface ablation. Foulkes Vision Center has state-of-the-art technology to perform LASIK in Chicago and to determine that your eyes fit a model with the highest probability of success. Take the time to read about these advanced technologies like Ziemer Bladeless LASIK, the Orbscan II and wavefront analysis, as well as our methods for pupil measurement and tear film analysis. Our techniques
have many unique features that were developed here and derived from our continuous attempt to perfect these already excellent procedures.
Welcome to the Foulkes Vision Center Educational Videos section. Please use the video player interface below to access and view the videos.
LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) has become one of the most successful procedures to correct refractive errors, replacing glasses and contact lenses. There are no precedents for the number of procedures that are being performed Worldwide. Over one million eyes are being treated this year alone. The rapid return of functional vision, lack of discomfort, and the overall stability and accuracy of the treatment have led to this astounding success. The risk/benefit ratio for most patients exceeds that of contact lenses. Although the FDA has determined the excimer laser vision correction procedure as "safe and effective", there are still many critical factors that must be considered in order for each patient to achieve the best possible result.
To Dr. Foulkes from Robert F. Jasineick:
I am sure that you have had many letters written to you in grateful thanks in the fact that you have made many patients absolutely full of joy in the outcome of the surgery you have performed on them. It is absolutely very obvious that you are more than dedicated to your profession!!! I did not just pick up the paper or any other form of advertising and decide to have you perform my surgery. I did my homework and learned that you were the best! I must admit that I was hesitant to have anyone do laser surgery on my precious eyes, but I am now so glad that I had it done. Seeing is the self-satisfaction that I craved. You have a very professional and dedicated staff. Thanks for everything.
I am sure that you have had many letters written to you in grateful thanks in the fact that you have made many patients absolutely full of joy in the outcome of the surgery you have performed on them. It is absolutely very obvious that you are more than dedicated to your profession!!! I did not just pick up the paper or any other form of advertising and decide to have you perform my surgery. I did my homework and learned that you were the best! I must admit that I was hesitant to have anyone do laser surgery on my precious eyes, but I am now so glad that I had it done. Seeing is the self-satisfaction that I craved. You have a very professional and dedicated staff. Thanks for everything.
At Foulkes Vision Center, our passion takes LASIK and other refractive procedures to a higher level. We believe that providing our patients with the most extensive pre-operative evaluation is critical in determining the success of the procedure. The following is a description of the pre-operative evaluation you will have at Foulkes Vision Center.
World's 1st VHF Digital Ultrasound Eye Arc-Scanner
Artemis is the world's first very high frequency digital ultrasound eye arc-scanner. Using patented 3D Arc-scanning technology, Artemis provides microscopic resolution images and precision measurement capabilities of the cornea and anterior segments of the human eye.
Applications of the Technology
The Ultralink technology has many unique applications, particularly in refractive surgery, with no competing technology either available or in development. The unique applications include:
- The most accurate three-dimensional corneal thickness measurements possible to date for safer surgical planning in corneal excimer laser surgery (LASIK and PRK).
- The ability to measure and predict the residual stromal thickness after LASIK to prevent long-term corneal destabilization and consequent progression to corneal transplant
- The ability to diagnose the causes of refractive surgical inaccuracy in particular cases (healing changes and corneal mechanical changes)
- Layer by layer corneal anatomy visualization to enable customized ablations of the cornea to be carried out in a predictable way
- Diagnosis of complications in corneal refractive surgery
- Customization of refractive surgical intra-ocular phakic lens implants via accurate determination of internal ocular dimension (anterior chamber angle and sulcus-to-sulcus dimensions). Fernando Trindade, MD, PhD concluded that current methods of assessing sulcus to sulcus distance need to be improved upon. His Grand Prize-winning video presentation was released at the 2000 ASCRS on the "Importance of Proper ICL Vaulting"
Providing a more accurate measurement for power selection of the intra-ocular lens replacement in cataract surgery
While only a small percentage of the population has corneas that are too thin or flat for LASIK, LASEK is an exciting option for farsighted people whose previous only alternative was glasses or contact lenses. In addition, individuals who participate in contact sports may select LASEK over LASIK to avoid post-procedure flap complications as a result of impact to their eyes.
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