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Porter Ophthalmology has provided quality LASIK SMILE and PRK procedures since 1973 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
LASIK & SMILE Videos
LASIK FAQs – Raleigh, NC – Isaac Porter, MD – A State of Sight #89
If you're tired of glasses, LASIK can be a great solution. Many people wonder if laser eye surgery is painful. Learn the answer to this question and more by watching this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD. Also covered in this video: information about...
LASIK and PRK basics, laser vision correction explanation – A State of Sight #4
Laser vision correction can reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Isaac Porter, MD, explains how LASIK and PRK work to correct vision by reshaping the cornea. Nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism can be corrected with...
LASIK qualifications. What is a free LASIK evaluation? – A State of Sight #5
Isaac Porter, MD explains the tests and evaluation needed to determine if a patient is a candidate for LASIK or PRK. In a free evaluation, the stability of the eyeglass or contact lens prescription is checked to ensure that it is not currently changing. Specialized...
LASIK vs. PRK, laser vision correction, LASEK, epi-LASIK – A State of Sight #6
Isaac Porter, MD explains the differences between LASIK and PRK and the advantages of each procedure in A State of Sight. Many patients will have a choice between LASIK and PRK when they decide to have laser vision correction. In this episode, Dr. Porter outlines the...
LASIK & pregnancy / effects on vision and timing of surgery – A State of Sight #102
Pregnancy can affect the eyes and can change the prescription needed for glasses or contact lenses. Because of this, we do not perform LASIK during pregnancy. The changes can take some time to resolve after delivery and we usually prefer to wait six months afterwards...
SMILE laser vision correction replaces LASIK? / ReLEx SMILE – A State of Sight #108
ReLEx SMILE is a modern laser vision correction procedure that has the potential to replace LASIK as the laser eye surgery of choice. The name of the procedure stands for SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction, which is a form of Refractive Lenticule Extraction. Watch...
LASIK Raleigh, NC, PRK, laser vision surgery, Lowry Porter Ophthalmology – A State of Sight #20
LASIK and PRK are the most common laser vision correction procedures. Isaac Porter, MD explains what to expect in an evaluation for LASIK. Patients will have their medical history reviewed, their vision checked, and have specialized testing procedures. These tests...
LASIK benefits – Natural vision, great value, water sports – A State of Sight #122
LASIK and other forms of laser vision correction are great procedures for the patients who qualify. We frequently hear from our patients how happy they are to see the world naturally without correction from glasses or contact lenses. In this episode of A State of...
Dry eye syndrome after LASIK, causes and treatment options – A State of Sight #128
Dry eye syndrome is one of the more common potential side effects from LASIK, but it is usually one of the more temporary side effects. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn more about the causes of dry eyes after LASIK and some of the...
LASIK Step #1 – Flap creation with femtosecond laser – A State of Sight #130
LASIK is a two step laser vision correction procedure to improve vision. The first step is creating a flap in the cornea in the front of the eye. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn more about the first part of LASIK eye surgery....
Vision Correction Videos
Cataract Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ – A State of Sight #83
Cataract surgery is one of the most common and most successful operations in all of medicine. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn the answers to a few of the common questions we hear from our patients about cataract surgery....
Lens implant techniques – ACIOL, iris & scleral sutured – A State of Sight #84
With standard cataract surgery, an intraocular lens implant (IOL) is placed in the capsular bag that the cataract was removed from. At times, this is not possible and the IOL must be placed in an alternate location. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac...
Keratoconus treatment options, CXL, corneal transplantation – A State Of Sight #85
Keratoconus GB invited us to create this special episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD as a guest vlog post. We are very happy to share this information about ways that keratoconus patients can be treated. https://youtu.be/zf4HE3VPHPI
Superficial keratectomy, cornea/eye surface surgery – A State of Sight #86
Watch this episode to learn more about superficial keratectomy, which is a procedure to smooth the surface of the cornea when it is uneven. This can be used to improve vision or comfort in patients with irregular outer layers of the eye. https://youtu.be/XKQMG_L-kaA
cTEN Custom Transepithelial No touch surgery, all laser PRK – A State of Sight #87
The cTEN procedure is a variation of transepithelial PRK where the surface layers of the cornea are removed with a laser before corrective surgery. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn more about this operation which can help smooth...
Recurrent corneal erosion treatment, stromal micropuncture – A State of Sight #90
Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES) can cause painful breakdown of the surface of the eye. Anterior corneal stromal micropuncture is a procedure that can treat RCES and decrease the chance of further episodes. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac...
New keratoconus treatment – Bowman layer transplantation – A State of Sight #88
The Melles CorneaClinic Rotterdam at the Netherlands Institute for Innovate Ocular Surgery recently published their findings for a potential breakthrough treatment for advanced keratoconus. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to...
Cataract basics – A State of Sight #1
Ophthalmologist Isaac W. Porter, MD discusses cataracts and cataract surgery in the premier of 'A State of Sight'. https://youtu.be/o6hwnyqeZWI Welcome to A State of Sight, your update in ophthalmology and eye care. I’m your host, Isaac Porter from Lowry Porter...
Can cataracts return after surgery? Lens capsule haze – A State of Sight #2
Isaac Porter, MD from Lowry Porter Ophthalmology explains that although cataracts cannot return, a patient's lens capsule can become cloudy after surgery (posterior capsular opacification). This can be cleared with a laser procedure called a yag capsulotomy. Welcome...
Multifocal lens implant (IOL), presbyopia, cataract surgery – A State of Sight #3
Lens implants from cataract surgery can give a full range of vision from up close to far away. Isaac Porter, MD explains how our eyes focus and new technology that can reduce the need to wear glasses for distance and near vision. Age related focus dysfunction...
General Eye Care
Eye Injury Prevention Month, eye health safety tips – A State of Sight #91
Eye injuries can be very common, but many of these could have been prevented. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn more about basic eye safety tips for Eye Injury Prevention Month. https://youtu.be/NmuIL491Hy0 Welcome to A State of...
Cataract basics – A State of Sight #1
Ophthalmologist Isaac W. Porter, MD discusses cataracts and cataract surgery in the premier of 'A State of Sight'. https://youtu.be/o6hwnyqeZWI Welcome to A State of Sight, your update in ophthalmology and eye care. I’m your host, Isaac Porter from Lowry Porter...
Can cataracts return after surgery? Lens capsule haze – A State of Sight #2
Isaac Porter, MD from Lowry Porter Ophthalmology explains that although cataracts cannot return, a patient's lens capsule can become cloudy after surgery (posterior capsular opacification). This can be cleared with a laser procedure called a yag capsulotomy. Welcome...
Routine eye exam, Refraction, Lowry Porter Ophthalmology – A State of Sight #8
Isaac Porter, MD covers the basics of an annual routine eye exam, including refraction (measuring the prescription for glasses with different lenses), eye pressure check, and dilated examination in this episode of A State of Sight. Regular eye exams are an important...
How dry eye syndrome affects the cornea and tear film – A State of Sight #94
Dry eye syndrome can cause blurred vision when tears do not coat the cornea properly. This can result in irritation of the corneal surface, which must be smooth along with the tear film to see clearly. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to...
Don’t sleep in contact lenses! Infections from contacts – A State of Sight #95
Sleeping in contacts is very dangerous for your eyes. Contacts should always be removed at night to help lower the risk of an eye infection. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD from Raleigh to learn why you shouldn't sleep wearing contact...
Do I qualify for Implantable Miniature Telescope for AMD? – A State of Sight #96
The Implantable Miniature Telescope from VisionCare is an advanced treatment for end-stage macular degeneration. There are many qualifications for this device to ensure that it is used in patients who may benefit from the technology. Watch this episode of A State of...
Age-related macular degeneration, AMD, macula, retina disease – A State of Sight #13
Retinal surgeon Carey Pate, MD joins 'A State of Sight' with Isaac Porter, MD to discuss macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness. This episode defines macular degeneration, explains who is at risk, and covers treatment options for the various...
Keratoconus contact lenses with Dr. Jennifer Lyerly – A State of Sight #97
Scleral supported contact lenses can work very well for patients with keratoconus. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with special guest Dr. Jennifer Lyerly to learn more about this specialized type of rigid gas permeable contact lens. In keratoconus, other types...
Dry eye syndrome, dry eyes, tear film, artificial tears – A State of Sight #14
Isaac Porter, MD at Lowry Porter Ophthalmology in Raleigh explains dry eye syndrome in this episode of A State of Sight. Includes a description of the tear film, causes of dry eyes, and treatment options. https://youtu.be/OKl5hnz16-c Welcome to A State of Sight, I’m...
Dr. Isaac W. Porter, MD
Isaac W. Porter, M.D. is a fellowship trained cornea and refractive surgeon. He is committed to helping his patients obtain their best possible vision with medical and surgical options. Dr. Porter’s areas of expertise include vision correction with LASIK, SMILE, and PRK, and advanced cataract surgery including laser cataract surgery and advanced lens implants that can correct a wide range of vision and correct astigmatism. He is the only surgeon in North Carolina performing the newest laser vision correction procedure, SMILE.