Different Types of Laser Vision Correction

When your thinking of throwing away your glasses or contacts you need to review the many types of laser surgery you can get to have perfect vision again. Here are several options to consider:

• LASIK-this is the most common and uses a blade that spins and cuts the flap as it moves over the eye.
• SuperLASIK-this procedure cuts the flap super thin and considered safer than normal LASIK
• IntraLASIK-uses a special laser to cut the flap and another to perform the surgery.
• PRK-this one removes cells called epithelium, to expose the tissue below that gets the laser. Then the epithelium will grow back by itself.
• LASEK & EpiLASIK-almost like the PRK except the epithelium is replaced to promote faster healing.

Go to a certified LASIK doctor and discuss all your options because no matter what one you decide on, your health and the pre-exam will determine the one that is right for you.