LASIK Vision Correction Alternatives

San Francisco, Bay Area & San Jose, California

LASIK is the most popular vision correction procedure in ophthalmology today. However, not everyone is a good candidate for this procedure, and some patients prefer the varying techniques offered by our alternative LASIK vision correction options.

Advanced surface ablation and implantable contact lenses allow patients to improve their vision with personalized treatments designed to give them great vision results.

Advanced surface ablation (ASA) involves the removal of the epithelium (corneal surface) in order to perform laser corneal reshaping. There is no corneal flap created (as in LASIK), so flap complications are completely eliminated. For many nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic patients, advanced surface ablation may actually deliver better vision results than LASIK. The advanced surface ablation procedures we offer are LASEK and PRK.

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What are the Differences between PRK, LASEK, and Epi-Lasik?

Implantable contact lenses (ICLs), also known as phakic intraocular lenses, can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism in a procedure similar to cataract surgery, With ICLs, permanent vision correction is achieved without removal and replacement of the eye's natural lens.

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Advanced Surface Ablation or LASIK?

This question can only be answered after a thorough vision evaluation from an experienced vision correction surgeon like Dr. Bindi. Each person's eyes are unique, and what may work well for one may not produce great vision results for the next. That's why it is so important to talk to a skilled physician who has worked with many different types of patients and performed a variety of LASIK vision correction procedures. If you have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, chances are we'll be able to enhance your vision with LASIK or one of our alternative procedures. You may be a good candidate for more than one procedure, in which case we'll present the benefits and risks of each and help you make an informed decision. Schedule your free consultation to learn more about your options today.

To learn more about your vision correction options, please call or email the San Francisco LASIK team at Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today for more information on clear vision techniques.

1.800.725.0740