Laser Eye Surgery- Choose a cost-effective plan to treat your vision problems!

Posted by New Jersey Eye Center on August 18th, 2022

Many people consistently choose a cost-effective way to resolve their vision issues, such as wearing contact lenses and glasses. But it can be inconvenient for some people and negatively affect their active lifestyle. As a result, an increasing number of people are exploring cost-effective surgery as a way to get rid of their glasses or contact lenses and improve their quality of life.

Recently, eye surgeons have achieved great advancements in vision correction surgery, commonly known as refractive and laser eye surgery. Vision correction surgery aims to lessen the refractive error and reduce or eliminate a patient’s need for glasses or contact lenses. This procedure is performed to correct an imbalance between the eye's ability to concentrate light and its length, which results in blurry images on the retina. There are four types of refractive errors that can be addressed with laser vision correction. These refractive errors are –

Myopia (Nearsightedness) –

In this condition, close objects appear sharp, but the objects those are placed at a distance appear blurred. The eye appears longer than normal from front to back, or the cornea is curved too much. Instead of focusing on the retina, images focus in front of it. Laser eye surgery is a frequent, cost-effective surgery that selectively removes tissues from the center of the cornea, flattens its curvature, and repositions the focal point onto the retina in order to provide greater distance vision without glasses.

Hyperopia (Farsightedness) –

In this condition, distant objects can be seen clearly, but the objects those are placed close appear blurred. The eye seems shorter than normal, or the cornea is too flat. As a result, images focus on the back side of the retina. The laser vision correction procedure selectively removes tissue from around the central cornea to steepen the center and increase its optical power. This surgical procedure moves the focal point forward onto the retina.

Astigmatism –

In this condition, close objects appear sharp, but distant objects appear blurred. In this condition, the cornea, lens, or both are so shaped that images are not focused sharply on the retina.

Presbyopia or aging eye –

In this condition, the eye loses its ability to change focus because of the natural aging process. This condition may often occur between ages 40 and 50. Refractive surgery cannot correct this problem. It can make distant vision clearer. But it may make the near vision worse.

Types of procedures used for vision correction

Lasik (Laser in-situ Keratomileusis) –

This surgical procedure can reshape the underlying corneal tissue to focus light into the eye and reach the retina. This surgical procedure is ideal for patients who are suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or who have astigmatism. In this surgical procedure, eye surgeons create a flap of the outside layer of the cornea to access the underlying tissues. This procedure requires precision and advancements in computer imaging technology, which Lasik professionals use to create comprehensive corneal images and direct the treatment.

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) –

This surgical procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea. Unlike the Lasik procedure, PRK only reshapes the surface of the cornea. This surgical procedure is ideal for mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This surgical procedure can also be performed with computer imaging technology.

Lasek (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) –

This surgical procedure combines Lasik and PRK methods. The cornea is then reshaped using a laser, and a soft contact lens is used to keep the flap in place so that it can heal properly around the correction. Then a laser is used to reshape the cornea, and a soft contact lens is used to hold the flap in place while it heals. This cost-effective surgery can treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

LTK (Laser Thermal Keratoplasty) –

This surgical procedure is a less invasive laser procedure to correct farsightedness and astigmatism. In this surgical procedure, heat is used to reshape the cornea. The advantage of this surgical procedure is that it is a “no-touch” procedure. This means that there is little chance of infection or loss of vision.

The cost involved in various eye vision surgical procedures
An eye vision plan cost depends on a number of variables, including the type of Lasik surgery you receive. For instance, in the more expensive custom Lasik procedure, a doctor uses new technology to generate a 3-D map of the patient's eye, and the cost of this Lasik surgery will be more than the traditional one. Custom Lasik treatment allows for a more precise vision correction and possibly lowers the chances of post-surgery complications.

Risks associated with Lasik eye surgery

Some of the risks associated with Lasik eye surgery are –
. One can face impaired night-time vision, such as seeing halos, or starbursts, especially while driving.
. Dry eyes
. Requirement of Reading glasses for several years
Inflammation
. Infection
. Facing complications with the flap of corneal tissue at the time of surgery.

So, are you looking for an experienced eye surgeon for Lasik eye surgery? If so, contact New Jersey Eye Center today! Contact them at (201) 374-8900 for a consultation and to inquire about their eye vision plan cost.