Laser Procedures
LASIK Eye Surgery (laser insitu keratomilieusis)
Lasik Eye Surgery is a laser ablation under a hinged flap of corneal tissue. Lasik eye surgery is used to correct myopia and hypermetropia together with associated astigmatism.
Surface Laser Treatment PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy)
PRK is a laser ablation on the corneal surface. PRK is used to correct lower amounts of myopia and hypermetropia with associated astigmatism and can be a safe alternative for patients who are unsuitable for LASIK Eye Surgery. A ‘bandage’ contact lens will be in place until the corneal surface heals.
Astigmatic Keratotomy AK (Astigmatic Keratotomy)
Astigmatic Keratotomy involves a corneal incision used to correct large amounts of astigmatism. It can be used alone or in conjunction with LASIK Eye Surgery.
PTK (Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy)
PTK is a therapeutic treatment for various corneal conditions but is not intended as a refractive treatment. This can be used alone or in conjunction with PRK.
UV Light (Ultra Violet Light with Corneal Collagen Cross Linking)
UV Light is used to treat patients with a condition known as Keratoconus. This is a hereditary and degenerative condition that causes the cornea to thin and protrude into a cone-like shape.
Intacs
Intacs are also used to treat Keratoconus. The procedure involves inserting clear, semi circular rings in the periphery of the cornea to improve its shape.
LASIK with Intralase
With Intralase, pulses of laser light create your corneal flap, which is then lifted so the next step of LASIK – the reshaping of your cornea – can be performed. When your LASIK treatment is over, the flap is securely repositioned in to place.
Step 1 Only takes 15-30 seconds
Using an ”inside-out” process, the Intralase laser is precisely focused to a point within the cornea, where thousands of microscopic bubbles are formed to define the architecture of the intracorneal surface and the resulting flap.
The surgeon controls flap diameter, depth, hinge location and width, and side-cut architecture. The Intralase FS laser allows the surgeon to vary these factors to suit each individual patient.
Bubbles are then stacked along the edge up to the corneal surface, completing step one.
Step 2
The physician then exposes the prepared corneal bed for excimer laser treatment by lifting the flap.
The LASIK procedure is complete when the flap is securely repositioned on its bevelled edge.
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