LASIK & PRK

What is a Refractive Surgery?

Refractive surgery, such as LASIK and PRK, corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, allowing you to be glasses-free.  We are proud to offer Custom Wavefront-guided LASIK and PRK, state-of-the-art technology that creates a unique treatment based on a measurement that maps how your eye sees a single point of light – a treatment as unique as your fingerprint.

Eye Associates of Central Texas offers the highly advanced IntraLase Method.   IntraLase is the same as LASIK; however, instead of a blade creating the flap in the cornea as with LASIK, a special laser creates the flap during IntraLase.  IntraLase is commonly referred to as “blade-free” or “all-laser” LASIK.  With IntraLase, LASIK is completely blade-free and safer than ever.  The IntraLase FS laser is the first technology for a truly all-laser, blade-free LASIK procedure, replacing the hand-held microkeratome blade historically used in creating LASIK corneal flaps – the first step of the procedure – with a computer-guided, ultra-fast femtosecond laser. The IntraLase laser virtually eliminates the majority of the most severe sight-threatening LASIK complications related to use of the microkeratome and, by creating an optimal corneal surface below the flap, provides for better visual outcomes.  IntraLase is the LASIK advancement you’ve been waiting for.

LASIK vs PRK

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a type of refractive surgery that utilizes a corneal flap. The healing process and visual recovery is quicker than PRK.

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a type of refractive surgery that does not require a corneal flap, therefore has a slightly lower side effect profile.  This is a great option for highly active individuals who wish to be glasses-free.

REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE

Refractive lens exchange, or clear lens exchange, is an intraocular surgery that removes the natural lens in your eye and replaces it with a prescription artificial lens.  This allows you to reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses in individuals that have high hyperopia or myopia.  Ask your surgeon if you are a candidate today.