Boothe Eye Care

Dan McDowell, co-host of BaD Radio, says that one of his concerns was ‘Is the Lasik procedure long-lasting?’ This is what he tells about his experience at Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center, “They really make you feel comfortable. When talking to Dr. Boothe you get the feeling that his life revolves around your eyes. Dr. Boothe had my confidence that my eyes, and my eyesight, and my health would be safe with him. Dr. Boothe’s procedure is incredible. It has definitely changed my life. If you could perfect another part of your body in ten minutes like you can with your eyes at Boothe Eye care & Laser Center, I would think you would do it.” Dan McDowell is very impressed how it is wonderful to wake up now and just see clearly. Click Here to see Full Video

According to the U.S. Food And Drug Administration, it is not recommended for patients to undergo Lasik, PRK or other vision correction surgeries if they suffer from autoimmune disorders which include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus Scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome erythematosus, thyroiditis, pernicious anemia, Addison’s disease, insulin-dependent type-1 diabetes mellitus, dermatomyositis, Crohn’s disease, sclerosis, Raynaud’s, Multiple sclerosis, HIV, or AIDS. Dr. William Boothe says that some autoimmune disorders may not hinder Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) or other vision correction procedures, however, individual risk factors of patients should be taken into consideration. A case by case evaluation by a professional, experienced eye surgeon is a must, adds Dr. Boothe.

Autoimmune disorders are diseases caused by the body generating an overactive immune response against its own tissues and substances. The exact cause of autoimmune disorders is still unknown. However, there is a probability that the development of autoimmune disease in many cases is caused by a hereditary susceptibility. According to Dr. Boothe of Boothe Laser Center, the concern with Lasik and similar vision correction procedures is that the body may unexpectedly respond to the surgical intervention in the cornea. Unforeseen and undesirable responses very from disorder to disorder, nor are they similar when comparing the responses of different patients who share the same disorder.

Although the FDA considers autoimmune diseases as a contraindication for vision correction procedures, some eye surgeons may carry out the procedure if in their medical opinion the surgery is safe. The FDA does not forbid the use of the device. There are many patients with autoimmune diseases who have successfully undergone Lasik and other vision correction surgeries. If you have an autoimmune disease it is necessary to discuss this in detail with an eye surgeon, as well as with your primary care doctor, before considering LASIK.

At the Boothe Eyecare Center in the Dallas area, Dr. William Boothe uses his diagnostic tools to determine if you are suitable for Lasik surgery, PRK, or any laser vision correction procedure.

Nowadays most patients who have vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism know that the best way to correct eyesight and stop wearing contact lenses, eye glasses or bifocals is to undergo Lasik. But what if you are not suitable for Lasik correction? What if you have cataracts or presbyopia? Are there any other options to help people with these eye conditions?

In this case, there is an alternative, known as the IOL or Intraocular Lens, which Dr. Boothe often recommend to patients. This transparent lens is made of a special type of plastic and is used for replacing your own natural lens. This short article will give you a bit of information about the ReZoom™ intraocular lens that is offered by the Boothe EyeCare and Laser Center and is considered as perfect option for people with cataracts or presbyopia.

The Balanced View Optics™ technology that is used in ReZoom™ IOL provides multiple focal points and different light conditions, and thus makes it possible to restore patient’s clear vision at various distances and exempt partly or fully from eye glasses or contact lenses.

The IOL implantation surgery is usually performed under local anaesthesia. The surgery process takes only 20-30 minutes in which Dr. Boothe makes a small incision in your eye and then replaces the natural lens by the artificial ReZoom™ lens implant. The next day after surgery, it is needed to do countercheck at the center. You should have enough rest and limit your reading, watching TV and working before a computer for a while.

So, if you experience severe vision problems in one or both eyes during reading, watching TV or driving your car, especially at night, it is better not to delay but to call to the Boothe Laser Center. A consultation with Dr. Boothe and his highly professional staff will be the best way to define if you are candidate for ReZoom™ IOL and to discuss your individual situation.

Rosalind Rice described Dr. William Boothe as a warm person and one who made her feel comfortable.
She said, “He answers all of your questions. It was so quick. I couldn’t even believe it was over when it was over”. She was very happy with her surgery.

There are many natural, healthy foods, which can actually help enhance your eyesight. Dr. William Boothe, who is considered an outstanding ophthalmologist and Lasik surgeon and resides in Plano, Texas, says that daily consumption of the proper amount of these foods will help people to live healthier life and will reduce the need of wearing eye glasses, contact lenses or eye surgeries. So, here is Dr. Boothe’s shortlist of eye-healthy foods for you.

It is known that carrot is a perfect natural remedy for poor eyesight thanks to its high content of beta-carotene (our organism transforms it into vitamin A), enzymes and minerals. There a few ways to use carrots in your diet: you can eat peeled carrots in their natural state, add them to a salad or to a casserole, or drink fresh squeezed carrot juice. Carrots have a strong curative value and even help to improve night vision.

Another good vegetable for healthy vision that is recommended by Dr. Boothe is spinach. It contains a large amount of lutein, which is related to vitamin A. Studies show that eating more green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of macular degeneration. You can eat raw spinach leaves by adding them to salads and sandwiches. You can also prepare a yummy side dish by stir frying spinach for a couple of minutes with garlic, white wine and black pepper.

Eating tuna, cod and other cold water fish is also beneficial for your eye health. They are excellent sources of docosahexaenoic acid, which helps to strengthen cell membranes. Dr. Boothe advises cold water fish to people who have problems such as dry eyes and macular degeneration.

Eggs, onions and garlic can also have a good influence on your vision. They are rich in sulphur that is needed for the formation of important antioxidants for the eye lens and eating them often assists in avoiding the formation of cataracts.

Raw fruits such as berries, lemons and apricots are a good source of fiber. Blueberries are a great source of anthocyanins that helps to enhance night eyesight, and can prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.

Finally, Dr. William Boothe believes that the best advice for vision improvement is increasing the portion of raw (uncooked) natural foods in your diet. Also, you should not abuse foods and drinks that contain much sugar or caffeine.

I am sure that Dr. Boothe is among the most talented and the most outstanding ophthalmologists in the nation. The Boothe Center’s staff was very professional and skillful in all of my visits. My Lasik surgery experience was great and now my vision is no more blurry even while driving at night. That is why I recommend this surgery and the Boothe Laser Center to anyone who wants to treat nearsightedness or farsightedness. I wore contact lenses for a very long time, but those bad days are over now.

Thank you for a new “crystal clear” world,
T. R.

Doctor Boothe is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has performed the most IntraLASIK procedures in the world and has more than 110,000 LASIK surgeries to his credit. A native Texan, Dr. Boothe earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University, graduating with honors. He went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern School in Dallas and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Texas Tech University School of Medicine. Doctor Boothe went on to obtain further education by completing a specialty fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the famous Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA’s School of Medicine.

Dr. Boothe was the first LASIK surgeon in the Dallas area to use the excimer laser approved by the FDA. He, along with his team at Doctor Boothe Eye Care are proud to offer patients iFS IntraLASIK technology, to provide “all-laser” or “blade-free” LASIK, which uses an IntraLase laser to create the corneal flap instead of the traditional microkeratome blade.

Known throughout the area as a top LASIK Dallas surgeon, Dr. Boothe takes pride in helping his patients achieve remarkable vision correction at his state-of-the-art facility. Along with the Dr. Boothe Eye Care team, he believes patient safety and education are the two most important steps to every rewarding refractive surgery procedure. To learn more about Doctor Boothe and to schedule a consultation, please contact his facility at (214) 328-0444.