Intacs is a recent and revolutionary corneal ring prescription insert that is entirely reversible. Thus, patients who elect to have Intacs are not “locked in” to the procedure forever, as are patients who undergo other refractive procedures such as LASIK and PRK. Vision correction with Intacs entails implanting the micro-thin intracorneal rings into the cornea…
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Implantable contact lenses, known as phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) to ophthalmologists, are presently being investigated as another refractive procedure. Phakic IOLs hold promise as potentially a powerful refractive tool with almost unlimited potential to correct refractive errors (nearsightedness and farsightedness). At the present time, Phakic IOLs are expected to gain wide acceptance from ophthalmologists who…
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One of the newest procedures in vision correction is Epithelial Keratomileusis (Epilasik). Epilasik is similar to LASIK, but the flap is created in using a different method by temporarily removing only the top layer of the cornea (epithelium). Approximately thirty-five percent less tissue is removed using Epilasik. Now, the patients who have thin corneas…
Read article LASEK (laser epithelial Keratomileusis) is a relatively new procedure that is technically a variation of PRK. It is also called epithelial LASIK or E-LASIK. LASEK is used mostly for people with corneas that are too thin or too flat for LASIK. It was developed to reduce the chance of complications that occur when the flap…
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LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure. A wide range of myopia, Hyperopia, and astigmatism can be corrected by the LASIK procedure. It is a delicate surgical procedure that allows for a very predictable healing response. Why is it so popular? LASIK has advantages over other procedures, including a relative lack of pain…
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Femtolasik The Femtolasik introduces femtosecond laser technology to ophthalmology. Femtolaser technology makes Lasik even safer and more accurate. It is used in a LASIK variation called Femtolasik to create the corneal flap under which cornea is reshaped to correct vision. In traditional Lasik, surgeons use a metal blade called a Microkeratome to create the flap. Although surgical complications during…
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