Refractive Eye Surgery

We are pleased to offer refractive eye surgery for our patients. Any eye surgery that is used to improve the eye’s refractive state is considered to be refractive eye surgery. As an example, LASIK eye surgery is just one form of refractive eye surgery. Other examples are cataract surgery and remodeling the cornea.

Refractive eye surgery is most frequently done to eliminate or decrease your dependency on contact lenses or eyeglasses in order to see well. In today’s technologically advanced world, the most common forms of refractive eye surgery involve excimer lasers that are used to effectively reshape the cornea’s curvature.

Several common eye problems, such as hyperopia, astigmatism, keratoconus and myopia can be cured or improved by refractive eye surgery. There are literally numerous kinds of refractive eye surgery procedures that are available today.

Refractive eye surgery is overall safe, but it may not be a wise choice for everyone. As an example, people who are diabetic, have autoimmune disease, suffer from glaucoma or have uncontrolled vascular disease are not good candidates for the procedure. The risks for complication are much less than when refractive surgery was first being used, however, there is still a small risk for serious problems to result.

With the new advanced technology, refractive eye surgery is becoming much more affordable. If you are interested in learning if you are a candidate for refractive eye surgery to correct your vision problems, consult with our optometrist. Call us today to schedule an appointment.