vision surgery

Learn more about common eye surgeries:

• Corrective Eye Surgery Basics
  Start here for an overview of the different types of surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism; and the merits and drawbacks of each.

• LASIK
  It’s the most popular vision correction surgery, by far. Learn what to expect before, during and after the procedure.

• LASIK Risks and Complications
  Complications from LASIK are few, but they do happen. It’s important to understand the risks, and how to minimize them.

• LASIK - Criteria for Success
  Successful LASIK surgeons get that way from experience and the ability to screen out poor candidates for the procedure. Here’s the list of what makes you a good candidate.

• Corneal Transplant
  Sometimes because of disease or injury, the cornea becomes so damaged that problems cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, contacts, or refractive surgery such as LASIK.

• PRK
  An alternative to LASIK, PPK is a no-flpa eye surgery. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages, as well as what to expect.

• Surgery for Presbyopia

  A number of relatively new procedures are addressing the age-related decrease in ability to focus on near objects, that was once correctable only with bifocals.

• Corneal Inlays and Onlays
  These small lenses or optical devices are inserted into the cornea to alter its shape and correct vision problems.