COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE
 Dr. Ellant and his staff provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. Our services include not only laser vision correction and small-incision cataract surgery but also treatments for a range of conditions such as glaucoma, the diabetic eye, dry eye and macular degeneration.
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining your eyes' health by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options.
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REFRACTIVE SURGERY
Many people who are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses seek the help of Dr. Ellant. Refractive surgery improves vision by correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), presbyopia (loss of near vision secondary to age), and astigmatism. A high percentage of patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after their procedure.
Common refractive procedures include LASIK, PRK, LASEK, refractive lensectomy (clear lens replacement or CLR), INTACS, CK and AK.
LASIK stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis. During the procedure, a thin flap is created on the cornea using a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser. This flap is then lifted, and an excimer laser reshapes corneal tissue to alter the way light enters the eye. The flap is then replaced. The entire procedure takes only 10-15 minutes for both eyes. Recovery time is also short, and improvement in vision can be seen within a day. Vision often continues to improve and stabilize for a few weeks.
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EXCIMER LASER (LASEK)
LASEK, or Laser Assisted Subepithelial Keratomileusis, is a modification of the LASIK procedure. The eye is treated with a special medicine that loosens the surface of the cornea creating a temporary flap. The flap is then lifted so the central cornea may be exposed and treated with an excimer laser. After treatment the flap is replaced and allowed to heal. As the body heals, the eye regenerates the epithelial cells, forming a new smooth surface. This results in a procedure that is very safe and that provides excellent vision.
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The VISX STAR
The VISX STAR platform's heritage of dependability and performance is well known. The STAR S4 from VISX has taken that reputation to an even higher level. Our latest excimer laser system represents the most advanced laser technology platform available today. Integrating data collected by the WaveScan WaveFront System, the STAR S4 utilizes these exclusive VISX technologies to deliver precision custom ablations:
- Iris Registration (IR): The first FDA-approved, fully automated, non-contact method of alignment of the correct CustomVue treatment to the corneal site
- Variable Spot Scanning (VSS): Variable beam sizes from as small as 0.65 mm up to 6.5 mm scanned over the treatment area, conserving tissue and optimizing treatment times
- Variable Repetition Rate (VRR): VRR delivers treatment at varying repetition rates, optimizing treatment time
- ActiveTrak 3-D Active Eye Tracking: Captures all 3 dimensions of intra-operative eye movements-no dilation required
- ActiveTrak Automatic Centering: Locates, and then automatically sets the treatment center to the center of the pupil.
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GLAUCOMA
 Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. It occurs when the pressure inside the eye rises, damaging the optic nerve and causing vision loss. The condition often develops over many years without causing pain or other noticeable symptoms - so you may not experience vision loss until the disease has progressed.
Sometimes symptoms do occur. They may include:
- Blurred vision
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Halo effects around lights
- Painful or red eyes
People at high risk include those who are over the age of 40, diabetic, near-sighted, Hispanic, African-American, or those with a family history of glaucoma.
To detect glaucoma, Dr. Ellant will test your visual acuity as well as the pressure in your eye. Regular eye exams help to monitor the changes in your eyesight and to determine whether you may develop glaucoma.
Dr. Ellant has the most advanced state-of-the-art technology for glaucoma detection including high definition digital analysis of the optic nerve, computerized visual fields, and ultrasonic measurements of the cornea. These technologies help Dr. Ellant to detect glaucoma earlier, and to treat patients earlier, often before there is any loss of vision.
Early detection is very important in treating all diseases, this is especially true in glaucoma. Stopping any additional loss of vision is the goal of glaucoma therapy. In most patients, glaucoma can be controlled with eye drops or laser therapy. Patients with more severe glaucoma may occasionally require surgery.
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CORNEAL TRANSPLANT
 The cornea is the clear covering of the front of the eye which bends, or refracts, light rays as they enter the eye. For clear vision to occur, the cornea must have the correct shape and clarity to focus incoming light rays precisely on the retina at the back of the eye. When the cornea becomes cloudy or misshapen from injury, infection or disease, transplantation may be recommended to replace it.
Corneal transplants are usually performed with local anesthesia so there is no pain. During the procedure, the cornea is replaced with one from a human donor. The new cornea carries little risk of rejection and can last for many years.
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DRY EYE
 Many patients with dry eye actually have tearing as their primary symptom. Because of this, we are beginning to call this condition dysfunctional tear syndrome. Some patients do not produce enough tears, other patients make enough tears, but these tears are abnormal and do not properly moisturize the eye. Dry eye occurs when the eyes aren't sufficiently moisturized, leading to burning, itching, redness, and pain.
People usually begin experiencing dry eye symptoms as they age, but the condition can also result from certain medications, conditions or injuries.
Non-surgical treatments for dry eye include use of artificial tears or moisturizing ointment, increasing humidity at home or work, and blinking exercises. A number of prescription eye drops can also be used in patients with more advanced dry eye to increase tear production and reduce inflammation. Dr. Ellant also performs a simple, fast, and painless in office procedure where he places punctal plugs in the tear duct to reduce the outflow of tears which causes the tears to bathe the eye longer.
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