LASIK  At Precision Eyes

PerfectPulse Technology™ is an innovative approach to corrective eye surgery, designed to maximize speed, precision, and safety with the Allegretto Wave® laser. This technology uses smart energy control to adjust the laser pulse energy from creation to delivery, ensuring consistency and accuracy. With high-speed eye tracking that monitors eye movement 400 times per second, PerfectPulse Technology™ delivers each laser pulse exactly where it’s needed, achieving precise and reliable vision correction.

Due to the remarkable speed of both the eye and the Allegretto Wave® procedure, the laser beam needs to be constantly and minutely adjusted to the position of the eye at any given time. Every 4-6 milliseconds, the eye’s location is measured, and the internal mirrors of the Allegretto Wave® are automatically aligned. Right before the pulse is released, a second check is made to confirm that the eye has not moved. This happens 400 times every second, once for every laser pulse. If at any time, the eye moves too quickly to be measured or moves out of range, the laser will stop and wait for the eye to move back into position.

In low-light or dark conditions, the pupil expands to allow more light into the eye. Laser eye correction must account for this to avoid issues like poor night vision, glare, or halos around bright lights, such as oncoming headlights. The Allegretto Wave® laser uses wavefront-optimized technology to create a larger optical zone, matching the eye’s natural pupil size in darkness. This approach significantly reduces night vision problems, glare, and halos, providing clearer vision in all lighting conditions.

At Precision Eyes in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Giltner performs Custom Wavefront LASIK, our preferred method for laser vision correction.  This advanced technology enables Dr. Giltner to measure and correct the unique visual imperfections of each eye, often providing vision that surpasses what glasses or contact lenses can achieve. LASIK treats nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea to focus light accurately on the retina. Dr. Giltner uses the state-of-the-art Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser to ensure optimal results.

The procedure lasts about 15-20 minutes and is performed by Dr. Giltner.

Yes. Every patient receives a mild sedative to help them relax before the procedure, so you’ll need someone to drive you home. Vision may be slightly blurry afterward due to the sedative and lubricating drops used during the procedure. For safety, avoid driving for 24 hours following your LASIK surgery.

Yes, in most cases. Most patients prefer the convenience of having both eyes treated the same day, but occasionally there are reasons that it would not be advisable.

Following your LASIK procedure, drops are placed on the eye to facilitate the healing process. After your LASIK treatment you will need to go home and rest. Sleep is very helpful to the eyes and ensures quicker healing following the procedure.

After your procedure, you should rest your eyes for 24 hours. Usually the next day you can return to work.

At Precision Eyes, we only perform custom LASIK. Custom LASIK uses Wavefront LASIK technology to measure the eye from the front to back to create a three-dimensional corneal map. The Wavefront LASIK device collects information by using light reflected off the retina and through the pupil, and into the device, creating your unique map reflecting your lower or higher order aberrations. A patient’s unique visual irregularities are contained in this map, which is then sent to the laser via a computer. The Wavefront map effectively guides the laser in customizing the treatment to your individual visual irregularities, producing a personalized LASIK treatment.

Yes, every patient meets with Dr. Giltner before their LASIK procedure. During this time, Dr. Giltner will answer any questions you may have, discuss your vision goals, and work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. This consultation ensures that you feel fully informed and confident going into the procedure.