Lasik Dallas TX Services

Our mission at Lasik Dallas TX is to meet the specific needs of each person we treat. Whether you, as a patient, are seeking treatment for astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness, cataracts, or other vision-related issues, we are committed to meeting those needs with top-quality professional eye care. We offer a broad range of services to meet your needs. A few of our services include:

PRK, or ”Flapless” LASIK

PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy, is a safe and effective procedure which has been in use for over fifteen years. It was the first laser corrective eye surgery method approved by the FDA. PRK is used successfully in cases of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

What does this procedure involve? During a PRK procedure, the surgeon gently removes the top layer of the cornea, which prepares the eye for treatment. Many prospective patients are happy to learn that the cells in this top layer of the cornea are some of the fastest-healing tissue in the human body. Once this top layer of the cornea is removed, the cornea itself is re-sculpted

There are some important differences between PRK and conventional LASIK surgery. Of these distinctions, the most important is that, unlike LASIK, PRK does not require the creation of a flap of tissue before re-sculpting the cornea. This is how the procedure earned the name “Flapless” LASIK. Because PRK does not require the creation of a corneal flap, the method can be a beneficial alternative for patients with thin corneas. This method is also a good choice for those who, for various reasons, may not be good candidates for conventional LASIK. In terms of the post-surgery outcomes, PRK and LASIK offer equivalent long-term results.

Another key difference is in the recovery periods of each procedure. Compared to LASIK patients, those who have opted for the PRK procedure may experience a bit more discomfort for the first 2-3 days after the procedure. However, prospective patients can rest assured that during the PRK procedure, the eye is numbed with anesthetic drops, making the procedure itself is a painless experience.

AST-Advanced Surface Treatment
AST, or Epi-LASIK, offers the best features of both LASIK and PRK. The AST procedure has been in use by surgeons since the year 2000, and was created by the same team that developed LASIK. This procedure involves separating the surface layer of the cornea, called the epithelium, from the rest of the cornea. The surface of the cornea is then re-shaped; the step is the most important element in improving vision. After the re-shaping procedure, the epithelial flap is replaced. The cornea is covered with a protective contact lens while the patient’s eye heals. The healing process typically takes between four and seven days. After this, the contact lens is removed.

Intralase, or all-laser LASIK

Intralase is a 100% blade-free technique, which uses only lasers to achieve successful results. With the Intralase method, lasers are employed to create the corneal flap. As mentioned above, this is the first step in laser vision correction. During the procedure, the surgeon also employs pulses of laser light to create tiny bubbles in the corneal stroma. When these bubbles coalesce, a perfect flap forms. The precision of this method allows the surgeon to customize the flap to the specific measurements for your eye. With this method, the surgeons at LASIK Dallas can create a flap which is perfectly fitted to your eye’s unique depth and shape. Additionally, many patients are comforted to learn that, with this method, a blade never touches your eye.

Although this procedure is newer than other LASIK methods, it has a proven record of both safety and effectiveness. Throughout the world, more than 1 million people have used the Intralase procedure to effectively improve their vision. This number continues to grow as people learn about the benefits of Intralase.

As Lasik Dallas, we look forward to assisting you with your particular vision-related needs and goals. With our staff of highly-trained professional surgeons, and a wide variety of available procedures, we are delighted to help each of our patients to improve both their vision and their quality of life.