Laser Vision Correction (LVC) is one of the most exciting technological advances in the history of eye care. It is performed with an excimer laser, which produces a “cool” ultraviolet laser light that gently reshapes the cornea. Both LASIK and PRK utilize an excimer laser to perform Laser Vision Correction.

During PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy), Physicians Eye Care and Laser Center surgeons gently alter the cornea's outer layer through a series of ultra precise pulses, which changes the way you see. The treatment takes only a few minutes and anesthetic drops are used to ensure that the treatment is completely painless. PRK is performed for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

During LASIK (Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) Physicians Eye Care and Laser Center surgeons lift a flap of the cornea with a special instrument called a keratome. Then the laser beam is directed with precision control to reshape the cornea. The flap is then returned for more controlled healing and more rapid vision stabilization, with little or no discomfort. LASIK is performed for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Determining whether PRK or LASIK, or any other procedure such as RK (Radial Keratotomy), ICL (Intraocular Contact Lens), Corneal Ring, or clear lens extraction, is right for you is a decision best made by you in consultation with one of our surgeons. There is no cost for the initial consultation and there is absolutely no obligation.

WaveScan Wavefront system

Physicians Eye Care and Laser Center is always looking for the newest innovative technology while making sure the patients' safety and best interests come first. In this respect, Dr. Wexler continues to evaluate new laser technology (wavefront analysis and custom ablation) in order to provide quality service you can clearly see. With CusomVue corneal ablation, your vision becomes unique as WaveScan technology provides a “fingerprint” map of your eye. At Physicians Eye Care and Laser Center there are always ongoing laser and CustomVue updates.

At Physicians Eye Care and Laser Center we use the VISX StarS4 with ActiveTrak and iris registration. This is a 7-beam variable spot laser with eye tracking. The VISX Star53 is FDA approved for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and mixed astigmatism. By coupling the StarS4 excimer laser and WaveScan Wavefront system, CustomVue treatments are performed. This allows a tailored procedure for each eye. This technique of measuring is 25 times more precise, which translates to a higher level of precision and accuracy, allowing patients to achieve the full potential of their vision.

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To schedule a free laser vision correction appointment call our LASIK coordinator at 410-952-5800