For millions of people, corrective eye surgery has dramatically changed the way they see the world. Driving, swimming, hiking, and even simply waking up in the morning becomes clearer – without glasses or contact lenses.
iLasik eye surgery is suitable for treating nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. If you are not completely satisfied with contact lenses or glasses, refractive eye surgery may be an option to consider. Several factors are considered in determining candidacy for refractive surgery:
- Amount of refractive error (or necessary correction)
- Age of patient (at least 18 years of age)
- Stability of refractive error
- Health of eyes
Unlikely candidates are those under 18 years of age, a history of corneal surgery or scarring, or having sight in only one eye.
We know the decision to have corrective eye surgery is a big one, so we take great care to determine what’s best for you as our patient. We offer bladeless LASIK eye surgery using the IntraLase Bladeless LASIK Surgery (iLASIK) method. This bladeless, computer-guided technology is 100% more accurate than most of the mechanical microkeratomes (hand-held devices with a thin metal blade) that eye surgeons may also use to create a corneal flap. This method has been used successfully on hundreds of thousands of eyes and we trust this advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. Our commitment is to provide you with the ultimate in comfort, safety, and outstanding vision. iLASIK can help you achieve all of this, while delivering the added assurance of knowing you are being treated with the most advanced technology available.
We also offer PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), Refractive Lens Exchange and the Implantable Collamer Lens.
Choosing to undergo LASIK eye surgery is not a small decision. You can trust in Drs. Fine, Hoffman and Sims to conduct your LASIK eye surgery successfully.
Call us to set up your complimentary iLasik Consultation, 541-687-2110
iLASIK
We offer bladeless LASIK eye surgery using the IntraLase Bladeless LASIK Surgery (iLASIK) method. This bladeless, computer-guided technology is 100% more accurate than most of the mechanical microkeratomes (hand-held devices with a thin metal blade) that eye surgeons may also use to create a corneal flap. This method has been used successfully on hundreds of thousands of eyes and we trust this advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. Our commitment is to provide you with the ultimate in comfort, safety, and outstanding vision. iLASIK can help you achieve all of this, while delivering the added assurance of knowing you are being treated with the most advanced technology available.
PRK
PRK, which stands for photorefractive keratectomy (photo means “light,” kerat- means “cornea,” -ectomy means “cutting”). The procedure is done with an excimer laser, to change the curvature of the cornea. The difference between the PRK and iLASIK is that with PRK, the laser reshapes the outside surface of the cornea, while with iLASIK a thin flap of corneal tissue is created then gently folded back after the laser procedure is complete.
After surgery, a “bandage” contact lens will be placed on your eye, and the eye will be covered by a clear protective eye shield. You will need to wear the contact lens until the corneal surface heals, usually 3-4 days. At that point, you should notice an improvement in vision, which should get even better over the following weeks.
The best candidates for PRK eye surgery have mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism. PRK refractive surgery is also suitable for higher prescriptions. You must be over the age of 18, in good healthy physically and have healthy corneas.
Implantable Collamer Lens
The Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is an intraocular lens implant designed for correction of moderate to high nearsightedness or farsightedness. The ICL is designed to be permanently implanted inside the eye behind the iris (colored portion of the eye) but resting in front of the natural crystalline lens. The lens cannot be felt inside the eye and does not require maintenance.
The best candidates for ICL surgery have moderate to high nearsightedness or farsightedness, are over the age of 21 and in good health physically.
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is gaining popularity as a surgical option for people over 50 who want to decrease or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
Multifocal, intraocular lens implants provide high-quality vision at a variety of distances and light condition. They offer an excellent chance to become spectacle independent. They are designed to provide a continuous range of vision for distance, intermediate, near and everything in between. Newer extended depth of focus lenses help give good distance and intermediate vision with the added benefit of decreasing glare and halos. The recipient of any refractive lens implant will never develop cataracts because the lens implant replaces the natural lens, which is what eventually develops into a cataract.
The best candidates have mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism. Refractive Lens Exchange is also suitable for higher prescriptions. You must be over the age of 18, in good health physically and have healthy corneas.
Limbal Relaxing Incision
Used for treatment of low to moderate astigmatism. In LRI, or limbal relaxing incision, the surgeon cuts the limbus, which allows the cornea to become more rounded when it heals. These incisions are also called peripheral corneal relaxing incisions.
Compared to corneal relaxing incisions (CRI’s), LRI’s are a weaker corrective procedure; however, LRI’s produce less postoperative glare, less discomfort, and the incisions heal faster.
A good candidate must be over the age of 18, in good health physically and have healthy corneas.