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About Dr. Mark Lobanoff
For his comprehensive optical research and work with advanced LASIK procedures, Dr. Mark Lobanoff has earned a reputation as a leader in his field. Named the Top Visian ICL Surgeon in Minnesota in 2009 and 2010, Dr. Lobanoff is frequently invited to lecture at numerous professional and academic organizations. Since 2004, Dr. Mark Lobanoff has regularly spoken at Allergan events on various topics, including the treatment of dry eye after LASIK surgery and the use of a new NSAID following refractive surgery. He has also offered presentations to academic audiences at the School of Ophthalmic Medical Technology, Emory University, and the University of Colorado. As a scholar, Dr. Mark Lobanoff published his research in a number of professional journals, including Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Current Eye Research, and The Journal of Immunology. To keep up to date with the latest advancements in LASIK, Dr. Lobanoff maintains membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Mark Lobanoff is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, and he undertook postgraduate training at the University of California, Irvine; the Emory University School of Medicine; and the University of Minnesota. In 1994 and 1995, he conducted research at the National Eye Institute after receiving the coveted Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Grant. In recognition of his academic excellence, he gained admittance to Phi Eta Sigma and the Golden Key International Honour Society. Additionally, he served as President of the Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society. Dr. Lobanoff is currently the Director of Refractive Surgery at North Suburban Eye Specialists in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he offers subspecialty care in cornea transplants and refractive LASIK surgeries. With professional experience with LOCS III Lens Grading and Bausch & Lomb C-LASIK, Dr. Mark Lobanoff has performed custom LASIK surgeries for thousands of patients across the state.
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A Brief Overview of Custom, or Wavefront, LASIK Surgery By Dr. Mark Lobanoff
, Mark Lobanoff Lasik's Blog on Bigsight
May, 2012
Custom LASIK is one of several vision correction procedures offered at North Suburban Eye Specialists of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Custom LASIK utilizes computer technology to determine how each eye sees and to create a LASIK treatment specifically tailored to each eye. Since each eye is unique, a one-size-fits-all LASIK treatment isn’t always the most effective solution. The Custom LASIK process begins with the mapping of the patient’s eye to learn how light travels through its tear film, cornea, and lens. The resulting wavefront map shows where and how the eye’s refractive errors warp light and contribute to vision problems.
Wavefront maps are unique to each individual’s eyes in the same way that fingerprints are to each person’s fingers. Once a computer analyzes the map, a customized LASIK treatment strategy is designed, creating a surgical roadmap for the surgeon and the laser technology he or she employs. Many patients report that Custom LASIK greatly improves their nighttime vision, beyond what they could previously see with glasses or contacts.
About the Author: At North Suburban Eye Specialists, Dr. Mark Lobanoff focuses on LASIK, refractive, and advanced cataract surgery and the treatment of cornea and ocular surface disorders. Learn more at www.nseyespecialists.com
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Differences Between PRK and LASIK Eye Surgery, by Mark Lobanoff, M.D.
May, 2012
Laser eye surgery is performed in order to reduce or eliminate a patient’s need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. During the surgery, an exceptionally precise laser changes the shape of the patient’s cornea, removing small amounts of tissue. Although LASIK is the best-known type of laser eye surgery, it is not the only type available.
Sometimes, candidates for LASIK eye surgery are told they are not well-suited for the procedure because their corneas are thin or misshapen. Often, a different type of surgery called PRK may work well for them instead. PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy, and it can be effective on patients with unusual corneas because unlike LASIK, it does not require a flap to be cut from deeper layers of the cornea during surgery. Instead, PRK procedures utilize an excimer laser to remove the outer layer of the cornea altogether, a layer of cells which will regenerate within a few days. While PRK provides an excellent vision correction option for some people, it does often have the downside of greater pain and a longer recovery period than LASIK.
About the Author:
Dr. Mark Lobanoff has served as Director of Refractive Surgery at North Suburban Eye Specialists since 2006. Dr. Lobanoff performs both LASIK and PRK surgeries using the latest technologies, completing thousands of procedures during his career.
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