Refractive Surgery: A Method to Correct Eye Defects
Refractive surgery is a procedure to correct or improve refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia. With advances in surgical procedures, the treatment of refractive errors has become more and more effective. These procedures are usually classified as corneal or intraocular surgical procedures. Eye reshading surgery is a safe treatment method that has been researched for many years with better and better results every day. Patients can smoothly return to their daily activities within a few days after laser treatment. Studies show that .52 of patients undergoing laser refractive surgery have postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity of 20/40 or better and .8 are satisfied with their postoperative results.
What are the Types of Laser Treatment for Eye Lines?
Surface Ablation Laser Surgery (PRK): It is an eximer laser procedure that involves lifting the corneal epithelium to reshape the corneal stroma. It is preferred as a safe option for patients with high myopia and thin corneal thickness.
No Touch Laser (TranskPRK): It is a laser treatment method applied without contact with the eye. The procedure is performed by instilling anesthetic drops into the eye and can be applied to patients with distance and near vision problems.
Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK): It is the most widely used laser technique for corneal refractive surgery. Starting with the creation of a corneal flap, the procedure is performed in a way that causes less discomfort and stromal inflammation.
Intralase LASIK (iLASIK): It is LASIK treatment with a technology that enables the creation of a personalized corneal flap. It offers high precision and reliability.
Refractive Lenticule Extraction (SMILE): It is a method approved by the FDA and used to treat myopia and astigmatism. Since no corneal flap is required, it provides an advantage in providing corneal stability.
Refractive surgery is a reliable treatment option that effectively corrects eye defects with modern technology. The method used depends on the patient's refractive error, corneal structure and surgical requirements.
