WE OFFER SPECIAL EXPERTISE IN
• Comprehensive Eye Care • Small Incision Cataract Surgery • Treatment of Retinal and Diabetic Eye Disease • Advanced Glaucoma Testing and Treatment • Pediatric Ophthalmology • Strabismus (Eye Muscle) Surgery • Treatment of Corneal Disease • Corneal Transplant Surgery • Oculoplastic Surgery • Refractive Vision Correction Procedures • All-Laser LASIK with IntraLase • CustomVue LASIK and ASA (PRK) • Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) • Refractive Lens Exchange (including ReSTOR and ReZoom) • Radial Keratotomy (RK) • Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK) • Limbal Relaxing Incision (LRI)
LASIK CENTRAL GEORGIA
MULTIFOCAL AND TORIC LENS IMPLANTS
Other Refractive Procedures
If LASIK is not the correct solution for your vision, we are skilled and experienced in these alternatives:
LASEK/PRK (Advanced Surface Ablation)
Although most people are candidates for Laser Vision Correction, some have corneas that are too thin for LASIK. Vision correction procedures can still be performed for these patients by treating the surface of the cornea, without first creating a flap. These surface treatments can be described as Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA), and variations include LASEK and PRK. After surgery, most people experience more discomfort and have a longer visual recovery period compared to LASIK. Post-operative drugs must also be continued for a much longer period of time (several months) and protection from ultra-violet exposure is very important for approximately six months. Ultimately, the visual outcome is comparable to LASIK, which is usually excellent.
Refractive Lens Exchange (IOLs)
Refractive Lens Exchange is a non-laser corrective procedure in which the natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL), similar to cataract surgery. This procedure is for people with moderate to high degrees of nearsightedness or farsightedness. Refractive Lens Exchange is a permanent and maintenance-free vision correction option with a quick visual recovery time. The outcome of the surgery is predictable; plus, it eliminates the need for future cataract surgery and preserves the central cornea.
There are two basic types of IOLs available to use for Refractive Lens Exchange, a monofocal or a multifocal IOL. A monofocal IOL is designed to provide clear vision at only one depth, usually distance. A multifocal IOL is designed to provide a full range of vision, including distance and near. The ReSTOR IOL is a multifocal implant.
with ReSTOR® IOL
The ReSTOR multifocal IOL is designed to provide you with a full range of vision allowing you to see objects far away and up close. The ReSTOR IOL is ideal for people with nearsightedness or farsightedness in addition to presbyopia (loss of reading vision). This lens design allows for clear distance vision (watching children playing in the backyard), near vision (reading), and intermediate vision (computer work). You may therefore be more independent of glasses for daily tasks after having a Refractive Lens Exchange with the ReSTOR lens.
Phakic Intraocular Lens
A phakic intraocular lens can be used to treat a wide range of nearsightedness and farsightedness. The procedure involves inserting an implant called an intraocular lens (IOL) into the eye’s anterior chamber (the area in front of the pupil), or into the posterior chamber (the area between the iris and the normal lens). The eye’s natural lens is left in place. The majority of patients achieve a significant increase in uncorrected visual acuity. The initial use of these implants will be for people that are too nearsighted for LASIK or have corneas that are too thin for LASIK.
Radial Keratotomy (RK)
Radial Keratotomy is a surgical procedure used to decrease nearsightedness. During the procedure, radial incisions are made in the cornea of the eye with a precise diamond blade set to a particular depth. The number of incisions and their location is determined by the degree of nearsightedness. These incisions allow the sides of the cornea to curve outward, flattening the central portion of the cornea. The result is that the focal point of the eye is closer to the retina, and distance vision is improved.
Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK)
Astigmatic Keratotomy is a surgical procedure that corrects astigmatism by making one or two incisions at the steepest part of the cornea. These incisions cause the cornea to relax and form a more rounded shape, thus improving uncorrected vision. This procedure is for people with a low degree of astigmatism.
Limbal Relaxing Incision (LRI)
Limbal relaxing incisions are a modification of astigmatic keratotomy (AK), a procedure to treat astigmatism. Incisions are placed on the far peripheral aspect of the cornea (the limbus), resulting in a more rounded cornea. Astigmatism is reduced, and uncorrected vision is improved. LRI can be performed either at the time of cataract surgery or as an independent procedure.
