Laser eye surgery is one of the most sought-after treatments for refractive errors across the country. However, it’s popularity doesn’t guarantee the procedure is a match for everybody.
We offer laser eye surgery consultations to determine your candidacy for surgery, and which type of refractive surgery would be the best solution for you. Just contact our team to set up your appointment, and we’ll help you start your journey towards clear, uncorrected vision.
Laser eye surgery, also known as laser vision correction, is a group of different refractive surgery procedures that help mitigate refractive errors including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Depending on the health of your eyes and your prescription, your eye care team may recommend one kind of treatment over another.
Certain factors may prevent you from having laser eye surgery, which is why a consultation is needed before having the procedure. Aspects assessed include corneal thickness, current or previous ocular or systemic diseases, dry eyes, and pupil size.
Laser eye surgery doesn’t guarantee 20/20 vision. Many patients still require glasses or contacts for some tasks. Still, most people do enjoy improved vision and decreased dependence on eyewear following refractive surgery.
Laser eye surgery reshapes a part of your eye called the cornea, while refractive lens exchange (RLE) replaces your crystalline lens with an artificial one to provide you with clear vision.
To decide if laser eye surgery is right for you, first, book a consultation with your optometrist. Once you get confirmation that you are a good candidate, they will refer you to an ophthalmologist who can perform the procedure.
Once you have scheduled your surgery, please make sure you follow these simple steps:
Following surgery, your eye care team will prepare a recovery plan that you’ll need to follow to help ensure the best outcome. This plan includes:
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery is the most common laser vision correction performed in America. During the procedure, your ophthalmologist creates a flap in your cornea, providing access to the corneal stroma.
Your ophthalmologist will then use an excimer laser to reshape the corneal stroma to correct your prescription. The flap is then set back in its original position and left to heal.
During PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) the outermost layer of your cornea, called the epithelium, is completely removed to grant access to the corneal stroma.
Your ophthalmologist will reshape the corneal stroma with an excimer laser. After the surgery, your epithelium will heal over in a few days.
RLE (refractive lens exchange) is similar to cataract surgery, but without the cataract. The crystalline lens in the eye is replaced with one that adequately corrects your refraction.
During RLE, your ophthalmologist will create a small incision on the surface of the eye (using a laser or a scalpel) to get access to your crystalline lens. Your surgeon will then break up the lens using ultrasound and extract by phacoemulsification. Once removed, your lens will be replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to provide you with clear vision.
Are you ready to see what laser eye surgery can do for you? Please, book a consultation with our team today!
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Our Pottsville location is easily located off of Bacon Street, across the river from Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Our Pottsville location is easily located off of Bacon Street, across the river from Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Our Stroudsburg location is easily located right on Route 611, in the same shopping complex with Friendly’s and Dollar General. There is plenty of parking right in front of our practice, with disabled parking options available.
Our Stroudsburg location is easily located right on Route 611, in the same shopping complex with Friendly’s and Dollar General. There is plenty of parking right in front of our practice, with disabled parking options available.
Our Hazleton location is easily located right on the Airport Beltway with an image of an eye on top of the building. There’s plenty of parking right in front of our practice, with disabled parking options available.
Our Hazleton location is easily located right on the Airport Beltway with an image of an eye on top of the building. There’s plenty of parking right in front of our practice, with disabled parking options available.
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