Laser Cornea Surgery in Tampa & Sebring
The femtosecond laser made corneal surgery a matter of microns rather than millimetres. That precision is what allows partial-thickness transplants and reproducible incisions that a blade could never deliver.
Precision and innovation in corneal surgery
Advancements in technology have transformed surgical procedures in ophthalmology, particularly in corneal surgery. Laser cornea surgery, facilitated by the femtosecond or ultrashort pulse laser, represents a significant leap forward in precision and efficacy.
A femtosecond laser delivers pulses so brief that they separate tissue at a precise depth without generating heat that would damage what surrounds it. In practice that means incisions and corneal cuts planned to a depth and shape a surgeon selects in advance, then executed exactly.
That reproducibility is what underpins modern corneal work — from creating LASIK flaps to shaping the tissue planes used in partial-thickness corneal transplants.
- Micron-level precision in depth and shape.
- No heat damage to the surrounding tissue.
- Reproducible in a way hand-held instruments cannot be.
Frequently asked questions about laser cornea surgery
What is laser cornea surgery?
Corneal surgery performed with a femtosecond, or ultrashort pulse, laser. It represents a significant advance in precision and efficacy over instruments used by hand.
What is a femtosecond laser?
A laser that delivers extremely brief pulses, separating tissue at a precise depth without generating the heat that would damage surrounding structures.
What is it used for?
Creating LASIK flaps, making precise corneal incisions, and shaping the tissue planes used in partial-thickness corneal transplants such as DSAEK and DMEK.
Is it more accurate than a blade?
It is more reproducible. The depth and shape of the cut are planned in advance and executed the same way each time, which a hand-held instrument cannot match.
Does it hurt?
No. Corneal procedures are performed with anesthetic drops, and most patients describe pressure and light rather than pain.
Where is it performed?
At one of Newsom Eye’s three AAAHC-accredited surgery centers, as an outpatient procedure.
How long is recovery?
That depends on the procedure. A LASIK flap heals within days; a corneal transplant takes considerably longer. Your surgeon will give you a timeline specific to what you are having done.
Am I a candidate?
It depends on your corneal thickness, clarity and the specific condition being treated. A corneal evaluation with imaging answers it.
Five Convenient Florida Locations
Sebring
4211 US Highway 27 NSebring, FL 33870(863) 385-1544
Carrollwood
13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 200Tampa, FL 33618(813) 908-2020
South Tampa
113 S Armenia AveTampa, FL 33609(813) 908-2020
Brooksville
14543 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613(352) 596-4030
Gainesville
2521 NW 41 StGainesville, FL 32606(352) 377-7733
Precision starts with measurement
A corneal evaluation maps your cornea and establishes which procedure, if any, fits your eye. Book at any of our five Florida locations.