For many people, the term “laser eye surgery” refers to procedures like LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). Those refractive surgical procedures are just 1 way lasers can be used for eye care—they are not the full extent. The many types of refractive eye surgery include: Lasers can go far beyond addressing […]
Category: LASIK
PRK vs. LASIK: What’s the Difference?
If you’re thinking about having laser eye surgery to correct your eyesight, you’ve probably heard of 2 popular options: PRK and LASIK. While both techniques use lasers to improve vision by reshaping the cornea, they do have their differences. One of the main differences is how the cornea is accessed. In PRK, the outer layer […]
Is It Possible to Have Laser Eye Surgery Twice?
Refractive surgeries, such as LASIK or PRK, are 2 potential solutions to ditching your frames or contact lenses if you are near or farsighted. Even though modern laser eye surgery techniques are considered safe and effective, they aren’t guaranteed procedures. Occasionally, a person may need a second laser eye surgery or laser enhancement.. Each situation […]
Can LASIK Fix Nearsightedness & Farsightedness?
LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is a widely used procedure that utilizes laser technology to reshape the cornea to correct common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure is considered a life-changing experience for many people, as it can drastically improve vision and may give you the freedom to live without glasses […]
What if My Cornea Is Too Thin for LASIK?
Vision Correction Beyond LASIK 20/20 vision can be a marvelous thing. Imagine getting out of bed without needing to slip on glasses or pop in contact lenses to see. Many patients choose refractive surgery for the freedom from corrective lenses. LASIK can be a good fit for some patients seeking vision correction. But LASIK isn’t […]