K e v i n    L.   S u l l i v a n,   MD
7447 West Talcott Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois  60631

Phone: (773) 775-0811    Fax: (773) 775-0818

 Four Common Types of Refractive 
 Surgery 

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The following is a very brief summary of the named procedures.

To find out more about each one, and to determine which, if any
would be beneficial to you, please contact our office.

We will be happy to make an appointment for you to come in and
have a complete evaluation done.

 Laser In Situ Keratomileusis : 

Also called LASIK, this procedure uses both microsurgical and eximer laser technology to correct vision dysfunctions.  A small flap is made in the cornea and folded back.  The laser is then used to remove a thin layer of tissue from the exposed surface.  The flap is replaced and will heal back into position without the need for any stitches.


 Astigmatic Keratotomy: 

This is a microsurgical procedure used to make deep, curvilinear patterned incisions in the cornea.  This will flatten the cornea out in areas which are too steeply curved.

 Photorefractive Keratectomy: 

This is the process of removing precise amounts of corneal tissue using the eximer laser.  Photorefractive Keratectomy affects only the outermost layer of the eye.


 Radial Keratotomy (RK): 

This procedure is used to steepen or bow the curvature of the cornea by making radial incisions through it.  This has the potential to reduce, or completely eliminate your need for corrective lenses for distance vision.


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K e v i n    L.   S u l l i v a n,   MD
7447 West Talcott Ave, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois  60631

Phone: (773) 775-0811
Fax: (773) 775-0818

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