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Laser Vision Correction
Which Procedure is right for Me ?
There are many different procedures that are available for laser refractive surgery, and the acronyms can be as puzzling as they are numerous from LASIK, LASEK, PRK, and customized/wavefront guided LASIK as well as IntraLase technology. Eye Associates surgeons Dr John Males and Dr Geoffrey Cohn will be able to recommend the procedure that suits your expectations, anatomy and budget.
At the time of your consult you will have your vision checked by one of our orthoptists who will then perform additional testing to measure the exact shape, curve and thickness of your cornea, the power of your glasses and the volume of tears you produce. Your doctor will then examine the front and back of your eyes. They will then discuss the results of your previous testing and make their recommendations to you as to what would procedure would be of greatest benefit for you.
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Advances in refractive surgery
Laser vision correction has been steadily advancing in recent times with an emphasis on safety and improved quality of vision. The technology used today has several important improvements over previous technology. Firstly, customized wavefront guided treatments allow the laser to correct for ocular aberrations unique to each eye. These aberrations are measured prior to surgery and programmed into the excimer laser allowing for customized treatment. Further enhancing the safety and precision of laser vision correction is iris registration. An iris ‘fingerprint’ taken prior to surgery is used to identify the patients’ eye and precisely align the eye, compensating for any unexpected rotation of the eye when lying down.
IntraLase technology now allows for a blade free procedure where all incisions are performed by laser rather than using a kerotome, or blade to create the initial incisions. This procedure is recomended for people who have previously been worried by items touching, or coming into close contact with their eyes.
Refractive surgery is not all about laser vision correction. Cataract surgery patients now have more choices with regards to intraocular lenses to improve their vision. Standard intraocular lenses are now available which not only give good visual acuity, but also reduce ocular aberrations. This results in a better quality of vision in low light and low contrast conditions. Multifocal lenses, much like multifocal spectacles, allow patients to be mostly or completely free of spectacles after cataract surgery.
As with all surgery, it is most important to communicate with the patient the aims of surgery and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of any particular lens, and tailor the surgery based on patient preference.
