SBK Vision Correction Surgery: Is It Superior to LASIK and PRK?
In an ambitious attempt to provide an alternative to LASIK and PRK, surgeons have developed a new type of refractive surgery called SBK, or sub-Bowman's keratomileusis.
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Refractive Errors Articles
Surface Ablation (PRK and Epi-LASIK) Versus LASIK
PRK? Epi-LASIK? LASIK? With all the choices on the market today, refractive surgery using an excimer laser is safer and more effective than ever. Find out the differences between these eye-opening procedures.
Vision Testing That’s Less Black and White
Many eye care professionals are now testing not only the ability of patients to focus on objects like that big “E” on the Snellen chart, but also their visual functioning in situations that are less black and white, as it were.
Seeing Stars: What is the difference between PRK and Epi-LASIK?
If choosing between refractive surgery procedures has you seeing stars from confusion, consider the advantages and disadvantages of PRK and Epi-LASIK – you could be seeing clearly in no time.
Teens and LASIK
For millions of teenage boys and girls, undergoing LASIK surgery may be as desirable as going to the prom with the date of their dreams. Yet, unfortunately for those under 18, LASIK may be as unattainable as that fantasy date.
DLEK and DSAEK Corneal Replacement: On the Cutting Edge of Vision Correction
two exciting new corneal transplant procedures have recently been made available to the public. These procedures are called DLEK and DSAEK. Together, they show the potential to change the lives of millions suffering from diseases and injuries of the cornea, including Fuchs' Dystrophy and corneal edema.
Seeing More for Less with LASIK
Because of the rapid growth in the industry, conventional LASIK surgery is significantly cheaper today than when it originally gained popularity in the mid-1990s. Due to exciting technological advancements and the subsequent price drop, more Americans than ever are choosing some form of LASIK laser vision correction.
LASIK Success Depends on the Surgeon
In the beginning, many patients assumed that with the evolution of refractive surgery and improving technology, a good outcome with LASIK surgery would become less dependent on the surgeon, yet the opposite is true.
What is LASEK?
LASEK is a hybrid of FDA approved PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). In this procedure, the surface of the cornea is peeled back, the laser is applied, and the surface layer is then replaced into position.
The Importance of Pupil Measurement
As you may or may not know, people with very large pupils are generally bad candidates for LASIK and other refractive procedures. As a result, accurate measurement of a patient’s pupils (pupillometry) as a part of the evaluation for refractive surgery is essential.
New Treatment Offers Promise for Keratoconus Patients
One in 1,800 people are diagnosed with an eye condition called keratoconus—a progressive thinning of the outer layer of the eye called the cornea. For most keratoconus patients, rigid contact lenses are the only option to manage thinning and to help correct vision affected by the irregular shape of the cornea.