Refractive Surgery
The most commonly used procedures at a glance


  
 

Laser in-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
good predictability when indicated
the correction is made in the optical center (stromal bed)
quick rehabilitation of just a few days with only minor vision fluctuation
generally no postoperative pain
non-reversible (the effect of the procedure cannot be reversed)
enhancement procedure possible within the first year after creating the flap

    
   
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Epithelial LASIK (Epi-LASIK)
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK)
good predictability when indicated
the correction is made in the optical center on the corneal surface
relatively long duration of postoperative pain or discomfort
slow healing process (4 to 6 weeks with vision fluctuations)
non-reversible (the effect of the procedure cannot be reversed)
enhancement procedure is relatively complicated, although usually not necessary

   
   
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Phakic IOLs: Intraocular Lens Implants (ICL / Artisan, Verisyse)
good predictability of the result
quick rehabilitation period
reversible (the lens can be removed)
enhancement procedure possible by exchange of lenses

    
   
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Presbyopic Lens Exchange with Multifocal Lens Implants
(m-IOL, PRELEX)
good predictability of the results
quick rehabilitation period
functional "healing" of presbyopia
enhancement procedure possible by exchange of lens

    
   
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Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK)
postoperative sensitivity and light discomfort
correction is made outside the optical center
immediate effect
vision fluctuations possible for several weeks
effect is non-reversible
enhancement corrections are difficult

    
   
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Further procedures used for the correction of severe refractive errors
Phakic IOLs: Intraocular Lens Implants (ICL, Artisan, Verisyse)
Bioptics
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

   


   Last update: 29. 3. 2007

   


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