Procedures

Question 1

LASIK

Answer 1

Ocular maturity reached between 18-20 years old. Reshapes the cornea (the front of the eye) to change its focusing power. It’s a permanent solution that helps you see more naturally & is the most common vision correction procedure.

Question 2

Benefits of LASIK

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Virtually painless, quick recovery, safer than contacts, vision correction is permanent, freedom from glasses & contacts, saves lots of $$

Question 3

Candidates of LASIK

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• Astigmatism
• Myopia (nearshightedness)
• Hyperopia (farshightedness)

Question 4

Relax Smile

Answer 4

Changes the shape of the cornea by extracting a corneal lenticule. Is the latest addition to available vision correction techniques. May be a good option for those told they weren’t good candidates for LASIK.

Question 5

Benefits of Relax Smile

Answer 5

Comfortable, quick recovery, safer than contacts, vision correction is permanent, freedom from the hassle of glasses & contacts.

Question 6

Candidates for Relax Smile

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• Myopia (nearsightedness)

- Astigmatism

Question 7

Photorefractive Kereatectomy (PRK)

Answer 7

Reshapes the cornea to improve vision. Is effective, safe and has an extremely high patient satisfaction rate. Is an excellent alternative to LASIK and commonly performed on patients who are not lasik candidates such as having thin corneas.

Question 8

Benefits of PRK

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• virtually painless
• quick recovery
• safer than contacts
• vision correction is permanent
• freedom from glasses & contacts
• alternative for those who aren’t lasik candidates

Question 9

Candidates or PRK

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• Astigmatism
• Myopia (nearsightedness)
• Huperopia (farsightedness)

Question 10

Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)

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Removable lens implant that is a common alternative to LASIK & other refractive procedures

Question 11

Benefits of ICL

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• Removable option
• Quick procedure & recovery
• Freedom from glasses & contacts

Question 12

Candidates of ICL

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• Moderate to high myopia (nearsightedness)

- Astigmatism

Question 13

Monovision

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Vision correction is done in one eye, allowing you to see near & far without depending on any visual aids. Option for those 40+ wanting to avoid reading glasses. One eye used for distance & other used for near vision.

Question 14

Monovision Benefits

Answer 14

Virtually painless, quick recovery, safer than contacts, correction is permanent, freedom from glasses & contacts, Saves $$

Question 15

Candidates for Monovision

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• Astigmatism
• Myopia (nearsightedness)
• Hyperopia (farsightedness)
• DLS stage 1 (difficulty reading)

Question 16

Corneal Inlays

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Restores near vision & can free you from frustration with reading glasses. Inlay inserted into first layers of eye, known as the cornea.

Question 17

Benefits of corneal inlays

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Improves everyday vision- seeing text messages, computers, menus, and your watch. Provides a broader, more natural range of vision- from near to far- without blurry zones
- Long term solution

Question 18

Candidates for corneal inlays

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DLS stage 1

can be combined with other vision correction procedures

Question 19

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

Answer 19

Procedure that replaces the dysfunctional lens with a technologically advanced lens.
One simple procedure & prescription is corrected. Improves the yellowing, distorted lens, & prevents any future development of cataracts.

Question 20

RLE Benefits

Answer 20

• Prevents any future development of a cataract, see both near and far, reduces astigmatism, Reduces dependency on reading glasses & bifocals, permanent solution that lasts a lifetime.

Question 21

RLE Candidates

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Astigmatism
myopia (nearsightedness)
hyperopia (farsightedness)
DLS stage 1 & 2