Dr. Herman Sloane has years of experience helping patients seeking LASIK in Chicago. His dedication to providing exemplary patient care in a safe, comfortable environment has
resulted in many of his new patients being
referrals. To learn more about LASIK,
please read the information below.
The excimer laser is the device that physically corrects your prescription during surgery. Because laser vision correction is based on the microscopic removal of corneal tissue at the molecular
level, it is impossible to achieve this type of accuracy manually. No other device has provided patients the opportunity to reduce or eliminate their dependency on glasses and contacts. Although many people perceive all laser technology to be the same, there are vast differences from one laser to another. One question that should be raised prior to your surgery: Is this technology the latest in laser vision correction?
The Allegretto WaveT stands as one of the most innovative and revolutionary laser platforms available today. It utilizes a technology the WaveLight® company helped establish called WavefrontT. The development of this technology allowed a virtual map of the cornea to be created and used to guide the laser in performing customized vision correction. WavefrontT mapping improved upon the quality of vision that could be achieved because it enabled surgeons to identify and treat unique corneal irregularities that would have been impossible to detect with previous methods. This accomplishment spurred ophthalmologists to begin contemplating taking vision beyond the conventional bounds of 20/20.
In addition to being a highly sought after LASIK surgeon, Dr. Herman Sloane also offers Z-Lasik, Crystalens to correct presbyopia and Custom LASIK.
LASIK, the most popular form of laser vision correction, has been perfected in millions of life changing procedures over the past 20 years. Now, with Z-LASIKT, a technologically advanced, blade free, all-laser LASIK, we can offer our patients an unprecedented level of safety, precision, and comfort.
Z-LASIKT is a LASIK procedure performed with the Ziemer FEMTO LDV Femtosecond Surgical Laser in conjunction with an advanced excimer laser system. With the combined use of a state-of-the-art excimer laser system and advanced diagnostic equipment, Z-LASIKT provides the best currently available treatment option for superior vision correction.
The Blade-Free Z-LASIK Experience combines two exciting technological advances that offer patients the possibility of achieving better than 20/20 vision. These technological advances are: the Ziemer FEMTO LDVT Femtosecond Laser for creating the flap, and an advanced excimer laser system for a personalized laser vision correction procedure.
- First, advanced diagnostic testing.
- Second, creating an excellent flap.
- Third, an advanced excimer laser system reshapes the inner tissue of the cornea in a manner of seconds.
Dr. Herman Sloane has years of experience helping patients seeking LASIK in Chicago. His dedication to providing exemplary patient care in a safe, comfortable environment has resulted in many of his new patients being referrals. To learn more about LASIK, please read the information below.
The excimer laser is the device that physically corrects your prescription during surgery. Because laser vision correction is based on the microscopic removal of corneal tissue at the molecular level, it is impossible to achieve this type of accuracy manually. No other device has provided patients the opportunity to reduce or eliminate their dependency on glasses and contacts. Although many people perceive all laser technology to be the same, there are vast differences from one laser to another. One question that should be raised prior to your surgery: Is this technology the latest in laser vision correction?
The Allegretto Wave™ stands as one of the most innovative and revolutionary laser platforms available today. It utilizes a technology the WaveLight® company helped establish called WavefrontT. The development of this technology allowed a virtual map of the cornea to be created and used to guide the laser in performing customized vision correction. WavefrontT mapping improved upon the quality of vision that could be achieved because it enabled surgeons to identify and treat unique corneal irregularities that would have been impossible to detect with previous methods. This accomplishment spurred ophthalmologists to begin contemplating taking vision beyond the conventional bounds of 20/20.
In addition to being a highly sought after LASIK surgeon, Dr. Herman Sloane also offers Z-Lasik, Crystalens to correct presbyopia and Custom LASIK.
Chicago Custom LASIK - Astigmatism - Dr. Herman Sloane
Astigmatism is one of the most difficult aspects of eye conditions to understand. Surprisingly, though, it isn't as complicated as it may seem.
Imagine that the cornea (the clear window in the front of your eye) is shaped like half of a baseball. We would say that eye had zero corneal astigmatism. But in truth, the majorities of people have some irregularity to the shape of their cornea and, as a result, have some amount of astigmatism.
Next, imagine an eye that was slightly elliptical in shape - like a football. It only takes a slight irregularity in the shape of one's eye to cause astigmatism. So, for most people, their eye is almost like that round ball, but just slightly off at the edges giving it the appearance of a football.
In the earlier days of laser development, astigmatism was difficult to treat. Today, at the Sloane Vision Center, there are cutting-edge tools and techniques available to treat astigmatism with extremely high degrees of accuracy.
Whether your astigmatism is a minimal and coupled with your near or far sightedness, or you have an astigmatism that's decreasing your vision - the approach that's right for you is available at our center.
Here's how it works:With the latest technological advances, the standard LASIK eye procedure can now be tailored to each individual patient. Dr. Sloane is proud to offer Custom LASIK Chicago patients this wave front-guided form of LASIK, because it is driven by wave front analysis of the optical system. Like our fingerprints, each of our eyes is different and has its own unique shape and optical characteristics. As light passes through different structures in the eye, different optical errors are created that can interfere with sharp vision. There are two main types of optical errors, lower-order errors and higher-order errors.
Lower order errors are astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness, which are usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The error is measured by the quantity of lens power needed to achieve best-corrected vision. Higher order errors are caused by irregularities or imperfections in the optical structures of the eye, also affecting the quality of vision. These higher order errors are associated with subtle visual problems such as poor night vision, decreased contrast sensitivity, halo effects around lights, and other visual disturbances
New technology called wave front analysis can measure these higher and lower order errors and plot them onto a map, which can then be programmed on the excimer laser. This wave front map is unique for each individual eye. In this way wavefront-guided LASIK eye surgery goes beyond treatment of the lower order errors addressed in conventional LASIK. Wave front-guided LASIK is a customized laser treatment based on an individual's wave front map, thus the name Custom LASIK.
Clinical trials in patients treated with Standard LASIK in one eye and Custom LASIK in the other eye showed that, even with 20/20 vision in both eyes, patients reported better clarity in the Wave front guided eye. It is currently believed that patients have a greater chance of achieving 20/20 vision or better with Custom LASIK. They also have a reduced chance of having night vision problems.
Sloane Vision Center is dedicated to provided personalized and high-quality eye care. To find out if wave front-guided Custom LASIK is the procedure for you, schedule your FREE consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
Dr. Sloane's well-established reputation as a surgeon providing LASIK in Chicago is due to his exceptional patient care and dedication to rewarding vision correction. He is proud to offer his area patients a variety of technologies, including Z-Lasik for bladeless LASIK and Crystalens to treat presbyopia.
By Wave Light, Excimer Laser Technology
As one of the leading surgeons offering LASIK in Chicago, Dr. Herman Sloane is committed to using the latest technology. He is proud to offer his patients refractive surgery vision correction with the Allegretto Wave excimer laser platform.
The excimer laser is the device that physically corrects your prescription during surgery. Because laser vision correction is based on the microscopic removal of corneal tissue at the molecular level, it is impossible to achieve this type of accuracy manually. No other device has provided patients the opportunity to reduce or eliminate their dependency on glasses and contacts. Although many people perceive all laser technology to be the same, there are vast differences from one laser to another. One question that should be raised prior to your surgery: Is this technology the latest in laser vision correction?
The Allegretto Wave® stands as one of the most innovative and revolutionary laser platforms available today. It utilizes a technology the WaveLight® company helped establish called Wavefront Technology mapping. The development of this technology allowed a virtual map of the cornea to be created and used to guide the laser in performing customized vision correction. Wavefront Technology mapping improved upon the quality of vision that could be achieved because it enabled surgeons to identify and treat unique corneal irregularities that would have been impossible to detect with previous methods. This accomplishment spurred ophthalmologists to begin contemplating taking vision beyond the conventional bounds of 20/20.
Dr. Sloane's experience in helping Chicago Custom LASIK, Z-Lasik and Crystalens patients with their vision correction needs has led to many of his new patients being referrals from past satisfied customers.
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) - Chicago
Dr. Herman Sloane has considerable experience helping Chicago conductive keratoplasty (CK) patients with their vision needs. Conductive keratoplasty is a procedure to improve your close work without the need for reading glasses. Here's how:
CK, or Conductive Keratoplasty, is a new surgical procedure which can modify the corneal tissue in order to alter the curvature of the cornea. This causes light rays from close-up objects to focus more accurately on the retina, thus compensating for presbyopia (farsightedness).
The nature of the corneal re-shaping that is achieved by CK creates an optical correction called "blended vision", meaning that the two eyes working together can achieve a blend of good distance vision and good near vision, at the same time, without the use of glasses.
A topical anesthetic is applied to the eye, then the doctor marks the intended treatment spots in a ring pattern on the cornea. Then, using a pen-shaped instrument, each spot is treated using a precisely controlled form of electrical energy. This energy causes a slight shrinkage of tissue inside the cornea, which in turn alters the curvature of the corneal surface.
During the procedure, slight pressure may be felt, however, it is not painful. It takes less than one second to treat each spot on the cornea, and the entire procedure takes about ten minutes.
Find out if you are a candidate for the Conductive Keratoplasty procedure by scheduling your FREE consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
As a LASIK surgeon in Chicago, Dr. Herman Sloane has dedicated his career to helping area patients with their vision correction needs. He also offers Custom LASIK, Crystalens and Z-Lasik at his Oak Brook facility.
Crystalens™ Presbyopia Treatment - Chicago
Many patients who are interested in LASIK require correction for both distance and near vision. LASIK can satisfy the needs of many of these patients, but patients with specific occupations and hobbies find they need better near and intermediate vision than they can achieve with LASIK.
As a result, Dr. Sloane is proud to offer Chicago Crystalens patients this exciting alternative to LASIK.
Here's a look at how it works:After a certain age (usually mid-40s) patients who previously only required glasses or contact lenses for distance, begin to experience difficulty with near vision. This is part of the normal aging process. As we age, our crystalline lens loses the ability to change focus from near, intermediate, and distance. This is called Presbyopia.
The Crystalens procedure is an alternative to bifocal, trifocal, and multifocal glasses or contact lenses. After the Crystalens surgical vision correction procedure, patients can focus seamlessly near, far, and in between the way the eye's natural lens does when we are young.
Dr. Sloane can correct distance vision and also restore near and intermediate vision to the way nature intended, reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses. This is the most complete answer for Presbyopia.
When treating a patient receiving Crystalens in Chicago, Dr. Sloane replaces the human crystalline lens with an intraocular lens implant. This surgery is similar to standard cataract surgery, (cataracts are part of the natural aging process and generally require surgical removal after age 65.) The Crystalens procedure can be performed on patients who do not yet have cataracts, but desire clear, seamless vision at all distances. After the Crystalens procedure, patients will not require cataract surgery later in life.
Dr. Sloane has achieved excellent results using with the Crystalens surgical vision correction procedure. Lifestyle enhancements include everything from reading to night driving, and even checking price tags without reading glasses. These are just some of the improvements our patients mention while describing the freedom surgical vision correction has provided them.
Find out if you are a candidate for the Crystalens procedure by scheduling your FREE consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
In addition to providing modern treatment for presbyopia, Dr. Herman Sloane is also an experienced Chicago laser eye surgery specialist who offers Z-Lasik and performs Custom LASIK in Chicago. Crystalens can also be used to help cataracts patients regain both near and distance vision after cataract surgery.
Chicago Epi-LASIK - Dr. Sloane
Epi-LASIK is one of the newest laser vision correction procedures on the market today. With its combination of high safety measures and sophisticated procedure, it is quickly becoming the laser treatment in demand.
With Epi-LASIK, a specially designed instrument gently separates the epithelium from the underlying corneal layer and creates a thin corneal epithelium. The epithelium is not cut and no alcohol is applied to its surface.
After the epithelial layer is removed, the Excimer Laser is then applied to reshape the cornea and correct your vision. Once the Excimer Laser procedure is complete, the epithelial flap returns to its natural position.
Epi-LASIK is especially suitable for patients with thin corneas who might not otherwise be candidates for traditional LASIK in Chicago.
The major advantage of Epi-LASIK is that it avoids complications associated with creating a conventional LASIK flap, such as an incomplete flap, an irregular flap, or abrasions. Epi-LASIK also has a gentler healing process than artificial flaps. Typically, Epi-LASIK flaps fit more naturally in the patient's eye and could heal in just three days compared to a week or more with PRK. While the visual recovery for Epi-LASIK is slower than that typically observed with traditional LASIK. For many the additional safety of the Epi-LASIK procedure outweighs the somewhat slower visual recovery.
If you are considering vision correction, contact us for a free Epi-LASIK consultation. Dr. Sloane will examine your vision, discuss your goals, and explain to you the various procedures you may choose from, and help you decide which laser eye surgery procedure will work best for you.
Dr. Sloane is committed to staying abreast of the latest vision correction technologies and techniques. He offers a variety of treatments, including Custom LASIK, Crystalens, and Z-Lasik in Chicago.
LASEK Chicago - Dr. Sloane
Epi-LASIK is one of the newest laser vision correction procedures on the market today. With its combination of high safety measures and sophisticated procedure, it is quickly becoming the laser treatment in demand.
With Epi-LASIK, a specially designed instrument gently separates the epithelium from the underlying corneal layer and creates a thin corneal epithelium. The epithelium is not cut and no alcohol is applied to its surface.
After the epithelial layer is removed, the Excimer Laser is then applied to reshape the cornea and correct your vision. Once the Excimer Laser procedure is complete, the epithelial flap returns to its natural position.
Epi-LASIK is especially suitable for patients with thin corneas who might not otherwise be candidates for ordinary LASIK. The major advantage of Epi-LASIK is that it avoids complications associated with creating a conventional LASIK flap, such as an incomplete flap, an irregular flap, or abrasions. Epi-LASIK also has a gentler healing process than artificial flaps. Typically, Epi-LASIK flaps fit more naturally in the patient's eye and could heal in just three days compared to a week or more with PRK. While the visual recovery for Epi-LASIK is slower than that typically observed with traditional LASIK.
For many the additional safety of the Epi-LASIK procedure outweighs the somewhat slower visual recovery. If you are considering vision correction, contact us for a free Epi-LASIK consultation. Dr. Sloane will examine your vision, discuss your goals, and explain to you the various procedures you may choose from, and help you decide which laser eye surgery procedure will work best for you.
In addition to treating LASIK Chicago and LASEK patients, Dr. Sloane also performs,Z-Lasik, Crystalens and Chicago Custom LASIK procedures.
Chicago IntraLASIK - A blade-free LASIK experience
At Sloane Vision Center, they know the decision to have LASIK surgery is a big one, so they take great care to determine what's best for you. That's why they offer LASIK Chicago patients this blade-free method.
With the IntraLase method, pulses of laser light create your corneal flap, which is then lifted so the next step of LASIK-the re-shaping of your cornea-can be performed. When your LASIK treatment is over, the flap is securely repositioned into place. This blade-free computer-guided technology is 100% more accurate than most of the mechanical microkeratomes (hand-held devices with a thin metal blade) that surgeons may also use to create a corneal flap.
Dr. Sloane was the first ophthalmologist in the Midwest to use the IntraLase FS Femtosecond laser, and Sloane Vision Center has since been recognized as a Center of Excellence by Intralase Corp., the company behind this revolutionary technology.
Since 2002, Dr. Sloane has used the uniquely safe, and uniquely precise, IntraLase technology for every LASIK laser vision correction procedure at no additional cost to the patient. While other centers have recently adopted this technology, it's only offered at an additional charge to the patient.
Request your FREE consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
y offering Chicago IntraLASIK patients this leading-edge treatment, he is able to provide more rewarding results. He is also proud to help Z-Lasik, Custom LASIK and Chicago Crystalens patients achieve remarkable vision correction results.
Visian ICL Chicago - Dr. Herman Sloane
In addition to being a highly regarded LASIK Chicago surgeon, Dr. Herman Sloane also offers a variety of other vision correction treatments. He is proud to offer the Visian ICL to help patients who might not be candidates for LASIK achieve rewarding vision correction.
Visian, a new type of vision correction surgery, is now available for people who are moderate to severely nearsighted. The difference with Visian is that the correction is accomplished with a lens, much like a regular contact lens that goes inside the eye rather than outside the eye. The Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is made of collagen polymer, a natural material with little chance of allergic response.
It is placed between the colored iris and the human lens in a short outpatient procedure. Unlike alternative lens implants available for nearsightedness, the Visian ICL doesn't require attachment to the delicate iris, and no sutures are needed.
While Visian is a newer technology in the U.S., it has been used for many years in Europe and the rest of the world. Numerous patients have benefited from this powerful technology.
If you have been told you are too nearsighted, or that your cornea is not suitable for a LASIK or PRK vision correction procedures, then the Visian ICL may be right for you.
Sloane Vision Center is dedicated to provided personalized and high-quality eye care. To find out if the Visian ICL procedure is for you, schedule your FREE consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
The Visian ICL is just one of the many vision correction options offered by Dr. Herman Sloane. He also offers Z-Lasik, Crystalens and Custom LASIK in Chicago. Dr. Sloane is also a highly skilled Chicago cataract surgery specialist who provides the most advanced technology lenses to restore vision for his cataract patients.
ReSTOR Apodized Diffractive Lens (IOL) - Chicago
Introducing a breakthrough in vision surgery. Now there's a revolutionary new way to potentially leave your glasses behind - introducing the ReSTOR intraocular lens (IOL), a breakthrough in vision surgery. ReSTOR has been uniquely designed to improve vision at all distances - up close, far away and everything in-between - giving cataract patients their best chance ever to live free of glasses.
Finally, the opportunity for freedom from reading glasses and bifocals.Until recently, life without reading glasses or bifocals was not an option for most cataract patients. You now have an option. The ReSTOR is a unique technological innovation that can provide you with quality vision throughout the entire visual spectrum - near through distance - with increased independence from reading glasses or bifocals!
How does the ReSTOR work?As we perform daily activities such as reading, watching television or working at the computer, our eyes are constantly focusing on objects at varying distances - up close, far away and everything in-between. The ability to quickly change focus throughout this range of vision is called accomodations. Unfortunately, this ability diminishes as we grow older1, causing us to become dependent on bifocals or reading glasses. However, the ReSTOR IOL was designed to provide quality near to distance vision by combining the strengths of apodized diffractive and refractive technologies. Similar technology has been used for years in microscopes and telescopes to improve image quality, and has now been patented for use in intraocular lenses by Alcon.
Apodized DiffractiveApodization is the gradual tapering of the diffractive steps from the center to the outside edge of a lens to create a smooth transition of light between the distance, intermediate and near focal points. Diffraction involves the bending or spreading of light to multiple focal points as it passes through the lens. On the ReSTOR, the center of the lens surface consists of an apodized diffractive optic. This means that the series of tiny steps in that center area work together to focus light for near through distance vision.
RefractiveRefraction involves the redirection of light passing through the lens, to focus on the retina. The refractive region of the ReSTOR IOL bends light as it passes through the lens to a focal point on the retina. This outer ring of the ReSTOR surrounds the apodized diffractive region and is dedicated to focusing light for distance vision.
Find out if you are a candidate for the ReSTOR procedure by scheduling your FREE consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
In addition to providing modern treatment for cataract surgerypatients, Dr. Herman Sloane is also an experience Chicago laser eye surgery specialist who offers Z-Lasik and performs Custom LASIK in Chicago.
ReZoom Multifocal Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL) - Chicago
The ReZoom lens is a multifocal Intra Ocular Lens (IOL). ReZoom has multiple focal points so you can see well at a variety of distances. The ReZoom Mutlifocal lens is a clear, foldable implant made of high refractive index acrylic material. The entire procedure is performed through a micro-incision that does not require sutures.
During the procedure, the natural lens is removed and the ReZoom Multifocal lens replaces it. Vision is restored immediately in most cases; however, vision usually continues to improve in the weeks following the procedure.
A ReZoom patient can usually see clearly at distance, intermediate (computer or sheet music distance), and read in good light. For fine print, some patients will require reading glasses, some will not. Either way, ReZoom patients are among the happiest Sloane Vision Center treats. Often these patients have not seen without glasses for many years, if at all in their adult life.
For additional information, or to book your FREE consultation to see if you're a candidate for the ReZoom lens schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
Dr. Sloane offers the ReZoom IOL primarily for patients who visit his state-of-the-art cataract surgery Chicago offices. In addition to cataract surgery, he also offers treatment for Chicago LASIK, Z-Lasik, Crystalens and Custom LASIK patients.
Crystalens™ Presbyopia Treatment - Chicago
Many patients who are interested in LASIK require correction for both distance and near vision. LASIK can satisfy the needs of many of these patients, but patients with specific occupations and hobbies find they need better near and intermediate vision than they can achieve with LASIK.
As a result, Dr. Sloane is proud to offer Chicago Crystalens patients this exciting alternative to LASIK.
Here's a look at how it works:After a certain age (usually mid-40s) patients who previously only required glasses or contact lenses for distance, begin to experience difficulty with near vision. This is part of the normal aging process. As we age, our crystalline lens loses the ability to change focus from near, intermediate, and distance. This is called Presbyopia.
The Crystalens procedure is an alternative to bifocal, trifocal, and multifocal glasses or contact lenses. After the Crystalens surgical vision correction procedure, patients can focus seamlessly near, far, and in between the way the eye's natural lens does when we are young.
Dr. Sloane can correct distance vision and also restore near and intermediate vision to the way nature intended, reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses. This is the most complete answer for Presbyopia.
When treating a patient receiving Crystalens in Chicago, Dr. Sloane replaces the human crystalline lens with an intraocular lens implant. This surgery is similar to standard cataract surgery, (cataracts are part of the natural aging process and generally require surgical removal after age 65.) The Crystalens procedure can be performed on patients who do not yet have cataracts, but desire clear, seamless vision at all distances. After the Crystalens procedure, patients will not require cataract surgery later in life.
Dr. Sloane has achieved excellent results using with the Crystalens surgical vision correction procedure. Lifestyle enhancements include everything from reading to night driving, and even checking price tags without reading glasses. These are just some of the improvements our patients mention while describing the freedom surgical vision correction has provided them.
Find out if you are a candidate for the Crystalens procedure by scheduling your FREE consultation with Dr. Sloane today.
In addition to providing modern treatment for presbyopia, Dr. Herman Sloane is also an experienced Chicago laser eye surgery specialist who offers Z-Lasik and performs Custom LASIK in Chicago. Crystalens can also be used to help cataracts patients regain both near and distance vision after cataract surgery.
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During your free consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss the cost of your procedure and go over a variety of financing and payment options to find the solution that works best for your budget. Next, imagine an eye that was slightly elliptical in shape - like a football. It only takes a slight irregularity in the shape of one's eye to cause astigmatism. So, for most people, their eye is almost like that round In the earlier days of laser.
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