Laser vision correction is one of
the top-listed medical treatments for people with vision irregularities. Thus,most of the Lasik in Chicago and PRK laser vision specialists recommend Lasik
and PRK vision correction for the people with refractive lens issues.
With over 22 years of proven
record in laser vision correction surgery in US and Canada, the risks and
post-operative requirements are clear. Thus, it can be said that long term implications
of PRK and Lasik are much safer than any newer procedure, such as implantable
contact lenses (ICL) that has not be studied in detail. As both PRK and Lasik
procedures are not intraocular procedures, it reduces the post-operative risks.
Thus, it can be safely seen that
PRK and Chicago Lasik are some of the most effective surgical procedures that
are rated highly successful. Some of the top listed Lasik experts say that most
of the patients that undergo these procedures get 20/20 vision after the laser
surgery is done. Another procedure that has gained popularity is the
FDA-approved SMILE, but it does not correct astigmatism.
Lasik procedures in Chicago is
further divided into all-laser blade-free Lasik and the bladed Lasik. The
difference is that in bladed Lasik surgery, a microkeratome is used which is an
oscillating blade while in the bladeless Lasik, a femtosecond laser is utilized
to make the corneal flap. The difference lies in the method of creating the
corneal flap.
That is why whether it is far
sightedness, astigmatism or myopia that has left you with poor vision, Lasik
surgery in Chicago is an effective solution. Some of the benefits of choosing
Lasik surgery includes immediate results with minimum discomfort after the
operation. However, there are some disadvantages, which includes weakening of
the cornea, due to the creation of the flap. Those with thin corneas that maybe
unable to undergo the Lasik procedure is evaluated for surface laser or PRK
surgery.
Now coming to PRK, it is an acronym
for photo-refractive keratomilieus is and is generally referred to as surface
laser vision correction. In this procedure, no corneal flaps are created but
epithelium is removed with an oscillating brush and rest of the procedure
remains the same. The excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea. Both Lasik
and PRK work to improve your eyesight and vision. Though the procedures differ,
the method and goals are nearly the same. The benefit of PRK is that as the
flap is not created, cornea doesn’t get weak and is considered to be the safest
of all laser correction procedures. Additionally, people with thin corneas can
also qualify for this procedure, even those that were refused Lasik procedure.
