Are you having vision problems? There are several ways to improve your vision. One of the most effective methods is laser eye surgery. This is a popular treatment that can reduce or totally eliminate the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Laser procedures can be used to correct problems caused by an imperfectly shaped cornea. Here are some of the common laser procedures used by laser eye centers and how they can help!

LASIK

This is the most common laser procedure used by laser eye centers. As you might imagine, it has a broad range of applications. LASIK is a procedure that can be used to change the shape of the cornea permanently. In some instances, a microkeratome is used to cut a hinged flap in the cornea to reveal the stroma. The stroma is the connective tissue that makes up your corneal thickness. The main idea behind this procedure is to remove part of the stroma. Once that's done, the flap will be replaced. This allows doctors to correct higher prescriptions. Although it may seem like a lengthy procedure, according to our team here at Chang Eye Group, completing LASIK surgery only takes about 15 minutes.

PRK

This method is used to remove the outer covering of the cornea and reshape it. One of the most important things to note about this procedure is that recovery generally takes longer than with LASIK. PRK aims to gently reshape the cornea by eliminating small amounts of tissue from its outer surface. It's used to correct nearsightedness or myopia. If you can see close objects clearly, but distant objects appear to be blurred, this type of laser eye surgery can help.

LASEK

This is a procedure that combines LASIK and PRK. It's typically used for individuals who can't have LASIK. LASEK is carried out by loosening the surface of the cornea with an alcohol solution and then moving it aside before using a laser to reshape the cornea. You should be aware that laser eye centers do not cut the cornea during this procedure.

Now that you know how laser eye surgery can transform your vision, you can decide if you think it's the right procedure for you. After surgery, you may notice your vision fluctuating for a while, but that is just a part of the process. Are you interested in laser eye surgery? Get in touch with the Chang Eye Group today!