Comments on: Watch Dr. Boxer Wachler Perform Custom Wavefront LASIK

By: marcalans

marcalans — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:42 +0000

Dr. Wachler, the flap never truly heals because, as u well know, there is not sufficient blood supply to the cornea to carry nutrients required for complete healing. The flap may “seals” but it certainly does not heal; it remains forever. The flap, in fact, weakens the cornea substantially and permanently. An excellent refractive result post-LASIK does not equate with healthier eyes. Eye health is indisputably compromised by LASIK in ALL cases and patients need to be made aware of this.

By: DrBoxerWachler

DrBoxerWachler — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:42 +0000

Glaucoma specialists have this test, we do not.

By: DrBoxerWachler

DrBoxerWachler — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:42 +0000

The fixation light color is red.

By: 1992peter

1992peter — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:42 +0000

What color is the light that the person has to stare at? Could you do a video on the GDX VCC or the orbscan?

By: DrBoxerWachler

DrBoxerWachler — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:42 +0000

The flap does heal. Lifting it requires special instruments because it healed. Alternatives to LASIK are No-Cut LASEK or Visian ICL.

It’s important that patients are properly tested to determine if LASIK is suitable. I wrote the “Lasik Consumer Report” (available online) to help the public understand what is involved with proper pre-LASIK testing.

LASIK side effects can often be treated, including ectasia. Ectasia treatments are on our website: Intacs, C3-R and CK.

By: kamvirk

kamvirk — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:42 +0000

i had epi-lasek and now have 20/20 vision with no complications.