Refrective Surgery

LASIK remains our most commonly performed refractive procedure. LASIK combines 2 refractive surgery techniques: keratomileusis and LASER photoablation. The procedure consists, in essence, of raising a thin flap of the superficial anterior part of the cornea followed by corneal sculpting with the EXCIMER LASER according to the desired vision correction.

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What is Refrective Surgery?

Refractive eye surgery is optional eye surgery used to improve the refractive state of the eye and decrease or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses. This can include various methods of surgical remodeling of the cornea (keratomileusis), lens implantation or lens replacement. The most common methods today use excimer lasers to reshape the curvature of the cornea. Refractive eye surgeries are used to treat common vision disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism.The Excimer Laser uses a rare gas mixture to emit laser light with a wavelength of 193nm that is capable of removing molecules of tissue without producing heat or burns. This correction process is called "photoablation," signifying, in essence, the vaporization of tissue by LASER light.

Lasik Surgery

ICL Surgery

Lasik Surgery

With its ability to safely deliver to a wide range of patients the opportunity to return to work the following day without glasses or contact lenses, LASIK remains our most commonly performed refractive procedure. LASIK combines 2 refractive surgery techniques: keratomileusis and LASER photoablation. The procedure consists, in essence, of raising a thin flap of the superficial anterior part of the cornea followed by corneal sculpting with the EXCIMER LASER according to the desired vision correction.

The Excimer Laser uses a rare gas mixture to emit laser light with a wavelength of 193nm that is capable of removing molecules of tissue without producing heat or burns. This correction process is called "photoablation," signifying, in essence, the vaporization of tissue by LASER light.

Lasik Vision Correction Procedure

The Lasik procedure is performed under topical anesthesia (drops only). When finished, the patient returns home with the eye unpatched. With laser vision correction, both eyes may be operated on the same day, if the patient desires. The vast majority of laser vision patients can see well enough to drive the day after their procedure, and pain is usually minimal. The best vision correction candidates have less than 10 diopters of myopia, less than 4 diopters of hyperopia, and less than 4 diopters of astigmatism. Under some circumstances higher lasik eye corrections may be corrected, but the predictability, efficacy, and safety begin to diminish. Serious complications with long-term adverse sequelae are rare.

Wavefront/Custom Laser vision Correction

Custom ablations or wavefront treatments may be performed with either lasik or surface ablation. These treatments are designed to correct optical abnormalities (known as “higher order aberrations”) in addition to myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. While customized treatments may be used on most laser refractive surgery patients, they are of particular benefit for patients who have higher levels of higher order aberrations or larger pupil sizes preoperatively.

There are some patients that come for consultations regarding unwanted visual side effects that developed following their laser refractive procedure. The wavefront technology can be used to measure the higher order aberrations in these eyes, and a wavefront-guided custom LASIK or surface ablation retreatment can be performed therapeutically. Therapeutic wavefront retreatments are capable of, among other things, enlarging small optical zones or correcting decentered ablations that may have created unwanted visual symptoms such as nighttime glare or halos.

Surface Avlation (Photorefractive Keratectomy(PRK),EPI-LASIK, and LASEK)

Surface ablation is the term used to refer to classic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK), and Epi-Lasik, depending on whether or not the epithelium is removed and discarded (PRK) or removed and reposited (Lasek and Epi-Lasik). The surface ablation procedures have sometimes been referred to as “Flapless Lasik.” With surface ablation, the same EXCIMER laser used in LASIK is employed to sculpt the cornea and the visual results are equivalent.

In order to apply laser energy to the permanent portion of the surface of the cornea, the very top layer of temporary cells, the corneal epithelium, must be removed. The corneal epithelium, will heal in approximately 3 days after surgery. A clear, prescription free contact lens is placed on the eye for the few days that it takes the epithelium to regenerate. While the surface ablation procedures, like LASIK, are essentially painless, it is common for surface ablation patients to experience 24 to 36 hours of tearing, light sensitivity, and discomfort following their procedure. Special eyedrops and medications are given to help keep patients as comfortable as possible.

While custom ablation confers incremental gains in safety compared to LASIK, most patients who are good laser vision correction candidates for LASIK prefer its quicker recovery. Surface ablation is most commonly reserved for situations in which a patient’s cornea is too thin or irregularly shaped for LASIK. Surface ablation is able to correct the same levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism as LASIK.

The ultimate visual outcomes with the surface ablation techniques (PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK) mirror those with LASIK, but it takes longer for the results to be realized. Most surface ablation patients are able to return to work 4 to 5 days after their vision procedure, but will likely still experience some blurring and visual fluctuations during the subsequent three weeks. While the military is beginning to allow laser refractive procedures for its recruits, there have been some situations where certain divisions (ie: Special Forces) may only undergo surface ablation and not LASIK.

ICL(Implantable Collamer Lens)

Implanting an ICL requires surgery. A surgeon places the lens between the eye's natural lens and colored iris. The lens works the eye's existing lens to bend (refract) light on the retina, which produces clearer vision. The ICL is made of plastic and a collagen called collamer

What is ICL eye surgery?

An Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is an artificial lens that’s permanently implanted in the eye.
The lens is used to treat:

Myopia (Nearsightedness)

Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

Astigmatism

Implanting an ICL requires surgery. A surgeon places the lens between the eye’s natural lens and colored iris. The lens works the eye’s existing lens to bend (refract) light on the retina, which produces clearer vision. The ICL is made of plastic and a collagen called collamer. It’s a type of phakic introcular lens. “Phakic” refers to how the lens is placed in the eye without taking out the natural lens. Though ICL surgery isn’t necessary to correct vision problems, it can eliminate or reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. It’s also a possible alternative for people who can’t get laser eye surgery. But like most procedures, ICL surgery isn’t for everyone.

ICL(Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery

You’ll visit your ophthalmologist one week before the surgery. They’ll use a laser to make tiny holes between the front of your eye (anterior chamber) and natural lens. This will prevent pressure and fluid buildup in the eye after the procedure. You might also be given antibiotics or anti-inflammatory eye drops several days before surgery.

The procedure is done by an eye surgeon. Generally, here’s what happens:

You’ll lie down on your back. You’ll be given a mild topical or local anesthetic. This numbs your eye so you won’t feel anything.
You might be given a mild sedative to help you relax. You might also get an injection around the eye to temporarily stop you from moving it.
Your surgeon will clean the eye and the area around it. Your eyelids will be held open with a tool called a lid speculum.
Your surgeon will make a small incision in your eye. They’ll put a lubricant to protect your cornea.
They’ll insert the ICL through the incision. The lens is very thin, so it might be folded then unfolded in the eye.
Your surgeon will remove the lubricant. Depending on the incision, they might close the opening with small stitches.
They’ll put eye drops or ointment in the eye, then cover it with an eye patch.

Procedure

The procedure takes 20 to 30 minutes. After, you’ll be taken to a recovery room where you’ll be closely monitored for a few hours. Your doctor might prescribe eye drops or oral medication for the pain. You can go home the same day, but you’ll need to have a ride. You’ll have a follow-up appointment the next day. Your surgeon will examine the eye and check on your progress. Within the next year, you’ll have follow-up visits 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery. Your doctor will also have you return for regular checkups once a year.

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The World's Fastest Excimer Laser which minimizes dehydration of the corneal bed to increase treatment outcome accuracy. That means better vision. The fastest Eye Tracker available, moving 10 times faster than the eye is capable of to ensure the laser correction is always placed where it should be.

Slit Lamp

The binocular slit-lamp examination provides a stereoscopic magnified view of the eye structures in detail, enabling anatomical diagnoses to be made for a variety of eye conditions. A second, hand-held lens is used to examine the retina. A slit-lamp exam is usually done during a regular checkup with your eye doctor before the cataract surgery procedure.

NC Tonometer

NC Tonometer is used to perform Tonometry. Tonometry is a quick and simple test that checks the pressure inside your eyes. The results can help your doctor see if you're at risk for glaucoma. The pressure inside your eye is called intraocular pressure (IOP).

20D/90D LENS

This lens provides ultra resolution with radinal image with the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope during clinical practice or in the operating room.

Direct/indirect opthalmoscope

Ophthalmoscopy is a test that look at the back of the eye called the fundus. The fundus consists of the retina, optic disc and blood vessels.

A direct ophthalmoscope is a device that produces an unreversed or upright image of around 15 x magnification.

An indirect ophthalmoscope produces a reversed or inverted image with 2 to 5 x magnification.

Topography

Corneal topography is a procedure used to monitor and measure changes that may occur to the shape and integrity of the cornea of your eye.

Optical coptical coherence tonography(OCT)

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an imaging method used to generate a picture of the back of the eye, called the retina. OCT uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina. The OCT is an excellent way to visualize the different layers of the retina and optic nerve in the eye. OCT is routinely used during check-up of patients with glaucoma.

Pachymeter

A pachymeter is a medical device used by the doctor to do a test called pachymetry. It is a simple, quick, painless test to measure the thickness of your cornea. With this measurement, your doctor can better understand your IOP reading, and develop a treatment plan that is right for your condition. The procedure takes only about few minutes to measure both eyes.

ICL / IPCL

The ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens is a synthetic lens that is comparable in operate as a lens system, associated in structure it closely resembles an lens ...

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Lasik Machine - Wavelight Excimer Laser

The World's Fastest Excimer Laser which minimizes dehydration of the corneal bed to increase treatment outcome accuracy. That means better vision. The fastest Eye Tracker available, moving 10 times faster than the eye is capable of to ensure the laser correction is always placed where it should be.

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Slit Lamp

The binocular slit-lamp examination provides a stereoscopic magnified view of the eye structures in detail, enabling anatomical diagnoses to be made for a variety of eye conditions. A second, hand-held lens is used to examine the retina. A slit-lamp exam is usually done during a regular checkup with your eye doctor before the cataract surgery procedure.

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NC Tonometer

NC Tonometer is used to perform Tonometry. Tonometry is a quick and simple test that checks the pressure inside your eyes. The results can help your doctor see if you're at risk for glaucoma. The pressure inside your eye is called intraocular pressure (IOP).

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20D/90D LENS

This lens provides ultra resolution with radinal image with the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope during clinical practice or in the operating room.

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DIRECT / INDIRECT OPHTHALMOSCOPE

Ophthalmoscopy is a test that look at the back of the eye called the fundus. The fundus consists of the retina, optic disc and blood vessels.

A direct ophthalmoscope is a device that produces an unreversed or upright image of around 15 x magnification.

An indirect ophthalmoscope produces a reversed or inverted image with 2 to 5 x magnification.

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TOPOGRAPHY

Corneal topography is a procedure used to monitor and measure changes that may occur to the shape and integrity of the cornea of your eye.

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OPTICAL COHERENCE TONOGRAPHY (OCT)

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an imaging method used to generate a picture of the back of the eye, called the retina. OCT uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina. The OCT is an excellent way to visualize the different layers of the retina and optic nerve in the eye. OCT is routinely used during check-up of patients with glaucoma.

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PACHYMETER

A pachymeter is a medical device used by the doctor to do a test called pachymetry. It is a simple, quick, painless test to measure the thickness of your cornea. With this measurement, your doctor can better understand your IOP reading, and develop a treatment plan that is right for your condition. The procedure takes only about few minutes to measure both eyes.

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ICL / IPCL

The ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens is a synthetic lens that is comparable in operate as a lens system, associated in structure it closely resembles an lens.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of refractive surgery?

There are various surgical procedures for correcting your eye’s focusing ability by reshaping the cornea, or clear front part of your eye. The most widely performed type of refractive surgery are LASIK where the doctor makes a flap in the outer layer of the cornea to get access to the tissue underneath and a laser is used to reshape the cornea, PRK where the laser ablation is done without flap creation and ICL, which involves implanting a lens inside your eye.

Is refractive surgery same as lasik?

No, there are other types of Refractive surgeries also, though LASIK is the most common.

Is refractive surgery safe?

Refractive surgeries are one of the safest elective surgical procedures available today and various research estimate the rate of complications from refractive surgery to be less than 1 percent.

Does refractive surgery improve vision?

Over 80% of people who undergo refractive surgery no longer need to use glasses or contact lens post the surgery for most of their activities.

Which refractive surgery is best?

After a thorough examination and discussion with your ophthalmologist, you can decide on the procedure or surgery best suited for your eyes and vision needs. There is no universally-accepted, best method for correcting refractive errors.

How much does refractive surgery cost?

The cost of your refractive surgery will depend on the procedure or type of surgery that you decide on after discussing your lifestyle and vision needs with your ophthalmologist.

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