Topography-Guided Laser Vision Correction can optimize the surface of the eye’s cornea in such a way that it actually enhances the quality of vision better than has ever been possible before. In clinical studies, Topography-Guided Laser Vision Correction helped 90% of patients see as well or better without glasses than they did with glasses. It can benefit patients in a number of ways, helping them obtain a better quality of vision and reducing the potential for night glare.

Although previous laser vision correction techniques have offered patients incredible precision and accuracy while reshaping the cornea and addressing visual refractive errors, Topography-Guided Laser Vision Correction takes the treatment even further. Instead of just treating the eyeglass prescription, this technology utilizes unparalleled diagnostic capabilities to identify and record imperfections in the curvature of the cornea and the optics of the cornea, combining those measurements with the eyeglass prescription to give the eyes a better focusing surface. The technique goes hand-in-hand with our state-of-the-art I design 2 Custom Vue and topography-guided Planning Software.

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a laser eye surgery — specifically a type of refractive surgery performed in those candidates who are not having enough thickness in their cornea to perform a routine LASIK procedure. In this technique, Lasik surgeon remove only the topmost soft layer of the cornea known as epithelium before application of laser and does not make a flap. A refractive problem is where your eyes don’t bend light properly, which keeps you from seeing your best. There’s a chance that after your PRK you might not need your glasses or contact lenses anymore, or at least only for certain activities like reading or driving at night.

Phakic intraocular lenses, or phakic lenses, are lenses made of soft acrylic foldable material that is implanted into the eye permanently to reduce a person’s need for glasses or contact lenses. Phakic refers to the fact that the lens is implanted into the eye without removing the eye’s natural lens. During phakic lens implantation surgery, a small incision is made in front of the eye. The phakic lens is inserted through the incision and placed just in front of the natural lens and just behind the iris.

RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange) is a vision correction technique for patients who are over 45 years old and frustrated with their reading glasses and decline in vision.  RLE is also known as the Lifestyle Lens because it allows patients to return to many of the activities that they enjoy. During RLE surgery, the natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial Intraocular Lens (IOL) to correct and focus your vision.  RLE is a very similar procedure to cataract surgery, which is the most common surgery performed worldwide.  The only difference is that, in RLE, the natural lens of the eye isn’t cloudy and the primary objective of the surgery is to reduce dependence on glasses.

At Visioncare SSEH, we have a range of premium IOLs to suit your eyes and your lifestyle.  We take very accurate measurements with advanced equipment to select the IOL that is right for you. The IOL can help you see near or far, or a multifocal or extended vision IOL can be selected to treat both visual distances simultaneously. For most patients, RLE can result in total independence from wearing glasses.