General Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists are graduate physicians who treat disorders such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as congenital and acquired eye disease of the young and old.  Dr. Loeffler is also an eye surgeon and can perform anything from routine eye exams to delicate surgery of the eye and related structures.

 

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Oculoplastic Surgery

Oculoplasty is a specialized field within ophthalmology that concerns itself with the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, the tear ducts, and the orbit, which is the bony cavity around the eye.  If you have droopy eyelids, eyelid tumors or excessive skin on either your upper or lower lids, trauma to your tear ducts or a fracture, thyroid disease or tumors around your orbit, you would be a candidate for oculoplastic surgery.

 

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Laser Skin Resurfacing

To you and the world, your appearance identifies your age.  You want the image in the mirror to reflect the way you feel about yourself.  Regardless of business or social events, how you look is an indication of how successful you will be.  Do you remember the days when your skin was soft, clear and youthful before sun, time and pollution took its toll.  You can't stop the aging process but you can turn back the hands of time by unveiling a new younger looking skin.  A new, yet simple, in-office laser procedure can soften visible lines of aging.

 

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Botox

Botox is a protein that weakens muscles that wrinkle the skin.  It is injected under the skin into areas surrounding the eyes, forehead and mouth to reduce "worry lines", "crow's feet" and "frown lines".  The procedure is quick and usually done in the minor surgery suite.

 

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Consultation and Eligibility for LASIK

Dr. Loeffler will perform a thorough eye examination as part of a LASIK consultation. You will also be shown video tapes about the procedure to help educate you about LASIK.  

Dr. Loeffler will explain the benefits and advantages of having laser vision correction, but he will also discuss some of the complications that might arise.  Your consultation will determine whether you are a good candidate for laser vision correction.  The following is a partial list of some of the requirements for LASIK: 

• Vision and refraction stable for 1 year

• Contact lenses (gas permeable) out for 4 weeks prior to LASIK

• Contact Lenses (soft) out for 1 week prior to LASIK

• Satisfactory eye examination

• Absence of keratoconus

• High myopes require corneal thickness measurements

To schedule an appointment for a LASIK consultation call:

  (954) 786-5353