LASIK Surgeon Denver – Paul Cutarelli
Dr. Paul Cutarelli Discusses LASIK
Dr. Paul Cutarelli feels it is vital to the welfare of his patients that they research and understand the LASIK procedure before making the decision to undergo it. Dr. Cutarelli suggests beginning with an understanding of conventional LASIK, which is the ablation pattern available on most lasers to directly treat the patient’s cornea. The conventional LASIK treatment is based upon the patient’s glasses prescription, with fixed treatment parameters for each patient. This type of LASIK treatment is effective for most patients but can result in more visual aberrations such as glare, halos, and night vision issues than other forms of laser treatment.
Dr. Paul Cutarelli goes on to explain that there are a variety of different types of lasers used in ophthalmology. All LASIK procedures are performed with a specific type of laser. While all LASIK procedures are similar, there are a variety of different laser manufacturers, including Alcon, Nidek, Bausch & Lomb, Visx, and Wavelight. Dr. Cutarelli specifically mentions that each of these offers its own unique features, including patented excimer laser designs. There are also specialized types of laser ablations that can be performed, including conventional laser treatments, wavefront-optimized treatments, and wavefront-guided treatments – each has its appropriate applications. Most recently, a completely different type of laser design has been developed wherein instead of a mechanical microkeratome to create the LASIK corneal flap, the femtosecond laser does all the work for better precision.
Dr. Paul Cutarelli has performed over 60,000 refractive procedures, and takes great pride in prescribing just the right procedure for each patient, while utilizing the most advanced techniques and technology available. He invites you to call for your free, no-hassle, no-obligation LASIK consultation:
Cutarelli Vision – Denver LASIK
7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 180
Denver, Colorado 80111
303-486-2020
Visit Dr. Cutarelli’s website: LASIK Denver