Visual clarity is a necessity and luckily the evolution of laser technology has gifted us with a remarkable solution for those who don’t have it and do not want to wear contact lenses or glasses: Laser Vision Correction.
Let’s explore with us the essentials of this procedure, our recommendations, benefits, types and more.
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Simply known as LASIK, it's the most common of these laser procedures. Creates a partial-thickness corneal flap and goes back to its original position after the laser reshapes the cornea.
In a photorefractive keratectomy (a.k.a. PKR) the epithelium is removed and no flap is created. Can cause pain and blurred vision in the short term and takes about 3 to 4 days to heal.
The SMILE laser procedure reshapes the cornea by making a lenticule that later is removed with a small incision.
This is a combined technique to address visual issues from both the lenticular and corneal plane.
Corrective (and permanent) lenses that are surgically inserted can also be an option for some patients, specially those with cataract issues and patients with degrees of nearsightedness that can't be treated with common corrective lenses.
Intraocular lens of soft polymer and collagen that sits behind the iris to treat higher levels of astigmatism and myopia.