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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.
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Laser
In Situ Keratomileusis :
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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:
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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. |
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Photorefractive
Keratectomy:
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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):
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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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