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LASIK eye surgery is a complicated process. There are many different types. Here is a review of the different procedures of LASIK.
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LASIK Eye Surgery LASIK Eye Surgery ProceduresProcedures
Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery
Bladeless LASIK is when a silent computer-guided laser is used to create a customized corneal flap. It allows surgeons to treat a wider variety of patients, such as patients with thin corneas.
Bladeless LASIK
Custom LASIK Eye SurgeryYour cornea is like a fingerprint; no two are alike. Custom LASIK creates a customized map for each eye. This allows for treatment of tiny imperfections in the eye that can impact quality of vision. Custom LASIK improves night vision and is more suitable for those requiring higher levels of precision and treatment accuracy than Conventional LASIK can provide.
Custom LASIK
Conventional LASIK Eye SurgeryThe original LASIK procedure, Conventional LASIK is when your prescription is manually entered into the laser and the surgeon uses a blade to create the corneal flap.
Conventional LASIK
Monovision Monovision is when you and your doctor may decide to leave one eye slightly nearsighted before performing LASIK. It is generally elected by people who have already elected monovision correction with their contacts.
Monovision
PRKPRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) utilizes the excimer laser, like LASIK, to shape the curvature of the eye and treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. A PRK procedure differs from LASIK as it is performed on the surface of the eye and no flap is created. It is suitable for people with larger pupils, thin corneas, dry eyes and those who have other corneal issues.
PRK
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