CCRS FAQ
Since establishing CCRS in 2000, Dr. Paul C. Lee has dedicated himself to delivering customized eye care and vision correction at their finest. At CCRS, we feel that we can provide affordable, world-class eye care by eliminating inefficiencies and focusing on the essentials. To this end, Dr. Lee has invested in the most advanced technologies and people through continued education for all the staff.
The four distinguishing features of CCRS are:
1) Latest technology: VisuMax-WaveLight EX500 Bladeless Wavefront LASIK, Topo-guided Custom Ablation Treatment (T-CAT), Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE), Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), and cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange surgery, and Corneal Cross-linking are some of the examples of cutting-edge technologies utilized for custom vision correction.
2) Expertise: Dr. Paul C. Lee is a pioneer and a leader in custom vision correction as evidenced by his experience, awards, and recognition but most importantly by the outcome and patient testimonials.
3) Affordability: This stems from Dr. Paul C. Lee’s lifelong belief that the highest quality care should also be affordable and that the cost should not be the major factor in realizing one’s dream of a perfect vision.
4) Caring Staff: CCRS staff is dedicated and takes pride in offering the very best in eye care. They are compassionate and will go above and beyond to give our patientsthe best experience.
Dr. Paul C. Lee is recognized as the top ICL surgeon in the United States and has the distinction of being the first US surgeon to be certified in SMILE. He has dedicated more than 20 years to provide the very best in eye care. Most of Dr. Lee’s patients experience 20/20 vision or better and enjoy excellent vision free from glasses or contact lenses.
Furthermore, he has the highest patient satisfaction rate and has been consistently voted as a “five-star rated” doctor. The patients find him very informative, comfortable and reassuring in navigating through the complexity of the modern-day vision correction process.
This form of vision correction surgery is now possible due to advancements in diagnostic devices, surgical equipment, and lens technology. Dr. Paul C. Lee applies the same level of meticulousness, precision, and accuracy employed in refractive surgery for an optimal result.
Today’s cataract surgery is not just for senior citizens but for all people who are young at heart and want to lead an active lifestyle.
Be sure to ask Dr. Paul C. Lee about the newest technology in cataract surgery.
RLE is a form of vision correction surgery for older patients who have developed near vision difficulty due to aging. In addition, the patients may also need glasses to see far. These patients are dependent on reading or progressive glasses to function. During the RLE surgery, the aging natural lens is replaced with a “smart” lens which will correct vision at both far and near. Furthermore, with the replacement of the aging lens, patients will not develop cataract later.
This amazing procedure which restores youthful vision is often described as nothing short of a miracle. Finally, as a permanent vision correction, RLE just may be the last eye surgery you will need in your lifetime.
Using a diagnostic device called VARIO Topolyzer, 22,000 reference points are gathered from the cornea and analyzed for detection of subtle abnormalities called high-order aberrations (HOAs). This information is transferred to Wavelight EX500 excimer laser for a customized laser vision correction unique and precise for each eye.
In the FDA study, T-CAT results have far exceeded other LASIK procedures with the highest rate of better than 20/20 vision, the highest rate of patients seeing better than with their glasses or contact lenses, and the highest rate of patient satisfaction.
In SMILE, a refractive lenticule (a sliver of corneal tissue) is created in the middle part of the cornea with a VisuMax femtosecond laser. The amount and the type of correction (i.e., nearsightedness and astigmatism) are determined by the thickness and the shape of the lenticule.This lenticule is then extracted through a tiny (4mm) peripheral incision.
SMILE offers several advantages over conventional LASIK, particularly in terms of safety profile. First, there are no flap-related complications, such as displacement or wrinkling of the flap. Thus immediately after the surgery, patients can touch their eyes and put on eye makeup. Also, the patients are not subjected to strict post-op care as required with other eye surgeries. Second, as the front part of the cornea provides significant structural support, leaving it uncut allows the cornea to better retain its strength. This is especially beneficial for patients with a thin cornea
The advances in vision correction technology have made a customized surgery for each eye a reality. At CCRS, we are dedicated to bringing out the very best vision in all of our patients. As every eye is different, we select the safest and most ideal procedure for each patient.
LASIK for everyone is now the concept of the past. Currently, we have procedures that are more applicable for people with high correction, thin cornea, dry eyes, those at risk for glare and halos, and those with a higher risk of regression. We also take into consideration the patient’s age and long-term vision needs.
At CCRS, patients will undergo a thorough examination followed by individualized consultation to select the best procedure. We no longer accept “good enough.” as the standard in custom vision surgery.
As most light focusing occurs at the cornea, surgeries that alter its shape, such as LASIK, SMILE, and PRK, tend to cause more glare and halos. Non-corneal surgery such as ICL leaves the eye in its natural state and is associated with less glare and halos.
In the past, pupil size was thought to correlate with the severity of glare and halos. However, it has been shown that this phenomenon is observed mostly with very large pupils (greater than 9 mm). There appears to be no direct correlation between pupil size and degree of glare and halos for average size pupils.
Come and see what is possible at CCRS.
The eye has a self-monitoring and self-regulating mechanism to keep itself lubricated. Following LASIK, this mechanism is disrupted, causing dry eyes. About one to two months following surgery, proper functioning is restored, and tear production returns to baseline. However, in some patients, especially with a preexisting dry eye condition, the post-operative recovery can be delayed or incomplete. However, this condition very rarely affects the health of the eye and can be managed effectively with various treatments.
LASIK (also SMILE) is a very gentle procedure in which eye drops are used to numb the eye. During VisuMax Bladeless LASIK or SMILE, minimal pressure is applied to the eye. The laser’s curved interface resemblesthe cornea’s curvature, and the process is similar to putting in a contact lens.
Furthermore, with Wavelight EX500 being the fastest excimer laser, the entire procedure is completed in less than 10 minutes. While some patients may experience tearing and some burning sensation following surgery, we, at CCRS, provide drops to reduce this post-operative discomfort.
