Types of laser corneal surgery
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
The technique combines the use of a surgical blade and the Excimer Laser to remove tissue from the surface of the cornea to correct a refractive problem. Removal of tissue is precise and does not weaken the cornea.
Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Lasik combines the older method of splitting the cornea with a blade called a microkeratome to form a flap. The inside of the cornea is then treated with the Excimer Laser. This type of surgery is promoted for rapid healing and vision recovery but is more difficult to perform and carries increased risk due to its invasive nature.
'No Touch'™ Laser Vision Correction
This technique evolved from PRK. It also treats the surface of the cornea but unlike other techniques, requires no assistance from manual surgical instruments. It is the only technique to use exclusively the Excimer Laser from start to finish. More about 'No Touch'™ »
Intralase SBK Procedure
IntraLase SBK (Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis employs an infrared beam to make an ultra-thin tailor-made flap superior in structure to a conventional Lasik flap. The computer controlled laser creates and replaces the thinner flap with greater accuracy and precision. More about Intralase SBK »
Laser Epithelial Keratomileuesis (LASEK)
Yet another form of surface treatment, the outer tissue cells are folded back, a traditional PRK is performed after which the outer flap is repositioned over the treatment bed.
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