What is laser vision correction?

It is an outpatient treatment that uses a cool beam of light to gently reshape the surface of the eye - the cornea - thereby improving vision. The light gently pulses to remove a microscopic amount of tissue, modifying the curvature of the cornea, allowing images to be more sharply focused on the retina. Our facility uses the LADARVision "flying spot" laser, with the only patented laser radar eye tracker. Even when you are unaware, your eyes are constantly making fine movements, many of which are beyond your control. LADARVision technology developed by NASA tracks eye movements at a rate of 4000 samples per second thereby maintaining accurate placement of the beam, offering precision treatment. We use only the latest technological advances and our surgeons have performed thousands of LASIK procedures. In fact our surgeons have had LASIK performed on themselves.  more

Laser vision correction is a revolutionary medical procedure that allows most people freedom from glasses or contact lenses. A cool beam of laser light microscopically reshapes the front contour of the eye, the cornea, improving its focus. LASIK is the technical name of the most common laser vision correction procedure used in recent years. PRK is another type of laser vision correction and is very similar.  more

Laser vision correction is a procedure that improves vision by permanently changing the shape of the cornea (the clear covering of the front of the eye) with a laser. Often referred to as LASIK (an acronym for the medical term laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis), it is the most commonly performed type of laser procedure and an effective treatment for a wide range of vision problems.  more

Laser Vision Correction involves changing the shape of the cornea (front surface of the eye) using one of a variety of micro-surgical techniques. The main goal is to modify the shape of the eye so that light will focus properly on the Retina (back of the eye, like the film of a camera). Commonly performed laser procedures currently include LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis), EPI-LASIK and LASEK.

Laser Vision Correction uses a computer controlled laser to precisely reshape the cornea (the front surface of the eye) so that light will focus properly on the retina (the back of the eye). Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) and Epi-LASEK are all types of Laser Vision Correction. Your eye doctor can discuss which is best for you.  more

Laser Vision Correction procedures are used to correct vision problems of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. These problems occur when the eye is not able to bring images to proper focus inside the eye. Refractive surgery or laser vision correction are general terms that commonly refer to two different procedures: photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK) or LASIK. LASIK has recently become the preferred corrective procedure for most cases of vision correction.  more

Laser Vision Correction (LVC) uses a computer controlled laser to precisely reshape the cornea (the front surface of the eye) so that light will focus properly on the retina (the back of the eye). Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) and Epi-LASEK are all types of Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Belajic or Dr. Norcott can discuss which is best for you.

Laser vision correction is an advanced form of eye surgery in which the ablating energy of an excimer laser is used to alter the shape of a patient's cornea, thereby correcting refractive error. Currently, the most popular form of laser vision correction is LASIK surgery. However, PRK, the forerunner of LASIK, can be used as an alternative method of laser vision correction for many individuals who are not ideal candidates for the LASIK procedure.

Laser vision correction is the most advanced, precise method of sight correction available in the world today. The excimer laser is capable of making microscopic changes to the surface of the eye (the cornea). It effectively reshapes the Cornea® to correct visual deficiencies like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. The excimer laser is known as a "cool" laser because it doesn't burn any tissue. It delivers a controlled frequency of light that causes the molecules on the surface of the eye to detach and disperse into the atmosphere. These molecular changes, though minute, are enough to correct deficient vision. There is no visible change in the appearance of the eye. This microscopic modification of the Cornea® takes only a few minutes to complete. The laser is controlled by computer to deliver just the right amount of energy to make the necessary changes in the shape of the eye. The accuracy of the excimer laser is unparalleled, and has helped ...  more

Laser vision correction is a procedure that uses the VISX Star laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. During treatment, the laser's cool beam of ultraviolet light removes a small amount of tissue, usually less than the thickness of a human hair. Short pulses of this cool beam laser light change the curvature of the cornea, allowing images to be more sharply focused on the retina.