Dr. Randleman received his BA degree from Columbia University in New York City. He earned his MD degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency training at Emory University, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He then completed a fellowship in Cornea/External disease and refractive surgery at Emory University.
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
In summary, despite the risks
outlined above, LASIK has been proven to be safe and effective for most people.
With careful patient screening and selection, reasonable expectations, and in
the care of an experienced surgeon, most patients will be very pleased with
their results. These are some of the other advantages of LASIK:
LASIK is able to accurately
correct most levels of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and
astigmatism.
The procedure is fast, usually lasting only five to 10 minutes, and
is generally painless.
Because the laser is guided by a computer, it is very
precise and results are very accurate.
In most cases, a single treatment will
achieve the desired outcome; however, enhancements are possible if needed, even
many years after the initial surgery.
What are the disadvantages of LASIK surgery?
Because each patient will heal
slightly differently, results may vary from patient to patient.
LASIK could
make some aspects of your vision worse, including night vision with glare and
halos.
LASIK may make dry-eye symptoms worse in certain individuals.
In rare
circumstances, LASIK can make your vision worse and not correctable with regular
glasses or contact lenses.
LASIK checklist
1. Know your refractive error.
2. Know your treatment options.
3. Know the type of laser that has been recommended for your treatment and why this
specific laser was chosen.
4. Know what to look for to determine if you are a good
candidate for surgery.
Career issues
Vision stability
Medical or eye
diseases
Age
Corneal thickness
Corneal Shape and curvature
Pupil size
Dry Eyes
Previous refractive surgery
5. Know the risks possible with surgery.
Over-correction or under-correction
May still need glasses or contacts after
surgery
Results may not be permanent
Visual aberrations
Dry eye may worsen
May lose vision
6. Know how to find the right surgeon.
Experienced
Good
reputation in community
Access to latest technology
Available after surgery
to manage any complications that may occur
Beware of "guarantees"
7. Know what
to expect before, during, and after surgery.
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