Call Today: (413) 782-0030 LASIK Surgery & PRK Springfield MA You are here: Home / Our Services Springfield MA / LASIK Surgery & PRK Springfield MA LASIK AND PRK VISION CORRECTION Laser eye surgery procedures like PRK and LASIK are excellent alternatives to glasses and contact lenses for patients suffering from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. With PRK and LASIK eye surgery in Springfield, the shape of the cornea can be permanently altered to provide enhanced vision. For most people who currently wear prescription lenses, vision correction with PRK or LASIK eye surgery offers the best chance of achieving 20/20 vision without any other form of treatment. To schedule a PRK, LASIK, Implantable Contact Lens surgery consultation, contact our office in Springfield, Massachusetts today. WHAT DOES LASIK TREAT? NEARSIGHTEDNESS For people with nearsightedness (myopia), the eye is usually too long and the focus point is in front of the retina rather than directly on the retina, causing images to appear blurry. With LASIK and PRK, the cornea is easily modified to correct this problem by changing its shape. The shape change results in a flattening of the cornea, which counteracts the excessive length of the eye. However, for patients with severe cases of nearsightedness, LASIK and PRK may not be an option. The Papale Eye Center now offers a new procedure, lens implants, to treat patients with severe myopia. The experienced surgeons at Papale Eye Center can help you determine the best treatment to restore your vision. FARSIGHTEDNESS For people with farsightedness, the eye is usually too short and the focal point falls behind the retina. The cornea is made steeper with PRK or LASIK. ASTIGMATISM For people with astigmatism, the cornea is normally “egg-shaped” as opposed to round. To correct astigmatism, the cornea can be modified with the laser during PRK or LASIK surgery and reshaped to provide better focus. SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY HOW DOES LASER EYE SURGERY WORK? The goal of laser eye surgery is to change the shape of the cornea to improve focusing ability. To achieve this goal, surgeons use an excimer laser to sculpt corneal tissue. Because the laser is so precise, it can break down one microscopic layer of tissue at a time without affecting any surrounding tissue. In just minutes vision can be completely restored, and in just weeks, there is little or no evidence that any surgery has taken place! <blockquote WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LASIK SURGERY AND PRK SURGERY? In traditional LASIK surgery, a thin flap is cut from the cornea’s surface in a way that leaves part of it still connected. It is gently folded back to expose the stroma, the next level of tissue. Then an excimer laser is directed precisely onto the tissue to vaporize tiny areas, thus removing irregularities that are causing defective vision. The little flap is then replaced and the eye heals itself in a day or two. Results are immediate and you can typically return to work the next day. PRK is similar to LASIK surgery in many ways, and both are effective treatments for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The main difference between the two procedures has to do with healing and recovery. During PRK, the laser is applied directly to the epithelium, no flap is created – as a result, there is a slightly longer recovery period. The epithelium will heal in approximately two to three days, but in the interim, PRK patients will have to wear a bandage contact lens. Typically, patients with thin corneas are safer candidates for PRK surgery. Although the PRK recovery is longer than LASIK, this is a relatively small price to pay to enjoy quality visual outcomes. During your PRK or LASIK surgery screening at our Springfield, Massachusetts eye center, we will be able to give you a better idea of the kind of results you can expect with PRK and LASIK eye surgery. * Click on the questions to read more… WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR VISION CORRECTION WITH LASIK SURGERY OR PRK? HOW WILL I FEEL AFTER LASER VISION CORRECTION? IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENS PROCEDURE VISIAN ICL - ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Learn More From Our Blog! CONTACT US! Papale Eye Center proudly provides patients from Springfield, Chicopee, Agawam, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Westfield, MA, and the surrounding area with advanced LASIK eye surgery. Call (413) 782-0030 today to schedule an appointment! 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