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Wavefront mapping has greatly improved the accuracy and safety of LASIK in recent years. Through this technology, we are able to get a perfect topography of your eye, which then enables the laser to correct each individual’s eyes as accurately as possible.
Just like a fingerprint, no two individual’s eyes are exactly alike. Traditional prescriptions identify and correct aberrations in the eye on the most basic level, which is why you could easily put on someone else’s glasses and be able to see. With CustomVue, the WaveScan’s "fingerprint" of the eye is completely unique to the individual. Therefore, wavefront-guided LASIK will be designed specifically for each patient’s eyes, allowing for the highest level of correction.
In 2003, clinical trials of wavefront-assisted LASIK surgery revealed that one year after surgery,
94% of the study participants could see 20/20 or better
74% could see 20/16 or better
27% could see 20/12.5 or better.
nearly 70 percent had either the same or better post-op vision contacts than their best visual acuity with glasses or contacts.
and, four times as many participants were very satisfied with their night vision compared to their night vision with glasses or contacts.
CustomVue LASIK is unique in that its sophisticated three-dimensional eye tracking capability helps makes sure the prescribed treatment occurs as planned, instead of being altered slightly by inadvertent eye movements.
How do I know if I’m a good candidate for LASIK?
You’re eligible for a consultation is you are
at least 18 and have healthy eyes
have had stable vision (no major changes in your prescription) for at least one year
Free of any degenerative or autoimmune diseases, and free of any conditions that may deter or slow healing
Not pregnant or nursing
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED PERSONALLY
If you would like to learn more about LASIK with VISX CustomVue, have email questions, or would like to set a time for your free consultation, please fill out the adjacent form.
About Dr. Amjad P. Khokhar
The Sugar Land Eye & Laser Center is the premier ophthalmology center for southwest Houston, serving Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Stafford, Rosenberg, Richmond, and the surrounding areas.
Dr. Amjad P. Khokhar was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana. After graduating from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, he came to Houston to begin his premedical training. Dr. Khokhar graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rice University. Subsequently, he completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. Most of his internship was spent at Ben Taub General Hospital before beginning his residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
During his residency, Dr. Khokhar received surgical training in LASIK from internationally recognized pioneers in the field. Dr. Khokhar has now performed thousands of eye surgeries. He is skilled in surgeries to treat cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, pediatric eye surgery, plastic surgery, eye trauma, as well as laser vision correction with LASIK.
Dr. Khokhar performed LASIK surgery at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital before establishing his own LASIK clinic this year in Sugar Land. He is extremely well-trained and experienced with LASIK and other refractive surgeries. Dr. Khokhar considers a personal approach to LASIK vital to a successful outcome.
Dr. Khokhar is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Texas Medical Association, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Houston Ophthalmic Society. He has been awarded for his performance on the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program Examination and American Academy of Ophthalmology Written Qualifying Exam. Dr. Khokhar volunteers in the local community and enjoys speaking to local organizations about eye health issues. He has been married for three years and enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Amber, and their daughter, Sara.
Hospital Privileges
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Memorial Hermann Southwest, Fort Bend, and Continuing Care
Triumph Hospital
Oakbend Hospital
Gramercy Outpatient Surgical Center
Eye Laser Center
Laser Eye Institute
Licenses and Certifications
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Permit
Advanced Trauma and Life Support
VISX Excimer Laser Certification
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Texas Medical Association
Harris County Medical Society
Houston Ophthalmologic Society
Research, Presentations, and Publications
Paysse EA, Khokhar A, McCreery KM, Morris MC, Coats DK. Up-slanting palpebral fissures and oblique astigmatism associated with A-pattern strabismus and overdepression in adduction in spina bifida. Journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2002 December; 6(6): 354-9.
Presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology, April 13, 2000, San Diego, CA.
Presented at the European Strabismological Association, September 26, 1999, Jerusalem, Israel.
Presented at the James K. Welch Research Symposium, January 12, 2000, Houston, TX
Presented at the Texas Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology, September 15, 1999, Houston, TX.
Khokhar AP, Lee AG. Case report: optic neuropathy in a patient on IFN alpha for hepatitis C. Ocular Surgery News. 2000 May 15; 18(10): 126.
Khokhar AP, Tang R, Wong BR. Bilateral simultaneous temporal artery biopsies in giant cell arteritis.
Presented at UTMB 2002 Annual Ophthalmology Meeting. June 8, 2002. Galveston, TX.
Awards
Opthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program High Score Award
Rice University President's Honor Roll: all semesters
Phi Betta Kappa
Rice University National Merit Scholarship
Robert A. Welch Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of America Leadership Scholarship
Physicians Recognition Award
The Sugar Land Eye & Laser Center offers late hours on Tuesday from 3pm - 8pm and weekend hours on Saturday from 9am-1pm.
Click here for the Sugar Land Eye & Laser Center website.
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