At ilumin, we specialize in refractive procedures to help our patients achieve clearer vision and reduce their reliance on glasses and contacts. Our team of experienced eye care professionals is committed to providing top-notch care and personalized treatment plans for each of our patients.
What is a refractive procedure?
A refractive procedure is a type of eye surgery that aims to correct refractive errors in the eye, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. These errors occur when the eye’s shape prevents light from properly focusing on the retina, leading to blurry vision.
There are several types of refractive procedures available, including LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. Each of these procedures uses advanced technology to reshape the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, to correct refractive errors.
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LASIK
LASIK is a popular refractive surgery that is designed to correct common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure is quick, painless, and has a high success rate. It’s a great option for people who are tired of relying on glasses or contacts to see clearly.
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PRK
PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, is a type of laser eye surgery that is used to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Unlike LASIK, which creates a flap on the surface of the cornea, PRK removes the thin outer layer of the cornea, called the epithelium.
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SMILE
SMILE, or small incision lenticule extraction, is a newer type of laser eye surgery that is used to correct nearsightedness, also known as myopia.
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ICL
ICL, or implantable collamer lens surgery, is a type of refractive surgery that involves placing a thin, prescription lens inside the eye to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is a type of eye surgery that involves replacing the natural lens in the eye with an artificial lens to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It’s similar to cataract surgery, but instead of removing a cloudy lens, the natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one to improve vision.
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Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
IOLs are Intraocular Lenses. When surgery has been scheduled to remove the cataract, a simultaneous procedure will implant a permanent lens, restoring your perception of light, color, and dimension. The lenses are about 1/3 the size of a dime, meaning that you will experience a comfortable fix to fuzzy vision. In fact, many patients report better vision than the experienced before the symptoms began. Learn more about your IOL options here.
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