Laser
Vision Correction with LASIK
Welcome to the latest exciting alternative to
glasses and contacts. LASIK brings together the science of the Excimer
Laser and the skill of the surgeon to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness,
and astigmatism. LASIK is a brief outpatient procedure that could significantly
lessen your dependence on corrective lenses.
Using the Excimer Laser, the LASIK procedure reshapes the
cornea with laser technology (place your cursor over the "eye" image
above). LASIK is used to treat low to high amounts
of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness. LASIK combines the
computer controlled precision of the Excimer Laser with the benefits of another
type of refractive surgery called Lamellar Keratoplasty (a procedure where an
instrument known as a microkeratome makes a small flap in the outer layer of the
cornea).
Click on each type of LASIK procedure below to view
special graphics, detailed explanations, and animations.
LASIK Myopia (nearsightedness)
LASIK Hyperopia (farsightedness)
LASIK Astigmatism
Click here to see an
overview of the LADARVision 4000
Click here to see an
overview of how LASIK works on the LADARVision 4000
Click here to see an
overview of how the LADARTracker works.
Click
here to see an example of how 20/20 compares to other
visual acuities.
