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Trasitional LASIK
In LASIK, a special device called a microkeratome is used to create a thick corneal flap. The flap is retracted and the laser applied on the remaining corneal bed. The flap is then returned to its original position. The cornea has special properties that allow the flap to bond naturally without the use of stitches. LASIK is the most popular laser procedure because of the quick healing time, immediate visual improvement and minimal discomfort associated with the procedure. One day after LASIK, patients see very well, experience almost no pain and can return to their usual activities. Femtosecond LASIK
IntraLase is a new state of the art laser treatment that cuts the LASIK corneal flap by using a femtosecond laser. Normal LASIK treatments use a mechanical device, called a microkeratome, which uses a blade to produce the LASIK flap.
This "No Blade" procedure produces a flap that is much more precise in depth, is cleaner, more accurate and is thinner. This results in many benefits to the LASIK patient.
The major benefit is that all suitable prescriptions can now be treated with bladeless technology, thus eliminating the induced distortion and possibility of serious complications associated with the creation of the flap by manual blade. More patients achieve 20:20 vision or better; fewer patients lose sharpness of vision. Both short term and long term safety are improved upon. Increased confidence for both the doctor and patient lessens stress and anxiety. Both mechanical breakdown and human error are reduced. EPILASIK
EpiLASIK is the newest technique in laser refractive surgery. The same microkeratome utilized in LASIK is used to create an ultrathin flap composed of epithelial cells (surface cells of the cornea). This ultrathin flap is retracted, laser applied and repositioned back over the cornea. We place a bandage contact lens to protect the cornea. Post-op pain is less compared to PRK and LASEK. The cornea heals in three days and vision improves in one week. It is believed that Epilasik combines the advantages of both LASIK and PRK/LASEK.
Corneal Cross Linking
Non-invasive procedure to treat individuals with weak corneas (central or peripheral) disqualified from laser correction e.g. keratoconus, peripheral marginal degeneration.
Conductive Keratoplasty
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is an advanced method for vision correction using controlled-release radiofrequency energy to gently reshape the cornea and to provide long-lasting vision correction.
CK treatment can restore your youthful vision and let you once again enjoy life naturally without glasses. CK treats people developing presbyopia, a condition where the eye’s natural lens loses elasticity through aging. Note this is a different condition to long sight or hyperopia. When you reach your mid forties reading material gets harder to see - you have to hold things farther away to be able to read them clearly. Soon your arms are too short and an expensive trip to the opticians is needed. The cause is that the muscles inside the eye become stiff with age. It affects everybody eventually! Your distance vision is not affected by age unless you are long sighted.
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