Laser Vision Correction-Refractive surgery
Our surgeons at Santa Monica Eye Medical Group bring you the latest advances in laser vision correction. We offer a broad range of procedures, correcting nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia. At the Santa Monica Eye Medical Group, our surgeons have extensive experience with state-of-the art procedures, including iLASIK (“all-laser LASIK”) and custom LASIK. If you have wondered whether laser vision correction was right for you, call to schedule a consultation. Our surgeons will be there for you throughout the entire process, from the initial consultation, to the surgery, to post-operative recovery period and beyond.
LASIK is the most popular procedure to correct refractive error. The procedure involves using a laser, known as an excimer laser, to reshape the cornea (the front clear window to the eye) in order to treat your prescription. In traditional LASIK, a surgical instrument called a microkeratome is used to create a partial-thickness flap in the cornea. This flap is then folded back to reveal the underlying corneal tissue. At this point, the excimer laser is then applied to precisely sculpt the cornea. The flap is then repositioned into place, and the procedure is complete. The entire procedure takes only a few minutes per eye.
Different kinds of Lasik procedures: