What is laser vision correction?
Laser vision correction is a procedure that uses the VISX Star laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. During treatment, the laser’s cool beam of ultraviolet light removes a small amount of tissue, usually less than the thickness of a human hair. Short pulses of this cool beam laser light change the curvature of the cornea, allowing images to be more sharply focused on the retina.
Laser vision correction is an advanced form of eye surgery in which the ablating energy of an excimer laser is used to alter the shape of a patient’s cornea, thereby correcting refractive error. Currently, the most popular form of laser vision correction is LASIK surgery. However, PRK, the forerunner of LASIK, can be used as an alternative method of laser vision correction for many individuals who are not ideal candidates for the LASIK procedure.
Laser Vision Correction (LVC) uses a computer controlled laser to precisely reshape the cornea (the front surface of the eye) so that light will focus properly on the retina (the back of the eye). Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) and Epi-LASEK are all types of Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Belajic or Dr. Norcott can discuss which is best for you.
Laser Vision Correction involves changing the shape of the cornea (front surface of the eye) using one of a variety of micro-surgical techniques. The main goal is to modify the shape of the eye so that light will focus properly on the Retina (back of the eye, like the film of a camera). Commonly performed laser procedures currently include LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis), EPI-LASIK and LASEK.
