Helping You See Clearly
Refractive surgery is a standard procedure used to correct various refractive errors and improve visual acuity. Precise lasers are used to carefully reshape the cornea, correcting vision problems and providing clear vision.
Since the 1980s, refractive surgery has consistently improved, providing more efficient techniques for faster healing, fewer side effects, and less post-op pain.
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Every eye is different, so different procedures exist to treat various conditions more efficiently than others. The most common laser surgeries currently performed are LASIK and PRK.
Laser in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is the most commonly performed refractive surgery to correct vision problems. The procedure involves using an excimer laser to make a small flap in the cornea’s epithelium, revealing the corneal tissue beneath.
The laser is then used to reshape the cornea to correct the refractive error. The flap is then replaced over the cornea to act as a natural bandage.
LASIK is suitable for people with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The procedure takes around 15 minutes and may cause mild discomfort during the following few days.
Photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, is a similar procedure to LASIK that is commonly used to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. PRK is a method often used for thin corneas for individuals due to the specifics of the surgery.
A laser, blade, solution, or brush is used to remove the epithelium, allowing access to the corneal tissue. A laser will then be used to reshape the cornea to correct your refractive error. You’ll then be fitted with a bandage contact lens to help promote healing for the following few days.
PRK may cause significant discomfort for the following few days following the procedure. You may be prescribed over-the-counter medication to help with any pain.
How We Help
At Eyes on Sheppard, we’re committed to ensuring your ocular health is a top priority. If you’re interested in laser eye surgery, we will happily support you every step of the way.
Before any sort of procedure, please visit us for an evaluation so we can identify what type of refractive surgery will work best for you. Before your procedure, we’ll educate you on the steps to follow to increase your comfort and success rate.
Throughout your journey to clearer vision, we’ll be there to guide you. Before your procedure, we’ll discuss all the necessary knowledge and associated risks so you can feel completely comfortable. We’ll also be honest with you about expected results, healing time, and possible complications.
After your surgery, you’ll need to come in for various follow-up appointments to check on the progress of your healing. Depending on the procedure, we’ll likely see you at regular intervals after the surgery.
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Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
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- Phone: 416-733-4444
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- 90 Sheppard Avenue East
- North York, Ontario M2N 3A1
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- Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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