Excimer beam
striking surface of cornea
LASIK
Cornea with flap back
LASIK
Excimer beam striking storma |
Excimer Laser
Correction
is one of the most exciting technological advances in the history
of eye care. It is performed with an excimer laser which combines
argon and fluorine gases to produce a "cool", ultra-violet
light that does not cut or burn tissue. There are two ways of
utilizing this extraordinary technology. Both procedures are
performed by an ophthalmologist specializing in Excimer Laser
Correction.
PRK
One procedure is called Photo-Refractive Keratectomy, or PRK. Your ophthalmologist uses a computer-guided excimer
laser to gently alter the cornea's outer layer through a series
of ultra-precise pulses. Each pulse removes a remarkable 39 millionths
of an inch in 12 billionths of a second! The treatment takes
only a few minutes. Anaesthetic drops are used on the eye to
ensure that the treatment is completely painless.
LASIK
Myopia, Astigmatism and Hyperopia can be corrected using LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ
Keratomileusis). An enhanced version of PRK, LASIK involves surgically
lifting a flap of the cornea and then applying excimer laser
energy on the exposed cornea. This advanced technical procedure
allows for faster, more controlled healing. Achievable vision
correction occurs faster and is more stable when compared to
standard laser PRK correction. An added
benefit of LASIK is that you can expect
very little or no discomfort following a LASIK procedure. Our physicians will be pleased
to discuss if you would be a good candidate for the LASIK procedure.
Farmington
Laser Eye Center
physicians are considered amongst the most experienced LASIK surgeons in Michigan. |
