Out with contact lens and eyeglasses as options for correcting your sight. When you consider the statement “correcting your vision“…thanks to technology it means exactly that with the use of LASIK eye surgery. This refractive surgery can correct adverse eye problems like: myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This corrective surgery offers a wealth of benefits including faster patient recovery and is a viable alternative to replacing eyeglasses annually and losing contacts.
When considering laser eye surgery you have a wealth of options, Wavefront-guided, bladeless, corneal onlays/inlays, Epi-LASIK, PRK, and LASEK.
Wavefront-guided LASIK is a custom option that utilizes a three-dimensional measurements to guide the laser in reshaping your eyes. This is a variation of laser eye surgery and is known to reduce some of the side effects of LASIK surgery including: halos, starbursts, and ghost images. With this custom service the patient stands a higher chance of achieving 20/20 vision.
Bladeless LASIK surgery utilizes a second laser instead of a blade. This option often offers more comfort to the patient and multiple renditions of bladeless surgery each with it’s own wealth of benefits to be considered. Many people have debated bladeless versus blade, and considered the pros and cons and the final decision is up to the consumer. One thing this form of surgery is definitely known for is less complications.
Corneal onlays/inlays is another option to choose when making the decision to correct your sight. They are like permanent contacts without the hassle of having to remove them regularly and or continuous care. These materials are inserted into the eyes and blend with your eyes surface to correct your vision.
Epi-LASIK surgery uses a special cutting tool to remove the corneas outer layer. This is a combination of laser eye surgery and LASIK that resolves minor issues associated with the two options. This procedure uses a plastic blade to separate the sheet from the eye and promotes the growth of important epithelial cells and protects the eye with the use of a contact until healing is complete.
PRK also known as photorefractive keratectomy is the original laser eye surgery. Some ophthalmologists still prefer this refractive surgery procedure. This option removes smaller pieces of tissue from the surface of the cornea and improves refraction. It is a quality procedure but the healing process is a gradual one that can range from days to months. This is an excellent option for both near-sighted and far-sighted patients to consider and can correct a lot of common vision issues.
LASEK, notice the change in spelling, this procedure actually stands for laser epithelial keratomileusis is a variation of PRK, is a no-flap procedure that is best used for thin corneas. The main focus in this form of eye surgery is to preserve the thin epithelial layer over the eye and use laser energy to reshape. There is a slower healing time and more discomfort, but great results in the end.
Review your options and make the best choice for you. Focus on your vision goals.
