Stabilization procedures then follow at a slower pace over the next few months, with the entire process taking between three and six months depending on the refractive error. After the maximum desired results are achieved from treatment, retainer lenses are prescribed for a maintenance program. Usually, a period of full-time wear is followed by a reduction of daytime wear. Refractive Surgeries R efractive Surgery is an outpatient surgical procedure. Radial keratotomy is a procedure that reshapes the cornea through tiny incisions on the surface of the cornea.
Laser is the most recent surgical procedure, using the laser beam to reshape the cornea.
Although the doctors at Azman Eye Care Specialists do not perform these surgical procedures, they are happy to discuss the pros and cons of radial keratotomy and laser with you, and to recommend a qualified surgeon, if you choose to pursue either of these procedures. Biofeedback F or individuals with a mild focusing problem, biofeedback is often a viable option for control of myopia. Contact Lenses M ore than 24 million Americans, who have chosen to wear contact lenses, are now enjoying freedom from glasses and improved visual acuity in many cases. Contact lenses are a terrific alternative for individuals who want freedom from glasses but may not be interested in orthokeratology or radial keratotomy, or those for whom the doctor does not recommend either of these procedures. Today's contact lenses are made from materials that allow oxygen to pass freely to the eyes, allowing them to breathe and making contact lens wear more comfortable than ever.