How is the Cornea Reshaped?
It begins with an examination by Dr. Scott Schachter who is qualified to determine your suitability as an idealeyes patient. Once you qualify, a precise mapping of your corneal curvatures are taken with a computerized corneal topographer, a highly advanced instrument. From this, along with other data from your examination, Dr. Schachter designs an idealeyes lens, which will gently reshape your cornea. Many times, our first pair will be all we need to achieve our desired results. In other cases, we may need to make changes to the lens design depending on how your eyes respond. After the ideal shape has been achieved, retainer lenses are then used to maintain this shape. Some of our patients only wear the lenses two or three times per week to maintain the vision. The vision and comfort of these lenses will be similar to conventional contact lenses. Is This a New Procedure? No. As a matter of fact, both doctors and patients have realized the safety and advantage of corneal reshaping for o
