Vision Solutions

What is LASIK?

LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a procedure whereby a thin flap of the cornea is created allowing an Excimer laser to sculpt the inside layers of the cornea. Over one million nearsighted people including sports stars such as Tiger Woods and Troy Aikman. People worldwide have reduced or ended their dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

LASIK is a procedure for the treatment of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and or astigmatism.

LASIK is technology's most advanced laser procedure. LASIK is the most accurate, rapid, and painless vision correction method available.

LASIK patients report minimal discomfort and generally enjoy rapid visual recovery. Following a LASIK procedure most patients are able to resume most of their normal activities the following day.

What are the alternatives to LASIK?

Everyone may not be interested in LASIK and LASIK may not be the best procedure for everyone. Common alternatives which most patients are familiar with are glasses and contact lenses. Newer contact lenses inclucing bifocal and toric lenses can treat presbyopia.

Other alternatives are CLE (clear lens extraction), PRK, RK LTK (laserthermal keratoplasty) and Corneal Rings.

CLE is best for older patients, those developing cataracts, those with extreme astigmatism, myopia or hyperopia or those concerned about presbyopia. The procedure is virtually identical to cataract surgery (the most common surgery in seniors). Now there are implants that can treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism.

The other procedures have been replaced by LASIK or are uncommon.