Laser Refractive
Procedures
Forget glasses and contact lenses. Correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism.
What exactly do we mean by refractive
surgery?
Refractive surgery in fact refers to the collection of all those surgical methods and techniques applied daily to thousands of people to correct refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism). The goal in these surgical procedures is to adjust the eye’s focus ability so that the patient will be in position see clearly without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
There are several surgical methods, and through a thorough and detailed preoperative evaluation, the most suitable method for each candidate is determined, considering factors, such as the refractive condition of the eyes, the candidate’s age, and the patient’s daily activities. Technology supports refractive surgeons, as nowadays advanced systems provide safety, speed, and high reliability of postoperative outcomes.
What is refraction?
With the term ‘refraction’ we mean the optical phenomenon where the direction of light’s path changes when it passes from one transparent medium to another. To better understand refraction principle, imagine the human eye as a photographic camera. Essentially, cornea, iris, and lens at the front (anterior part) of the eye act as the focusing system, while the retina at the back (posterior part) of the eye is the light – sensitive film that captures visual information (images).
What are laser refractive procedures?
Laser refractive procedures are among the most popular surgical operations for correcting common refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), providing excellent postoperative results.
The philosophy of laser refractive procedures is based on the fact that altering the shape and the curvature of the cornea can change the refractive power – state of the eye. Thus refractive errors eliminate, so candidates no longer need glasses or contact lenses. The alteration in cornea’s shape is achieved by using excimer laser technology through the process of tissue ablation. This affects refraction, allowing light rays to focus correctly on the retina.
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Refractive
Laser Surgery
Get rid of glasses and contact lenses for good. Laser refractive procedures are the most popular surgical procedures for correcting common refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), offering excellent post-operative results.