Refractive Eye Surgery, LASIK, PRK, RK, Laser Vision Correction and Surgery - the Omaha Eye and Laser Institute

What is LASIK vs IntraLASIK?
LASIK is the most popular and frequently performed refractive procedure in the world for the correction of myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism. LASIK does not correct presbyopia but some patients can be corrected using monovision. Traditional LASIK is a two-stage process. First a device called a microkeratome is placed on the eye. This device uses a blade to cut a thin flap of corneal tissue. Second, the surgeon lifts the flap and then an excimer laser is used to shape the cornea to eliminate or reduce the patient's glasses prescription. With IntraLASIK, the....more...