by Abraham Eye Center | Nov 9, 2022 | Cornea, Eye Surgery, LASIK, Refractive Surgery, Vision
Radial keratotomy (RK) is an older surgery that was used to correct nearsightedness before LASIK and PRK were available. Radial keratotomy involved multiple large incisions into the cornea to change the curve of the cornea. Today, RK is not often performed but many...
by Abraham Eye Center | Sep 27, 2022 | Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery, LASIK, Refractive Surgery
Many people who require glasses to see clearly would prefer an option other than contact lenses which allow for clear vision without wearing glasses. In these cases, a refractive surgery can be used to eliminate or reduce the need for wearing glasses and provide clear...
by Abraham Eye Center | May 22, 2022 | LASIK
For many years now, LASIK eye surgery has been available as an option for many people instead of glasses or contact lenses. There are certain limitations to LASIK eye surgery and not everyone is a good candidate. What is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK stands for...
by Abraham Eye Center | Aug 30, 2021 | Eye Surgery, Glaucoma, LASIK
Trabeculoplasty is a laser glaucoma treatment that is becoming increasingly popular. While trabeculoplasty is not the preferred method of glaucoma treatment for all individuals, it can be used in certain situations to help lower eye pressure in lieu or in combination...
by Abraham Eye Center | Jul 19, 2021 | LASIK, Refractive Surgery
Many individuals have heard of LASIK refractive surgery, but have not heard about other options. One of the most common alternatives is a surgery called Photorefractive Keratectomy, or PRK. Anatomy Review: The Cornea To best understand refractive surgery in...
by Abraham Eye Center | Jul 6, 2021 | LASIK
LASIK, one of the many types of refractive surgery, is the most popular way to surgically correct vision. But how does it work? Eye Anatomy Before understanding what LASIK does, it is best to have a basic understanding of the eye’s anatomy. Refractive error (or...
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