What are the alternatives to LASIK?

Our list of services today include not only LASIK with the Allegretto WaveLight and theVISX Star S4 CustomVue, but Verisyse Implantable Lenses, 'Care-Free' Cataract Surgery, and LASEK for thin corneas. Call us today at 1-800-878-9519 and find out which procedure is right for you.  more

To make an appointment for a consultation to discuss the different vision correction alternatives that may suit you, call 800LaserDr (527-3737) and we will connect you to a highly-qualified laser vision correction specialist near you, so you can be on your way to clear vision.  more

Everyone may not be interested in LASIK and LASIK may not be the best procedure for everyone. Common alternatives which most patients are familiar with are glasses and contact lenses. Newer contact lenses inclucing bifocal and toric lenses can treat presbyopia. Other alternatives are CLE (clear lens extraction), PRK, RK LTK (laserthermal keratoplasty) and Corneal Rings. CLE is best for older patients, those developing cataracts, those with extreme astigmatism, myopia or hyperopia or those concerned about presbyopia. The procedure is virtually identical to cataract surgery (the most common surgery in seniors). Now there are implants that can treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism. The other procedures have been replaced by LASIK or are uncommon.