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Incredible breakthroughs have been made in the technology surrounding LASIK procedures. Modern-day research and development have enabled ophthalmologists worldwide to improve the consistency of LASIK surgery results while minimizing risks. Our eye doctors at the Nielsen Eye Center proactively seek this technology to provide our patients with the highest quality of care with outstanding results. This state-of-the-art facility and equipment provide the comfort and quality of care you deserve.
We offer monovision LASIK, one of the most advanced types of LASIK available. This advanced option can help you see more clearly and is an excellent option for patients who have specific refractive needs from LASIK. You can find it here at the Nielsen Eye Center.
What is Monovision LASIK?
For people over the age of 40 who are considering laser vision correction, monovision LASIK is another option. After the age of 40, we begin to lose the ability to focus the lens of our eyes, resulting in the need for reading glasses. This is not caused by disease or illness – rather, it’s just a natural part of the aging process.
When the ability to focus is lost, the eyes cannot adjust or focus images at different distances. This issue is called presbyopia. Bifocal glasses are usually prescribed to correct this, enabling vision to be acceptable for both distance and near vision. Presbyopia can also be corrected with monovision LASIK, something not achievable with standard LASIK vision surgery. In this laser procedure, one eye is corrected for distance and one eye for near vision. This produces the ability to see both up close and far away at the same time as your brain adapts to the different distances at once.
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Are You A Candidate for Monovision?
Monovision LASIK is ideal for patients with presbyopia who no longer want to rely on reading glasses. Many other LASIK requirements apply, such as being in good health, being at least 18 years of age, and having no significant eye disorders or conditions that might impact the safety of your procedure. Our team will discuss your candidacy during a consultation at our LASIK eye center.
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To determine if monovision LASIK is the right procedure for you, our eye doctors will first have you wear a contact lens that corrects for reading vision in one eye and distance vision in the other eye for a week. If you’re comfortable with the adjustment of using one eye for distance and one eye for near vision, then your LASIK surgeon will proceed with monovision LASIK.
Monovision LASIK is typically performed the same as standard LASIK except that different corrections will be performed on each eye. A flap is created in the corneal tissue through which the laser will reshape and correct the eye to correct for refractive errors. Once complete, the flap seals down and begins to heal after you go home.
When choosing a LASIK surgeon, it’s important to not only be confident that their skills and experience meet your high standards, but that the equipment they use is cutting-edge technology. The technologies used at the Nielsen Eye Center are best in class to ensure you get the best results possible.
Request a Monovision LASIK Consultation
To learn more about monovision LASIK, please call our Boston-area locations and schedule an appointment with our team today.
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Our team of eye doctors includes some of the foremost experts in laser vision correction and eye surgery in the greater Boston area. We look forward to helping you maintain healthy and clear vision for years to come. Learn more about our leading providers and the high level of service you can expect at the Nielsen Eye Center.
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Schedule your appointment today at one of our four convenient offices situated on the South Shore. Serving the greater Boston area, our locations in Quincy, Weymouth, Norwell, and Norwood are here to provide exceptional eye care tailored to your needs.
Steven Nielsen, M.D.
Since 1991, Dr. Steven A. Nielsen has performed over 25,000 successful laser procedures, leveraging the latest advancements in eye surgery. Dr. Nielsen earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at the Doheny Eye Institute. He serves as the President of Nielsen Eye Center and the Medical Director of both the Cataract and Laser Center and the Quincy Laser Eye Center.
Helen Moreira, M.D.
As a partner and co-owner with Dr. Nielsen, Dr. Helen Moreira tailors solutions to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Moreira has successfully performed thousands of procedures, including LASIK, refractive cataract surgery, glaucoma treatments, and eyelid surgeries. She completed her Ophthalmology residency at Brown University, graduated from Mount Holyoke College, and earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Nitasha Khanna, M.D.
Dr. Khanna, a board-certified and fellowship-trained LASIK, cataract, and cornea surgeon at Nielsen Eye Center, specializes in advanced dry eye and external disease. Dr. Khanna graduated from the prestigious BA/MD program at Temple University and Lewis Katz School of Medicine. She completed her internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, her Ophthalmology residency at Brown University, and a Cornea and External Disease fellowship at the University of Maryland.
