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What Are My LASIK Options for Distance Vision

If you’ve struggled with nearsightedness and are eager to fix your distance vision, you might be an ideal candidate for LASIK eye surgery. There is more than one LASIK surgery option to choose from, depending on your specific situation. Here’s a look at what we offer at Horizon Eye & LASIK Center, so you can end your quest for how to fix nearsightedness and move on with clear distance vision. 

 

iLasik

 

This type of laser eye surgery is commonly referred to as “Bladeless LASIK.” As the nickname implies, the eye surgeon uses laser technology - and no actual blade - to reshape the patient’s cornea and eliminate refractive error. This is achieved by creating a flap and can help drastically improve distance vision. 

 

PRK

 

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) was the original form of vision correction surgery, predating LASIK. Today, it is still used in certain circumstances. The main way in which PRK is different from iLASIK is that the eye surgeon does not create a flap, but refractive error is still eliminated and distance vision is still improved. 

 

CustomVue Technology

 

Whether iLasik or PRK end up being right for you, your eye doctor will use CustomVue Technology to map your eyes. This type of laser mapping will tell your surgeon the exact amount of nearsightedness you have, so they know precisely how to correct it. 

 

ICL

 

Finally, there are certain instances in which iLASIK and PRK are not a viable option for a patient. In these scenarios, many people choose to move forward with Implantable Collamer Lenses, or Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL). ICL can correct moderate to severe nearsightedness, and is a very different procedure from LASIK laser eye surgery. 


iLASIK and PRK are great LASIK surgery options, and ICL is great alternative for those who have a prescription that is out of the LASIK range. But the most optimal way to know how to fix nearsightedness for your eyes is to come in for an eye exam. Please contact us today to schedule your consultation and find out which option is best for you.