Laser vision correction has been performed in many countries around the world to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism since the 1980s. Several effective options for laser refractive surgery are available in our practice. Navigating the complex array of options can be difficult, but more choices also bring the opportunity to meet more of the needs of an individual patient. The choices can broadly be divided as it is illustrated by the diagram.
In a LASIK procedure, a device (keratone or laser) is used to create a flap in the cornea. This flap is lifted, and then laser energy is applied underneath to reshape the cornea. The flap is replaced and functions as a natural bandage. LASIK's main advantage over PRK is that there is little or no discomfort immediately after the procedure, and vision is usually clear within hours rather than days.
Both LASIK and PRK are used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, but PRK is suitable for people whose corneas are too thin or too curved to be good candidates for standard LASIK. PRK is an excellent procedure for those patients who want the safest vision correction procedure. Because PRK is a surface procedure, there is also no risk of surgical flap complications, which is rare but still count for majority of complications that occur with the LASIK procedure.Custom LASIK or PRK incorporates ultra-modern analysis, known as wavefront, to measure precisely how light travels through the eye. Excimer lasers with built-in wavefront analysis can detect and automatically adjust for subtle vision errors when laser energy is applied to reshape the cornea providing excellent quality of vision to those patients who are good candidates for this procedure.
Also Kagan Institute provides LASIK & PRK Care 1-Year Guarantee™, which includes 1 year of FREE follow up care after your laser vision correction procedure. A guarantee from Dr. Kagan that your care doesn’t end after your procedure, it merely begins.
Call our office TODAY at 323-937-2269 to schedule consultation with Dr. Kagan to find out which procedure is best for you!
