Utilizing State-Of-The-Art to achieve Superior Results
If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, contact Dr. Koenig, an experienced LASIK surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Steven B. Koenig, M.D.
925 North 87th St.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226
P / 414-456-5274
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- Do's and Don'ts List
- Map to Surgery
- LASIK/PRK Consent
- IntraLase® Post-op Instructions
- PRK Post-op Instructions
- Patient Information Booklet for High Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Patient Information Booklet for Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Patient Information Booklet for Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
- Patient Information Booklet for Mixed Astigmatism
- Patient Information Sheet - VISX® Wavefront-Guided LASIK for Correction of Myopic, Hyperopic, and Mixed Astigmatism
LASIK Eye Surgery - Experienced LASIK Surgeon - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Offering The IntraLase Method™, CustomVue™, and PRK, LASIK surgeon Dr. Steven B. Koenig, at The Eye Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has helped thousands of individuals realize the life-changing effects of vision correction surgery. To learn more about the vision-enhancing procedures we offer, click on the links below or contact The Eye Institute.
The First Steps
Introductory Seminar
Dr. Koenig offers free educational LASIK eye surgery seminars at The Eye Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At each seminar, Medical College of Wisconsin’s LASIK surgeon, Dr. Steven B. Koenig, personally explains the entire LASIK process, step-by-step, including all pre and post operative care. You will also have an opportunity to speak with Dr. Koenig and ask any questions to help determine if LASIK is right for you.
We believe an informed decision is a confident decision. Our seminars provide you with an opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the LASIK procedure and develop realistic expectations. If you would like to gain a better understanding of LASIK at The Eye Institute, we recommend you call to pre-register for a seminar date that best works with your schedule.
To attend a free LASIK seminar with Dr. Steven B. Koenig, LASIK surgeon at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, register online by clicking here or call 414-456-5274.
Personal LASIK Evaluation
The only way to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery is to have a comprehensive evaluation.
Dr. Steven B. Koenig personally takes extensive measurements of your eyes to determine if LASIK is right for you. At this two-hour appointment, your eyes will be dilated and there will be a $100 fee due when you arrive. If you wear soft contact lenses, they will need to be left out for at least two weeks prior to your evaluation. If you wear rigid or gas permeable contact lenses, they will need to be left out for a minimum of three weeks prior to your evaluation, possibly longer depending on the number of years they’ve been worn. During this evaluation, Dr. Koenig will be able to determine if LASIK is right for you and recommend the treatment option best suited for your individual needs. Dr. Koenig's focus is always quality over quantity, and he recognizes that, on average, one out of every five individuals are not ideal candidates for LASIK. His conservative approach and meticulous screening process allow you to achieve the best results.
Before scheduling your personalized evaluation with Dr. Koenig, we invite you take our “Am I a Candidate?” quiz to help determine if you meet the basic criteria for LASIK surgery.
Dr. Koenig performs all LASIK eye surgery evaluations at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To schedule your evaluation, contact The Eye Institute today.
The IntraLase Method™
The first step of LASIK surgery is to create the corneal flap. The IntraLase Method™ uses an infrared laser to create the flap from below the surface of the cornea. This is a blade-free method of LASIK surgery.
Flap is Created:
Tiny pulses of light pass harmlessly through the outer portion of your cornea and form a uniform layer of microscopic bubbles just beneath the surface of your eye.
These bubbles define the flap’s dimensions and distinct beveled edge, as well as the location of the hinge. This entire process is computer controlled for maximum precision.
Dr. Koenig then separates the tissue where these bubbles occur, folding it back to complete the flap.
Cornea is Reshaped:
The VISX STAR S4™ Excimer Laser System is used to reshape the cornea by removing microscopic amounts of tissue.
Flap is Replaced:
When the treatment is complete, the flap is put back in place, a process made more accurate by the unique beveled edge created by the IntraLase FS60™ Laser.
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
Dr. Koenig offers an alternative to LASIK, known as Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). This procedure is usually chosen if your corneas are too thin, too steep, or too flat to proceed with conventional LASIK or if your occupation (pilot/military) stipulates specific LASIK restrictions. The main difference between LASIK and PRK is that while LASIK involves a flap, allowing the correction to be made to the inner layer of the cornea, PRK does not involve a flap and the correction is made to the surface of the cornea. A VISX STAR S4™ Excimer Laser System is used to reshape the cornea by removing microscopic amounts of tissue from the surface of the cornea. After the procedure, patients wear a protective contact lens for one week, allowing sufficient time for the eye to heal. Dr. Koenig removes the bandage contact lens at the one-week follow-up appointment. Because the cornea’s surface is removed, patients experience some discomfort and require a three to five day recovery period. Recovery of enhanced vision is slower with PRK when compared to LASIK. However, long-term improvements with vision are identical to LASIK.
To learn more about PRK, contact LASIK surgeon Dr. Koenig, at The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute.
WaveFront® Mapping
Dr. Koenig is pleased to offer WaveScan® technology, which was originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. Using light waves, this advanced technology is able to identify, measure, and correct imperfections in an individual's eye 25 times more precisely than with standard glasses and contact lenses. This provides you with the potential to experience better vision than is possible with glasses or contact lenses - your PERSONAL BEST VISION™.
WaveScan® technology produces a WavePrint® Map, much like a fingerprint, unique to your eye. This map contains a detailed analysis of your vision, and no two maps are alike.
The WaveScan's® digital information is transferred to the VISX STAR S4™ Excimer Laser System, allowing Dr. Koenig to reshape the cornea with a new level of precision and accuracy. To find out if WaveScan® technology can be used in your procedure, contact Dr. Koenig, LASIK surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
VISX STAR S4 IR™
Iris Registration is the first FDA-approved, fully-automated, non-contact method of alignment, which uses sophisticated algorithms and multiple reference points on each iris to ensure delivery of treatment to the correct area of the cornea.
To learn more about CustomVue™, please visit www.personalbestvision.com or contact The Eye Institute.
Monovision
As the eye ages, the lens loses its flexibility and becomes unable to focus on near objects. This natural aging process, known as presbyopia, typically begins to develop around the age of 40. Monovision is a surgical option to help reduce a presbyopic person’s dependency on reading glasses. Dr. Koenig typically corrects the dominant eye for distance, while the other eye is left slightly nearsighted, to allow for near/reading vision. The brain will learn to rely solely on one eye for distance vision and the other for near vision. Monovision is a middle-of-the-road solution between perfect distance vision and perfect near vision. Patients who choose monovision must often compromise some degree of sharp distance vision in order to avoid reading glasses.
It is important to remember that presbyopia is a progressive condition. As you get older, you may still need reading glasses, especially for more demanding tasks such as reading fine print. While monovision works well with most patients, not everyone is able to easily adjust. During your personalized evaluation, Dr. Koenig, LASIK surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will be able to help you determine if monovision is right for you.