Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. | Virginia Eye Consultants: June 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

LASIK and YOU

Dr. Steve Scoper, vice president of Virginia Eye Consultans, has an international reputation in his field as a specialist in all areas of refractive surgery, including LASIK surgery. LASIK is a procedure that uses lasers to reshape the cornea. During this procedure, Dr. Scoper will use a two-step process to correct your vision. In the first step a thin layer from the protective part of the cornea is lifted to create a flap, allowing access to the rest of the cornea. Then the laser is guided through this opening and used to sculpt the cornea into the proper shape. Once complete, the corneal flap is put back into place and seals on its own without the need for stitches. Dr. Scoper uses the latest All-Laser IntraLASIK technique eliminating the microkeratome blade for a much safer and more accurate blade free procedure.

To be a potential candidate for LASIK surgery, you need to be at least 18 years old and have had no changes in your vision for at least 1 year. Following LASIK surgery you should have noticeable improvement within the first 2 hours. Improvement will be the most dramatic the day following your surgery when you are able to return to your normal routines!

The LASIK procedure has gone through many advancements, evolving from the older methods of ALK and PRK. ALK used a hand-held instrument called a microkeratome to perform the procedure, and could only correct nearsightedness. Because this surgery was done completely by hand there was room for a larger margin of error. PRK, the precursor to LASIK, appeared in 1987. This procedure does not involve making a corneal flap but uses an excimer laser to work directly on the outer surface of the cornea. PRK can correct nearsightedness, astigmatism, and some farsightedness. LASIK combines the use of the corneal flap from ALK with the excimer laser used in PRK. These new laser technologies now make it possible to correct a more extensive range of refractive error, including the elimination of using the less predictable performance of mechanical microkeratome and surgical blades to create the corneal flap.

This procedure has become increasingly popular in recent years because of monumental technological advances and drastically reduced recovery times. More than 1 million LASIK surgeries are performed in the United States each year. This number will keep growing as evolving technologies continue to improve all aspects of LASIK surgery: availability, reliability, and affordability. Dr. Scoper and Virginia Eye Consultants use the most advanced laser technology available to perform completely blade-free LASIK procedures, with optimum predictability and efficiency.

Are you ready to take the next step towards your amazing vision with blade-free LASIK? Visit us at www.vec2020.com and register for your free consultation today!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Restore your clear vision with ReSTOR

Are you finding it harder to focus your eyes while reading or driving? Maybe your vision seems blurry or dim even though you just bought a new pair of glasses. You could write these off as signs of "old age", but they may be likely signs of cataracts. In fact, cataracts are the number one cause of poor vision in adults. A cataract is a clouding of the lens, which obstructs the light from passing through properly. The lens is responsible for focusing images that enter the eye, but the blockage of light causes these images to register as being dim, blurred, and can even effect the perception of color. The only way to properly identify cataracts is to be diagnosed during an eye exam, as cataracts cannot be seen from the outside.

Luckily cataract surgeries have a success rate of more than 95%! Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, has earned an international reputation as a specialist in every aspect of refractive surgery, including cataract surgery. Since the only way to treat cataracts is by replacing the lens, Dr. Scoper and the team of doctors at VEC have added the revolutionary ReSTOR IOL (intraocular lens) to their list of state-of-the-art cataract treatment options. ReSTOR is a fast and often painless surgery that involves replacing the natural lens with a permanent Intraocular Lens. The tapered shape of the ReSTOR lens allows for all-distance vision and often erases the need for glasses or corrective lenses. During the procedure the doctors will make a very small incision and insert an instrument to dissolve the lens that has become cloudy. After dissolving the old lens, the doctors will insert the new ReSTOR lens in its place. Because the incision in the eye is so small, stitches are not necessary and the eye heals itself.

This procedure has revolutionized the way cataract surgery is viewed and performed. The quick and virtually pain free process provides most patients with the ability to return to normal activities the day following their procedure! In fact, as many as 4 out of 5 patients have reported never having to wear glasses or corrective lenses again.

Are you ready to restore your clear vision with ReSTOR? Schedule your free consultation at www.vec2020.com and call us at (757) 622-2200!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. in Knoxville, Tennessee for Premium IOL Course

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Knoxville, Tennessee, to present a course to area optometrists for co-management of Premium IOLs on Saturday June 27th!

Co-Management of Premium IOLs

Training Opportunity for Co-Management of Multifocal and Toric IOLs

Saturday, June 27th

Breakfast / Registration 8:00am - 8:30am

Program 8:30am - Noon

Hosted at the Knoxville Marriott

Learn More and Register by CLICKING HERE

Dr. Scoper will be presenting a comprehensive course for optometrists, preparing them to manage all aspects of pre-operative and post-operative care for co-management of Premium IOL procedures. Optometrists who already have experience in co-managing patients for routine cataract surgery will be taken to the next level of expertise in providing state-of-the-art multifocal and astigmatic technology to their patients. Integrating care with an experienced Premium IOL surgeon, they will have confidence in recommending the Premium IOL technology to their patients with whom they have developed a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

A comprehensive notebook will be provided to course attendees with extensive handouts and forms giving a step-by-step guide to take back to their practices. Premium IOL patients will describe their experiences and be available to answer questions to reinforce the lectures and consolidate the learning experience.

This CE-approved three hour course will conclude with the presentation of a Certificate of Completion in the Co-Management of Premium IOLs signed by the Course Director.

A breakfast and registration period will begin at 8:00am and the program will commence starting at 8:30am until noon.

To learn more and register for this event with Dr. Scoper, CLICK HERE!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. in Indianapolis, Indiana for Premium IOL Course

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Indianapolis, Indiana, to present a course to area optometrists for co-management of Premium IOLs on Saturday June 20th!