Service: Refractive Surgery

If you have a refractive error, such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism or presbyopia, refractive surgery is a method for correcting or improving your vision.

There are various surgical procedures for correcting or adjusting your eye's focusing ability by reshaping the cornea, or clear, round dome at the front of your eye. Other procedures involve implanting a lens inside your eye. Corneal procedures include incisional, LASIK, SMILE, lamellar implantation, corneal collagen shrinkage, and collagen crosslinking techniques.

Intraocular refractive procedures include phakic intraocular lens implantation and Refractive lens exchange with implantation of a monofocal, toric, multifocal, or accommodative IOL.

There is no universally-accepted, best method for correcting refractive errors. The best option for you should be decided after a thorough examination and discussion with your ophthalmologist. If you are considering refractive surgery, you and your ophthalmologist can discuss your lifestyle and vision needs to determine the most appropriate procedure for you.

The most widely performed type of refractive surgery is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), where a laser is used to reshape the cornea.

Refractive surgery might be a good option for you if you:

a. Want to decrease your dependence on glasses or contact lenses;

b. Are free of eye disease;

c. Accept the inherent risks and potential side effects of the procedure;

d. Understand that you could still need glasses or contacts after the procedure to achieve your best vision;

e. Have an appropriate refractive error.