Different Laser-assisted Refractive Vision Correction Procedures

With the advancement of laser technology, refractive vision correction was revolutionized immensely. Today, there are many laser vision correction procedurs performed each and every day- mosre often than not producing favorable results to happy patients. Some of these popular procedures are Lasik (normal, Intralase, and custom Lasik), LASEK, EpiLasik, and monovision Lasik.


The only difference between standard and Intralase Lasik prodedurs is the apparatus used to create the corneal flap, which is the first step in every Lasik procedure. Normal Lasik procedures use a mechanical microkeratome to create the flap while IntraLase Lasik uses a laser to do the same. The latter is said to avoid complications more than normal Lasik. Custom Lasik on the other hand utilizes wavefront technology to precisely guide the Excimer Laser on excising the corneal stroma resulting to a more successful, more complication-free Lasik procedure.

Other laser vision correction procedures are LASEK and Epilasik. The two are very similar to Lasik only that they use a totally different method to create the flap. LASEK uses alcohol to strip the outer most layer of the eyeball, which is the epithelium. This procedure is controversial as the alcohol can kill epithelial cells that may not re-grow. It’s only advisable to people with thin epithelium. Epilasik on the other hand uses a blunt plastic to create the epithelial flap. But this technique is not suitable to people with high degree of myopia.

The monovision Lasik on the other hand is any normal or Intralase Lasik, LASEK, or Epilasik procedure. However, it’s targeted to create one focus on the dominant eye and another focus on the non-dominant eye. The dominant eye is set to see distant objects while the non-dominant eye is set to see near objects. Monovision Lasik is advisable to people 40 years and older who suffer a condition called presbyopia.

These are some of the most common laser vision correction performed nowadays. Only your eye doctor, after a thorough examination of your vision condition, can advice which procedure is the most suited for you. Always make sure, however, that the doctor you consult is experienced in the field of laser vision correction to avoid possible complications.



 



 

Lasik Surgeon News:

 

Baltimore LASIK Surgery Practice Hosts Valentines Day Special Offer for BOTOX Cosmetic
Dr. Jay C. Grochmal, a LASIK surgeon in Baltimore, has announced his practice will be hosting a special offer on BOTOX Cosmetic to provide patients with a rejuvenated appearance and improved self-confidence at a discounted rate. The offer will run until Valentines Day and will give patients the chance to take advantage of reduced pricing on BOTOX in Baltimore in preparation for celebrating ...


Baltimore LASIK Surgery Practice Hosts Valentine's Day Special Offer for BOTOX . - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Baltimore LASIK Surgery Practice Hosts Valentine's Day Special Offer for BOTOX .
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
At his Baltimore cataract and LASIK surgery practice in Baltimore, Dr. Jay C. Grochmal has announced the beginning of a special offer on BOTOX Cosmetic for patients looking to boost their appearance before Valentine's Day. From now until the upcoming .

and more »
..


Versatile platform may be able to perform all femtosecond laser procedures - OSN SuperSite

OSN SuperSite
Versatile platform may be able to perform all femtosecond laser procedures
OSN SuperSite
. laser system is a versatile machine with the capability to perform all femtosecond laser procedures, from LASIK flaps to the Intracor presbyopia treatment, arcuate incisions, tunnels for corneal implants, corneal transplantation and lens surgery.

..


Taking Care After Lasik Surgery | New Health and Fitness
Some of the advice that your Lasik surgeon might give for your post-operative eye care may include the following, although different doctors might have their own advice. The first thing is to bear in mind that you have just had ...


Best Lasik Surgeon in the Poconos | Greatest Around the Poconos
Best Lasik Surgeon in the Poconos. Tired of wearing glasses, losing contacts, and making yearly trips for new prescription? Lasik Surgery is safe, effective, and now more than ever, affordable. Our nominees use the most advanced equipment, ...


San Diego LASIK Surgery Practice Welcomes Dr. David Schanzlin - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

San Diego LASIK Surgery Practice Welcomes Dr. David Schanzlin
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Dr. Michael Gordon and Dr. Jack Weiss of the Gordon & Weiss Vision Institute have recently announced David Schanzlin, MD will be joining them in practice to provide LASIK and cataract surgery in San Diego. He is internationally known as both an .

and more »
..


Michelson Laser Vision Glasses & LASIK Facebook Contest in Birmingham - DigitalJournal.com (press release)

Michelson Laser Vision Glasses & LASIK Facebook Contest in Birmingham
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
"LASIK Surgery is serious business - but it doesn't mean we can't have some fun along the way helping people as they wonder what it would be like to not have to wear glasses to see clearly at distance without them,EUR remarked Birmingham LASIK Surgeon .

and more »
..


Michelson Laser Vision Glasses & LASIK Facebook Contest in Birmingham - PR Web (press release)

Michelson Laser Vision Glasses & LASIK Facebook Contest in Birmingham
PR Web (press release)
"LASIK Surgery is serious business - but it doesn't mean we can't have some fun along the way helping people as they wonder what it would be like to not have to wear glasses to see clearly at distance without them,EUR remarked Birmingham LASIK Surgeon .

and more »
..






Technorati Tags: , ,