Refractive Eye Surgery Evaluation

Refractive eye surgery is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting vision defects (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia). It is also called vision correction surgery or laser eye surgery. There are different types of refractive eye surgery namely;

1. LASIK: Laser in-situ keratomileusis

2. PRK: Photorefractive keratectomy

3. LASEK: Laser Epithelial keratomileusis

4. RLE: Refractive lens exchange

5. Epi-LASIK

6. Epi-LASEK

7. PRELEX: Presbyopic lens exchange

8. Intacs or ICR: Intracorneal ring segments

9. Phakic Intraocular lens implants

10. RK: Radial keratotomy

11. AK or LRI: Astigmatic keratotomy

Most types of vision correction surgery reshape the cornea whiles other procedures replaces the crystalline lens in the eye. Our eye doctors are skilled in the pre-surgical evaluation and the post-surgical care of refractive eye surgery. Visit us today to know which of the procedures will be suitable for you.