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Definition of LASIK: The Terminology Broken Down

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LASIK surgery has become a popular procedure, but many are still not sure of the definition of LASIK. Even for people with a rudimentary understanding of LASIK, many of the terms used in conjunction with the procedure can seem foreign and confusing. Here, Dr. Gary Tylock, a Dallas LASIK Dallas LASIK surgeon, breaks down the terminology, in order to give a clear definition of LASIK.

A good starting point for the definition of LASIK is to define what the term stands for. An acronym for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, LASIK eye surgery involves creating a flap, to expose the inner layers of the cornea. Once this flap is created, the doctor uses a laser to reshape the cornea and correct vision, and then puts the flap back, where it holds itself in place as it heals. The LASIK procedure is fast, lasting only about ten; it requires no stitches, and it is virtually painless.

Once you’ve answered the question “what is LASIK surgery”, you might be ready to go a little deeper. There are several different types of laser eye correction procedures, including IntraLASIK, Bladeless LASIK, Custom LASIK, and flap-less laser vision correction.  IntraLASIK and Bladeless LASIK are the same thing, and involve using a laser to create the flap, instead of the small blade, called a microkeratome, used in traditional LASIK. In flap-less laser vision correction (PRK), the surgeon removes the epithelium instead of creating a flap, and reaches a much more superficial layer of the cornea. This is usually recommended for people who already have a very thin cornea. CustomLASIK is also known as Wavefront LASIK, and is very similar to traditional LASIK. The difference is that the Custom LASIK procedure uses technology that gives it the ability to correct vision to a higher standard. The Tylock Eye Care and laser center combines IntraLASIK or Bladeless LASIK with Custom LASIK, to give their patients Custom IntraLASIK, the safest most advanced form of the procedure.

Now that you have a better sense of the definition of LASIK, you may wonder if it is right for you. In the Dallas area, there is no better place to answer that question than at the Tylock Eye Care and Laser Center. Founded by Dr. Gary Tylock, a pioneer in the field of laser vision correction, the Tylock Center features a dedicated staff, excellence in patient care, and state of the art technology. Visit the website to learn more, or connect with the online community on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Can LASIK Fix Astigmatism?

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Can LASIK fix astigmatism? LASIK eye surgery is sometimes seen as a miracle cure, allowing people with bad vision to see clearly without glasses or contacts. One of the most common elective surgeries, it has helped many people, and the technology behind the procedure continues to evolve and improve. But can LASIK fix astigmatism? Dr. Gary Tylock, a Dallas LASIK specialist, has answers about LASIK, astigmatism, and other eye questions.

For many people with astigmatism, LASIK may be a last ditch effort. If you have astigmatism, you have probably heard “no” to many questions, such as “can I wear contacts, can lenses completely clear up my vision, or can you fix this problem”, so you probably doubt that “can I get LASIK with astigmatism” will get a positive response. Cheer up! In most cases, it can.

To understand why, you must understand astigmatism. It is a condition in which the shape of the eye is more of a football than a sphere. This causes light to refract off the cornea in more than one place, and results in blurred vision. People with astigmatism may have problems with depth perception, and may see things as wider or more elongated than is normal. Corrective lenses cannot give sufferers of astigmatism crisp vision, and contact lenses only deal with symptoms, so how can LASIK fix astigmatism?

The answer is simple, if you understand LASIK. LASIK, and other refractive surgeries, reshape the cornea’s surface with laser pulses. By adjusting the cornea’s shape to more closely resemble a sphere, LASIK makes it possible for your eye to refract light more clearly, and your vision improves. In this way, not only can LASIK correct astigmatism symptoms, but it can actually eradicate the cause. This makes it a much better choice than glasses or contacts, which are only a partial fix.

So, can LASIK fix astigmatism in your case? Probably, and the best way to know is to visit a LASIK specialist and find out. In the Dallas area, Tylock Eye Care and Laser Center is a great place to learn more about LASIK, and improve your vision. Dr. Gary Tylock is not only a well-qualified LASIK surgeon; he’s actually a pioneer in the field, who has been instrumental in developing some of the technology behind LASIK surgery, and in training other surgeons to perform the procedure. Visit the website to learn more, or connect with the online community on Facebook and Twitter.