Laser Eye Surgery Consultation | Avis Optometric Centre

Decreasing Reliance on Glasses & Contacts

If you’ve ever worn glasses or contact lenses, you’ve probably thought about what life might be like if you didn’t have to. Laser eye surgery can help you wake up in the morning and see your alarm clock!

We will help you navigate the different types of laser eye surgery available and determine whether you are a good candidate for the procedure. After a comprehensive eye exam, we will help you understand your options and which style of laser vision correction might best suit your situation.

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Who Can Benefit From Laser Eye Surgery?

Everyone considering laser eye surgery needs to have a comprehensive eye exam and consultation. We need to take a detailed look at your eyes and understand your health history and lifestyle needs in order to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

We’ll also be sure to discuss your expectations for the surgery. Many people experience improved vision after their procedure, but there are certainly people who need glasses or contact lenses post-surgery. But, surgery almost always decreases reliance on corrective lenses.

What Is Laser Eye Surgery?

Laser eye surgery is a group of procedures—all just a little bit different—that use a laser to correct refractive errors in your vision.

Technological advances have made several types of laser vision correction possible, but the 2 most common types remain LASIK and PRK.

LASIK

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) involves a surgeon cutting a flap in your cornea. This flap is then folded back, and the remaining layers are reshaped with a precision laser.

Once the reshaping is complete, the surgeon will return the flap to its original position and the cornea will repair itself. Post-surgery surveys report extremely high levels of satisfaction with LASIK.

PRK

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) involves the surgeon removing the top layer of the cornea altogether, then reshaping the remaining layers.

SMILE

Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a femtosecond laser—a short-pulsed, near-infrared laser—to create a small lens-shaped disc (lenticule) in the cornea.

The tissue is removed through an incision less than 4 millimetres wide. The smaller incision can promote faster recovery and may benefit patients with higher prescriptions or dry eye concerns.

ICL

If you have a higher prescription or thinner corneas, ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) may be a more suitable option than traditional laser surgery. During your consultation, we’ll assess your eye health and vision needs to see if you’re a good candidate.

If ICL is the right fit, we’ll refer you to a trusted surgical partner and support you through every step of the process.

Is Laser Surgery Right for Me?

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with laser eye surgery. We can help you understand the risks and will support you in making an informed decision.

Book your appointment for a laser eye surgery consultation today!

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