Christopher S. Ketcherside, M.D. is a board-certified corneal surgeon specializing in refractive surgery, cataract and lens implant surgery, and corneal disorders. He received his Bachelor of Science and Medical degrees from the University of Missouri. Then, he completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia and a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the renowned Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute at the University of Colorado-Denver. Dr. Ketcherside has performed thousands of surgical cases, and his outstanding professional and clinical judgement, as well as his specialized skills and knowledge in the field of cornea and refractive surgery, will provide you with a state-of-the-art experience.
The most common refractive surgery procedure of the cornea is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis). In LASIK, laser energy is used to reshape your cornea, essentially sculpting your prescription into your eye. A thin flap is cut on the surface of your cornea, then folded out of the way. Dr. Ketcherside treats all LASIK patients with a bladeless or all-laser corrective surgery with the Femmtosecond laser. Laser energy is then used to sculpt your exposed cornea to correct your vision, then the flap is replaced, covering the treated area. LASIK is nearly painless, highly successful, and you can see the improvement in your vision immediately after surgery. Another type of corneal refractive surgery is called PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), which differs from LASIK in that no flap is made; the laser directly sculpts the front surface of your cornea. This can be a safe alternative for some patients who do not qualify for LASIK. Each refractive patient receives a custom treatment and a lifetime warranty for future enhancements.
If you are interested in refractive surgery, please call our LASIK coordinator Mary Galloway at 913.341.3100. We offer a free refractive screening and at that time Mary can answer your questions and give you more information about the procedure. Starting September 1st, we are offering a 10% discount (not to be combined with other discounts) for all qualifying refractive patients through the end of 2013, just mention you saw this post to Mary when you call to schedule.