What is LASIK?
What are the alternatives to LASIK?
What is PRK?
What is CLE?

What is LASIK?

LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is the most common vision correction 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 Wade Boggs. People worldwide have reduced or eliminated their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. In fact 98% of patients can drive without glasses after Laser Vision Correction!

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. More about LASIK...

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. We are pleased to offer most of these technologies.

What is PRK?

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a two-step procedure where 1) the epithelium (surface cells) is removed then 2) then the Excimer laser is used to sculpt the surface of the cornea. More about PRK

What is CLE?

CLE (Clear Lens Extraction) is best for patients over 60, 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. Furthermore, if necessary, the results of CLE can be fine tuned with LASIK.

The other procedures have been replaced by LASIK or are uncommon.