Dr Parikh is a premiere San Diego LASIK surgeon, cornea specialist, and general ophthalmologist.

His range of treatment covers the following list of services.

Services in San Diego:
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Geriatric Ophthalmology
Corneal Transplantation
Cataract and Lens Implants
Medical and Surgical management of Glaucoma
GDX Scanning laser for Glaucoma Diagnosis
Routine and Emergency Eye Examinations
Diabetes Screening
Lasik Surgery
Custom LASIK/Refractive Treatments and Wave Front Technology
BOTOX Treatment

Specialized Services
Eye Trauma Evaluations
Medical and Surgical repair

Improving Best Corrected Vision
Glasses and contacts
contact lens fitting

Improving Best Uncorrected Vision
Myopic Lasik
Hyperopic Lasik
Myopic Lasek
Hyperopic Lasek
Myopic PRK
Hyperopic PRK
Astigmatic Keratotomy
Phakic Lens Implantation
Intacs

LASIK

		LASIK Laser Vision Correction, including LASIK San Diego, is a surgical treatment for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia that reshapes the cornea to improve visual focus. First, a microkeratome (a precise surgical instrument) is used to create a flap of corneal tissue which is folded back.
		An excimer laser is then used to remove microscopic layers of tissue to reshape the underlying cornea to an improved curvature.
		Once the laser treatment is completed, the flap is returned to its original position on the front surface (cornea) of the eye. Your dependence on glasses or contacts can be decreased or eliminated as a result of this procedure.

LASIK, or Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (meaning to shape the cornea of the eye using a laser), is one of the most exciting and advanced laser procedures for correcting nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic vision. This brief outpatient visit is performed by an ophthalmologist using anesthetic eye drops that completely numb the eye, eliminating the use of needles, and is pain-free. While the patient is comfortably reclining, the surgeon creates a micro-thin protective flap, the approximate thickness of 3 human hairs. This is accomplished by using an extremely precise microsurgical instrument called a microkeratome. The microkeratome has delicate gears that run within tracks on a suction ring which gently glides across the cornea. As soon as the protective flap has been created, the surgeon uses state-of-the-art laser technology to gently sculpt the central cornea for the intended purpose of reducing or eliminating the need for corrective lenses. The protective flap is then replaced and heals instantly without the need for any stitches.

LASIK surgery in San Diego with Dr Parikh takes about 15-20 minutes. Most patients experience immediate visual recovery with little or no discomfort. During this rapid recovery period, a patient may experience a few hours of mild irritation which, in most cases, can be alleviated with eye drops. A patient's vision should be fully restored within 1-4 days without the need for any corrective lenses; however, most patients return to regular daily activity within 24 hours.

PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy)

The surgeon first removes the surface cells of the cornea. The laser is then used to sculpt the underlying tissue. The surface cells regenerate over the course of 48-72 hours under a contact bandage lens. To use the analogy of the cornea as a 400-page book with a fifty-page thick cover on either side, the cover is discarded and the first pages of the book are removed. The cover then grows back after the procedure.

There is no discomfort at all during this procedure. Following the procedure, expect a gritty sensation with some mild to moderate discomfort in the first few days, which will improve with time. Not all patients experience significant discomfort since topical analgesics (advil-like drops) and a contact lens are used as a bandage for the first few days as the surface layer fills in to cover over the exposed corneal nerve endings. Anesthesia is provided during the first 24 hours in the event of severe discomfort. All discomfort should be completely resolved within 2-3 days except in the rarest of cases. [Back to top]

Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the lens within the eye. The normal function of the lens is to focus incoming light onto the retina so that one can see sharp and clear images.

For some of us, cataracts might begin developing in our 50's while others might live their entire life without a cataract. Cataracts are the number one vision problem in people aged 55 and older. Many types of eye injuries, certain types of medicines, and diseases such as diabetes can cause cataracts.

Cataract surgery has made tremendous advances in recent years. Today, it is the most frequently performed surgery for senior citizens in the United States. Cataract surgery has also become one of the most comfortable surgical procedures for a person to experience and the results are overwhelmingly positive with the outcome being the restoration of useful eyesight.

The results of cataract surgery are even better than they were only a few short years ago with the development of what has become known as " no stitch, no shot, no patch surgery." This technique allows the cataract to be removed from the eye and replaced with an implant (an artificial lens) through a "self - sealing" incision only a few millimeters in length. The incision is made at a slight angle so that the eye's own internal pressure keeps the incision closed so tightly that stitches aren't needed. The surgery no longer requires an injection to be given and instead the eye is simply numbed with drops and most patients go home the same day with no patch. This technique allows the eye to heal more quickly and with a minimal amount of discomfort. [Back to top]

LASEK

Millions of patients and surgeons have chosen (LASIK) Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis over (PRK) Photo Refractive Keratectomy because of the quick recovery time, less irritation and a decreased risk of haze in the cornea. LASIK reshapes the cornea under a protective flap allowing faster recovery and less discomfort, however, not all patients are candidates for LASIK. For patients that have extreme refractive errors, very thin, or abnormally shaped corneas, (LASEK) Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis may be the only option. Max Parikh, MD, of the Advanced Ophthalmology Institute, is one of the first surgeons to offer LASEK in San Diego. Please ask about the advantages associated with Lasek if you have been diagnosed with thin corneas. [Back to top]

Custom LASIK/Refractive Treatments and Wave Front Technology

Advanced Ophthalmology Institute has incorporated the next generation technology in Laser Vision Correction - Custom LASIK Treatments and Wave Front Technology. FDA studies suggest and many doctors believe customized treatment technology procedures will have a positive impact on the refractive procedure outcome for many LASIK patients. Custom LASIK in San Diego topographical and refractive data, acquired from pre-operative patient testing, to the excimer laser used in LASIK procedures providing a customized laser vision correction treatment.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) studies suggest Custom Wave Front LASIK technology can provide more patients with 20/20 vision from their initial procedures with fewer night vision challenges. VISX, Bausch & Lomb, and Alcon are currently the only three laser manufacturers that received FDA approval for their Custom LASIK technologies. VISX received FDA approval for its CustomVue(TM) system. Bausch & Lomb received FDA approval for its Zyoptix(TM) system. Alcon received FDA approval for its LADARVision CustomCornea(TM) system. Dr. Parikh is knowledgeable about all these systems and can provide patients with a free LASIK consultation to explore the options of LASIK or other refractive procedures available. [Back to top]

BOTOX Treatment

BOTOX cosmetic proceedure. [Back to top]