LASIK is the world’s most popular corrective surgery for farsighted, nearsighted, and astigmatism. The procedure is pain-free and consists of reshaping the cornea with a laser, no blades! If you are considering getting LASIK, take our LASIK survey or make an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists to see if you qualify and follow countless others on the road to clearer vision.
Refractive Lens Exchange
When you talk about vision correction, most people immediately think of LASIK. While this is a popular option in our practice, it isn’t the only treatment that’s available.
LASIK is not appropriate for everyone. It comes with a list of disqualifying factors. Many patients who are over age 40 are advised that they are not good candidates for the procedure.
Does that mean that you will have to wear glasses or contacts forever? Not necessarily. You may be able to have refractive lens surgery (RLE) instead.
What Is Refractive Lens Surgery?
During RLE, your ophthalmologist will replace the natural lens in your eye with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The procedure is very similar to cataract removal.
RLE is usually suggested for patients whose vision has deteriorated due to the aging process. Our bodies change as we grow older. For many, that can mean a loss of eyesight. RLE helps patients regain their vision so they can continue living independently and with the same quality of life.
Am I a Candidate for Refractive Lens Surgery?
You may be a candidate for RLE if you have early cataracts, presbyopia, or moderate to severe hyperopia.
Cost can also be a factor when deciding if RLE is right for you. On average, the procedure costs about twice as much as LASIK surgery. Many insurance providers do not cover it, so you may end up paying out of pocket.
The best way to find out which is better for you is to talk to our ophthalmologists. They can evaluate your vision and provide insight into your corrective options. Contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey’s Bloomfield Hills office today to schedule a consultation for RLE.
Does LASIK Vision Correction Work?
No! You will not feel pain during LASIK eye surgery. Before beginning, the surgeon will administer a dose of anesthetic eye drops to ensure a comfortable, pain-free procedure. Furthermore, if you need, the surgeon can provide a medication to alleviate any anxiety you may have about the short surgery. Afterward, pain medication can be prescribed depending on your comfort with the recovery process. Most LASIK patients report little to no discomfort in the days following surgery. Please contact us. We can help alleviate these concerns.
LASIK Eye Surgery Works!
LASIK is a highly successful and popular surgery used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. 96% of patients reach their desired vision correction immediately or within a day after surgery causing a remarkable drop in their need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Patients are often surprised and report how easy LASIK eye surgery was for them with no stitches or bandages and very little pain associated with their surgery. Most state that their biggest regret is not having LASIK eye surgery sooner. Learn more and make an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists to see if you are a candidate for LASIK.
What Can LASIK Vision Correction Do for You?
Using a laser to reshape the inner cornea, LASIK vision correction has successfully improved the lives of millions of Americans. Consider how enjoyable it would be to live free of awkward eyewear. Wouldn’t it be nice to play sports without fear of breaking your glasses? Wouldn’t it be convenient to never order contact refills again? No longer do you have to struggle to find your glasses to read a good book, or remember to remove your contacts before snuggling up in bed. LASIK vision correction removes the hassle of this simple pleasure of everyday life: clear vision.
Imagine what the world would look like with a refreshed set of eyes! Your life doesn’t have to be restricted because of your vision problem. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) vision correction can completely resolve your nearsightedness, farsightedness, and even astigmatism. After the simple and painless LASIK procedure is completed, you will quickly realize how much of an impact contacts and glasses had on your everyday life.
With LASIK vision correction, your eyesight can be clear and sharp within minutes. The procedure is so easy that it typically takes between five and fifteen minutes for both of your eyes to be treated. The process is painless, and you are aware and comfortable for the entire procedure. The surgery is so rewarding, that most patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision immediately after the procedure is completed. After surgery, you can look forward to reading, watching television, driving, and leading an active lifestyle without glasses or contacts.
Clear Lens Exchange
The Clear Lens Exchange procedure involves exchanging the eye’s natural lens with an artificial lens. Clear Lens Exchange can be an alternative for patients who are ineligible for laser eye surgery. It can also suit some patients who are over 60 years of age and who wish to eliminate the risk of cataracts progressing later in life. This procedure can also be used to cure astigmatism at the same time. The recovery of the eye following this procedure is quick.
Clear Lens Exchange options:
- Monofocal Lenses- These provide the clearest vision but only allow for a fixed focus for one distance. For example, if you opt to focus your eyes to a far distance, you may still be required to wear glasses for close distance work.
- Monovision with Monofocal Lenses- These lenses allow far distance focus to the dominant eye and a mid-range or near distance focus to the other eye.
- Multifocal Lenses- These provide a dual focusing system allowing you to see objects at all distances.
Clear Lens Exchange is designed to minimize or eradicate the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. As compared to other refractive methods that modify the form of the cornea, Clear Lens Exchange repairs your vision by taking away the eye’s natural lens and replacing it with an artificial lens known as an intraocular lens. This is quite similar to what actually occurs in cataract surgery. However, the eliminated lens in cataract surgery is murky while the eliminated lens in Clear Lens Exchange is clear. State-of-the-art technology is used to measure the proper lens power of your eye. Due to the heightened interest in vision correction processes, the performance for Clear Lens Exchange has increased in the United States. To know the proper procedure suitable for you, make an appointment with your Eye Michigan ophthalmologist for a consultation.