Custom LASIK in Austin
Steven Dell, MD
Austin, TX
If you experience any of the aggravations that result from imperfect vision then you should consider the custom Lasik eye surgery procedures offered by Dr. Steven J. Dell at Dell Laser Consultants in Austin, Texas. Dr. Dell and his staff offer top notch service and medical care so you can have confidence any procedure you ask Dr. Dell to perform on your eyes. What Kinds of Custom Lasik Does Dr. Dell Offer?
Dr. Dell has several types of eye surgery that meet the needs of every vision ailment. At Dell Laser Consultants it is stressed that every person�s eyes are different from everyone else�s. That said, everyone needs a slightly varied form of treatment in order to achieve the best vision possible. When you meet with Dr. Dell to discuss Lasik he will review all of the options that best suit your individual eyes. A number of technologically advanced methods are utilized to find out how your eyes work and where the root of your vision problem comes from. This knowledge allows the computer guided laser to correct your vision with accuracy and precision. Dr. Dell offers traditional Lasik, Intralase Lasik, Advanced Surface Ablation, "Flap-less" Blade-free Laser Vision Correction (ASA), Refractive Lens Exchange, and Crystalens Refractive Lens Exchange. He will help you decide which procedure is best for you and your eyes. Dr. Dell�s technology is state of the art and can make a significant difference in the way you see the world.
LASIK or Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis
Traditional Lasik surgery involves the use of a precise blade called a microkeratome that gently cuts a flap in the cornea. Once this flap is folded aside the cool laser beam can work its magic on the underlying layer of the cornea. The laser carefully reshapes the cornea, thus changing the way you see. Within less than a minute the procedure is finished and the flap is replaced. The overall visit to Dr. Dell lasts about an hour and you are awake the entire time. You will be given anesthetic drops for your eyes but will not require sedation as it is important for you to remain awake during the procedure. Many patients return to work the following day and only need medicated drops for the first week post-surgery. The advantage to this type of surgery is the quick recovery time and little or no discomfort in following days.
Intralase Lasik
This form of Lasik surgery takes the traditional method to a new level of technology advancement. For those patients wishing to avoid the blade of traditional Lasik, Intralase Lasik is a good choice. Intralase Lasik uses a laser to cut the flap, not a blade, which can reduce the risk even further and might improve vision beyond what is possible with traditional Lasik. Dry eye symptoms are also less likely with Intralase as opposed to traditional.
Advanced Surface Ablation, "Flap-less" Blade-free Laser Vision Correction
This form of surgery also does not use blades to cut the corneal flap, in fact it does not cut the flap at all. Instead, highly advance technology reshapes the cornea without the removing any portion of the eye. Instead, the special excimer lasers capable of eye tracking and wavefront reshape the cornea. This form of surgery is quickly becoming a popular method and it has only one disadvantage. You might experience blurry vision for one to two days after the procedure is performed, but you will be able to drive again soon after. A protective soft contact lens will be placed on your eyes during the healing process. Refractive Lens Exchange and Crystalens Refractive Lens ExchangeThese are two additional services Dr. Dell offers his patients. A consultation with him will let you know whether these are appropriate for your needs
Steven Dell, MD
Steven J. Dell, M. D. is an internationally recognized leader in refractive surgery. In a profession where many claim this level of distinction, Dr. Dell is truly the genuine article. In fact, in 2005 Dr. Dell was elected by the worldwide physician readership of the medical journal "Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today" as one of the Top Fifty Opinion Leaders in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Dell is an award winning lecturer, textbook author and researcher. He has been a featured lectured at major refractive surgery meetings around the world, and his patented surgical instruments and medical devices are used by hundreds of surgeons. In 1999, Dr. Dell was honored as a VISX Star Surgeon, an award given only to the top surgeons in the United States. In 2004, Dr. Dell was named one of America's Top Ophthalmologists for the second year in a row by the Consumers' Research Council of America.
Dr. Dell's research for the F.D.A. has helped bring new excimer laser treatment approvals to the U.S., and his continued work in the development and refinement of new surgical instruments and devices has been the subject of numerous articles and lectures. He serves on the editorial boards of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, and The Video Journal of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the Refractive Committee of the American Society of Refractive and Cataract Surgery, the largest organization of its kind.
Dr. Dell has a strong commitment to education, and sponsors a popular externship where student eye doctors can observe his surgical techniques. Dozens of externs have traveled to Austin to take advantage of this opportunity. He has also personally trained several hundred eye surgeons from around the country in his surgical techniques. In fact, if your eye doctor practices in Austin, odds are high that your doctor trained with Dr. Dell. And while you will often see observers following Dr. Dell in surgery and in the office, you can rest assured that every single surgical procedure in personally performed by Dr. Dell.
Eye doctors have unique inside knowledge of the capabilities of all the surgeons in the Austin area. Perhaps it comes as no surprise that more Central Texas eye doctors have chosen Dr. Dell for their own eye surgery than any other surgeon. Dr. Dell has also operated on a variety of other physicians, current and former professional athletes, nationally known celebrities and politicians.
While anyone can claim to have the best technology in the world, there is simply no way that you as a patient can sort through the various claims. You can be assured however that Dr. Dell is at the leading edge of his profession, and will always offer the very latest and best technology available for laser vision correction. He currently uses several different excimer laser systems, and selects the best attributes of each system for the individual needs of the patient.
Dr. Dell is a Board Certified member of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is the inventor of the Dell Astigmatism Marker™, the Dell Fixation Ring™, the Dell PlumeSafe Ophthalmic Evacuation System™ and the Dell PlumeSafe Handpiece™. He works closely with a variety of ophthalmic companies in the development of new products and technologies, and serves as a consultant to several major companies in the industry. Dr. Dell holds a faculty position as Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at Tulane University in New Orleans, and is Co-Director of Refractive and Corneal Surgery at Texan Eye Care in Austin. Steven Dell, MD
901 Mopac Expressway South
Barton Oaks Plaza IV, Suite 350
Austin, TX
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