Dr. Jerry Maida Jacksonville, Florida

LASIK

Using the precise beam of the excimer laser, Dr. Jerry Maida carefully reshapes the curvature of the cornea so that it focuses light correctly on the retina. This reshaping takes place on a microscopic level, involving the removal of layers of cells thinner than a human hair. The excimer is a cold laser which breaks the molecular bonds between the cells allowing them to float away in a process called ablation. The cool ultraviolet beam of light produced by the excimer laser is so precise that each pulse removes only 39 millionths of an inch of tissue!

IntraLase®

At Maida CustomVision, we are pleased to offer our patients the Next Generation LASIK procedure. It's called "IntraLASIK," one of the most exciting breakthroughs in refractive surgery history. With no mechanical incisions required, our All-Laser IntraLASIK procedure is less invasive and offers patients unprecedented safety, precision and predictability.

Eye-Q Excimer Laser

Treatment with The Eye-Q utilizing the IntraLase Method is only available in our area at Maida Custom Vision. FDA tests showed more patients achieved 20/20 or better vision with this laser than any other.

Photo Refractive Keratectomy

PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) is a surface treatment. Rather than create a flap, the epithelial cells, which cover the cornea, are removed. The reshaping of the cornea with the excimer laser is then done, just as in Lasik.

Dry Eye

Nearly 10 million Americans suffer from dry eye syndrome, an irritating condition that is caused by low-quality tear film. Dr. Maida offers a number of dry eye treatments at his Jacksonville practice including Restasis® and punctal plugs.

Implantable Contact Lens

Implantable contact lenses are an appealing treatment alternative for patients who are in need of vision correction but are not candidates for laser procedures. These lenses are placed inside of the eye, rather than on the surface, producing superior vision results without the need for maintenance.