Have you tried glasses and contact lenses, and it still frustrates you? Let’s have this conversation! Refractive Surgery is a highly effective, permanent alternative that has given millions of people more freedom from glasses and contact lenses. With our combined wealth of knowledge and background in refractive surgery consults and care, we can help direct you to some of the leading Ophthalmologists in this field to deliver the best outcome for you. Ask us which is a good option for you!
LASIK
LASIK – Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis – is the most common refractive eye surgery today for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Within minutes, an ophthalmologist uses a precise laser to reshape the eye’s cornea to improve vision. It is quick, with little to no discomfort during and after the procedure. Visual recovery is fast, and downtime is minimal. 90% or more of patients see 20/20 or better the next day and can go back to most all routine, daily activities.
LASIK can also help reduce the need for reading glasses in patients over 40 who need bifocals but aren’t old enough for RLE. With an approach called mono-vision, together your eyes will have the ability to see both distance and near without glasses.
PRK
Though most people are candidates for LASIK, some are not able to do it due to thin corneas, previous corneal scarring, irregular topographies, or other conditions. In these cases, PRK – photorefractive keratectomy would be a better alternative to help maintain the integrity and health of the cornea post-surgery.
With PRK, the surface of the cornea is gently removed, and the same laser used in LASIK is used to reshape the cornea in PRK. A bandage contact lens is placed on the eye for 4-5 days for comfort as the epithelial layer heals. Though visual recovery is slower, the procedure is performed within minutes and vision at 3 months is comparable to LASIK.
ICL
ICL - Intraocular Contact Lens procedure may be able to treat patients with corneal conditions that might not qualify for laser eye surgery, such as keratoconus, or higher and more complex prescriptions. The surgery is reversible and usually takes 10 minutes per eye. First, a small incision is made at the edge of the cornea. Then, the lens is rolled up and inserted through the small incision. Finally, the lens slowly unfolds inside the eye and is gently maneuvered into position, sitting between the iris and natural crystalline lens of the eye. Recovery is quick and usually painless. Patients can usually resume most daily activities the morning after the surgery.
RLE and Cataract Surgery
Are you in your mid-to-late 50’s and want to be free of bifocals? At this age, your natural crystalline lens has already started to malfunction, and it is not able to give you the best quality of vision due to early cataracts (clouding in the lens) and the eye’s inability to hold focus. With RLE – Refractive Lens Exchange or Cataract surgery, your malfunctioning lens is replaced with a new, clear, multifocal lens. It is a permanent solution to bifocal glasses and can help you gain the quality of vision you need to perform the daily activities you want with so much more freedom and comfort at distance and near. Cataract surgery may be covered by your medical insurance if your cataracts reach a certain threshold and is visually significant.
Refractive Surgery Talks
At Eyes on Lake Stevens, we understand how your eye health and vision can affect your quality of life.
Eyes on Lake Stevens
Contact Info
info.eyesonlakestevens@gmail.com
Phone: (425) 367-6437
Fax: (425) 367-6438
9210 24th St SE, Lake Stevens,
WA 98258
We are located inside
Lake Stevens Costco
Clinic Hours:
Mon: 9-5:30pm
Tues: 9-5:30pm
Wed: 9-5:30pm
Thurs: 9-5:30pm
Fri: 9-5:30pm
Sat: 9-5pm
Sun: CLOSED