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What types of laser refractive surgery are available and what is best for me?

Conventional LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) can correct short sight, long sight and astigmatism, accounting for around 95 percent of refractive error. Wavefront LASIK tackles the remaining 5 percent of defects and many consider that it offers better results. PRK and LASEK are alternatives.

What if LASIK eye surgery is not right for me?

Patients seeking vision correction now have an exciting new option, the Visian ICL™, an implantable soft lens for myopia.  Unlike traditional contact lenses that are placed on the surface of the eye, Visian ICL™ is surgically placed inside the eye where it provides exceptional quality of vision and predictable outcomes.  The most common type of surgical refractive surgery today is laser vision correction (also known as LASIK or PRK).  However, many patients, especially those with moderate to severe myopia who may not be ideal candidates for LASIK or PRK now have a better option for correction of their refractive error with the Visian ICL™. 

Would a clear lens extraction be more suitable?

For older patients and those who are very farsighted, lens replacement techniques are often preferred. The procedure is very similar to modern cataract surgery in that the natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens implant.

Is Refractive Surgery for me?

Refractive Surgery FAQ

How much will it cost?

Refractive surgery is generally considered elective and therefore not usually covered by insurance. Fees vary depending on the procedure.

What qualifications do you have?

Dr. Patel is board certified in ophthalmology and maintains professional membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He completed an ophthalmology residency at the world renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, followed by a prestigious fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the University of Utah’s John Moran Eye Center. 
 
What experience have you had and how can you demonstrate results?

Dr. Patel has extensive experience with Laser Vision Correction (LASIK and PRK), lens removal and lens implantation involving thousands of cases. Specific cases and their results can be reviewed with you at your consultation.

What risks are there and what is your complication rate?

Complications are extremely rare. Flap complications with LASIK arise in very few cases, but can usually be corrected with little or no loss of vision. Some people have a problem with dry eyes in the months after surgery and artificial tear supplements might be needed in the long term. Many patients have experienced glare or halo effects when night driving, particularly just after treatment. This is more likely the higher the correction that has been made, but is rarely severe. Severe loss of vision is very unusual and has not occurred in any patients treated by Dr. Patel.

Can both eyes be done on the same day?

LASIK treatment on both eyes is possible on the same day. In order to reduce the risk of cross contamination during ICL surgery and refractive lensectomy, each eye is treated as a separate procedure.