Maloney Vision Institute

What is Wavefront-Guided LASIK?

Refractive error is a common eye disorder in which the eye is unable to clearly focus images. While contact lenses and prescription eyeglasses can help correct refractive errors, many individuals would prefer a permanent solution. Fortunately, Wavefront-guided LASIK surgery performed by a qualified eye surgeon can provide permanent results for many patients.

• What Wavefront-Guided LASIK Treats

The most common refractive errors are myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, occurs when light focuses in front of the retina. This makes distant objects appear blurry. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when light focuses behind the retina, causing nearby objects to appear blurred. Astigmatism is characterized by an irregularly shaped cornea that allows light to focus in several different areas along the retina. Wavefront-Guided LASIK can be used to treat each of these refractive errors.

• How Wavefront-Guided LASIK Works

Wavefront-guided, or CustomVue™, LASIK is an innovative laser vision correction method that utilizes three-dimensional WaveScan®-based digital technology to identify, measure, and correct eye imperfections 25 times more precisely than glasses or contact lenses. Wavefront-guided LASIK measures visual imperfections at 200 different points, allowing your surgeon to create a customized treatment plan for your individual needs.

• What Results are Possible with Wavefront-Guided LASIK

Wavefront-guided LASIK offers a number of advantages over traditional vision correction options. 98 percent of patients obtain 20/20 vision or better after undergoing Wavefront-Guided LASIK. In addition, many more CustomVue™ LASIK patients are satisfied with their night vision abilities when compared with patients who continue to wear contact lenses or glasses. This method not only provides a greater chance of achieving 20/20 vision but also reduces glare and minimizes the chances of losing contrast sensitivity and visual quality.

For more information on Wavefront-guided LASIK surgery, contact Maloney Vision Institute. We also offer Intralase™, PRK, LASEK surgery, and cataract surgery. Visit us online or call us today at (310) 889-0732 to get started. 

A Look at the Maloney Vision Institute

Dr. Robert Maloney of Maloney Vision Institute was named one of America’s top 10 vision-correction surgeons by Ophthalmology Times.

In this video, we take a closer look at the extraordinary work of LASIK surgeon Dr. Robert Maloney, M.D. Many of today’s famous celebrities have taken advantage of Dr. Robert Maloney’s services, including Cindy Crawford and Dennis Quaid. Check out this full video clip to learn why Maloney Vision Institute is your best option in Los Angeles for LASIK surgery and cataract treatments.

To set up a consultation or learn more about the various services available, contact Maloney Vision Institute today at (310) 889-0732.

Tools Used in the Diagnosis of Different Vision Problems

Whether you’re in for a routine checkup or undergoing a pre-surgery consultation, your ophthalmologist or eye surgeon will utilize a wide variety of tools during your eye exam to diagnose eye conditions and vision problems. Continue reading to learn about some of the tools that you may see during your exam.

• Phoropter: This instrument is used to measure refractive error and find the correct prescription levels. During the examination, the patient sits behind the instrument and looks at an eye chart while the eye doctor changes the lenses and asks the patient for feedback on the best vision settings.
• Autorefractor: The autorefractor is used to measure refractive error and determine prescriptions for contacts and eyeglasses. The machine measures how light changes as it enters the eye. Patients look into the machine to view an image, watching as it moves in and out of focus. This allows the machine to take readings of when the image registers along the retina.
• Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope: This device is worn on the doctor’s head so that he or she can examine the retina and other interior structures of the eye. The binocular indirect ophthalmoscope features a mirror that reflects light through a central hole.
• Tonometer: The tonometer is used to measure eye pressure and detect symptoms of glaucoma. Oftentimes, numbing eye drops are applied before the doctor uses the tonometer to flatten the cornea and measure intraocular pressure.
• Manual Keratometer: This device is used to measure the flatness or steepness of the corneal lens. Manual keratometers are most often used to diagnose and measure astigmatism. A keratometer may also be used to diagnose corneal scarring, corneal distortion, and keratonus.

If you are looking for high-quality vision correction in the Los Angeles area, look no further than Maloney Vision Institute. We offer LASIK surgery, cataract surgery, and implantable contact lenses and use advanced tools and techniques to provide the best treatment available. Call our office today at (310) 889-0732 to set up an appointment.

Different Cataract Treatment Options

A cataract is a condition characterized by a clouding of the lens within the eye and is often related to the natural aging process. According to the National Eye Institute, more than half of all Americans will have a cataract by age 80. Fortunately, individuals suffering from cataracts have a number of treatment options at their disposal.

Cataract Removal Options

Cataract removal is the first step in cataract treatment. This removal may be completed through several different surgery methods:

• Clear-corneal phacoemulsification is a painless procedure that eliminates the use of needles and is done under local anesthetic. During the procedure, a probe is inserted into the eye which emits ultrasound waves to soften the lens so that it can be removed through suction. This procedure is becoming more and more popular, as it is the least invasive method of lens extraction and replacement.
• Extracapsular cataract extraction is a procedure that involves the injection of an anesthetic behind the eyeball. The eye surgeon makes an incision which is between three-eighths of an inch and half an inch in length and removes the entire nucleus and suction the cortex.

Intraocular Lens Options

After cataract surgery, the surgeon may utilize an intraocular lens implant to replace the damaged lens:

• Multi-focal lenses are designed to provide patients with multifocal vision without glasses or contact lenses. The ReZoom Multifocal Intraocular Lens can treat cataracts and even improve a patient’s distance and close vision. Unlike other IOLs, multi-focal lenses are divided into five different zones, with each zone designed for a different focal distance.
• Accommodating lenses are another intraocular lens option. The Crystalens is the first and only accommodating intraocular lens to be approved by the FDA and uses the natural focusing ability of the eye to accurately focus through a continuous field of vision.

If you’re experiencing any symptoms of cataracts—including blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, and halos around light—it may be time to contact a cataract surgeon. For more information on your cataract surgery options, contact Maloney Vision Institute at (310) 889-0732.

Drew Carey Shares His Experience with LASIK and Dr. Maloney!

The next time you see Drew Carey sporting glasses, don’t be fooled. As the famous funnyman reveals in this video, he received LASIK eye surgery from Dr. Robert Maloney in 1999. Now, Carey can go scuba diving whenever he likes without having to doff his glasses. Still, Carey’s trademark frames are such an inextricable part of his image that he hasn’t been able to bring himself to relinquish them. For the host of “The Price is Right,” LASIK surgery proved to be a terrific bargain indeed.

Dr. Robert Maloney has been named one of the top 10 vision correction specialists in the United States. He has used his years of experience as a cataract surgeon to enhance the vision of thousands of patients. If you want to learn more about how LASIK can help you, call Maloney Vision Institute today at (310) 889-0732.