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Laser vision correction
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 Since 1995,
millions have undergone LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures.
But
not all LASIK is created equal. While some vision centers make LASIK sound like
a commodity, each procedure is different because eyes and vision are as unique
as fingerprints and many variables come into play when considering laser vision
correction.
Taking individual characteristics into account with patients is what
distinguishes the work of Dr. Shachar Tauber and the experts at St. John's
Clinic-Eye Specialists, as they offer the most comprehensive screening process
in the area.
The most widely known laser vision correction
procedure is LASIK, laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, which involves
creating a flap in the cornea with a microkeratome and using a laser to reshape
the underlying cornea. With the WaveLight Allegretto Wave laser, Dr. Tauber can
tailor each LASIK procedure using wavefront-optimized technology, addressing
each patient's unique corneal imperfections while maintaining the natural
curvature of the eye.
PRK, photorefractive keratectomy, is another
option available at St. John's Clinic-Eye Specialists and is better for those
with thin corneas. With the same accuracy and definition, a PRK procedure
removes the surface layer of the cornea by gentle scraping and use of a
computer-controlled excimer laser, then reshapes the cornea.
Laser vision correction procedures can make
glasses and contacts a thing of the past. St. John's Clinic-Eye Specialists will
help you determine the best option for you.
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