Posted by: Clear Advantage in Featured on August 15, 2024
If you’ve ever wanted an alternative to glasses and contact lenses, you may have considered a vision correction procedure. Vision correction procedures like LASIK, PRK, and EVO ICL can correct refractive errors and allow you to see clearly without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses.
It’s essential to be informed about the procedure you’re choosing, as it is an investment in your vision. Many patients have questions about the efficacy, financial value, and how correcting their vision will benefit their lives.
Keep reading to learn more about whether vision correction procedures are worth it and how they could improve your life.
What are Vision Correction Procedures?
Vision correction procedures are offered as an alternative to glasses and contacts for correcting refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Most refractive errors are caused by a misshapen cornea or an eye that is too long or too short.
Light hits the retina at an improper angle, leading to unfocused vision. There are multiple kinds of vision correction procedures that correct refractive errors in different ways.
Each provides different benefits to patients and has different candidacy requirements. At Clear Advantage Vision Correction Center, we offer these vision correction procedures:
LASIK
LASIK is the most well-known vision correction procedure. It’s performed using two lasers that reshape your cornea in order to correct your refractive errors.
During the procedure, your LASIK surgeon will use a femtosecond laser to create a flap on the surface of the cornea. Then, they will lift the flap and use an excimer laser to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors to improve your vision.
The corneal flap acts as a natural bandage for your eye, leading to easier recovery and often immediate visual improvement. Most patients can resume work within a few days, enjoying clearer vision than they ever had before.
It’s important to note that not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK. If you have thin corneas or dry eye syndrome, you may be a better candidate for PRK or EVO ICL.
PRK
PRK predates LASIK as the first laser eye procedure. It’s performed similarly, except no flap is made in the cornea.
Instead, the outer lining of the cornea, the epithelium, is chemically removed. Your surgeon will then use an excimer laser to reshape your cornea, similar to how they would with LASIK.
This technique does mean that PRK takes a little more time to recover from as the epithelium needs more time to regrow. PRK is an excellent choice for patients with thin corneas, as you need a certain corneal thickness to safely have LASIK.
PRK has comparable outcomes to LASIK, meaning patients can enjoy clear vision for decades without worrying about glasses or contact lenses.
EVO ICL
EVO ICL is a procedure that uses an implantable collamer lens, meaning it’s like a contact lens that’s implanted inside the eye. The lens is made of a biocompatible material, so it integrates well with the eye.
An important difference is that EVO ICL can correct nearsightedness and astigmatism but not farsightedness, which LASIK and PRK can correct. It is a great option for patients with severe nearsightedness, thin corneas, or dry eye syndrome who may not be good candidates for LASIK or PRK.
The procedure is less invasive than LASIK or PRK because all that’s needed is a small incision in order to insert the lens. EVO ICL is also the only reversible vision correction procedure, as the ICL can be removed by your eye doctor at any time.
After your procedure, you can see the world with the same clarity as you can with procedures like LASIK and PRK, experiencing everything in vivid high-definition.
If you are a good candidate, any of the procedures offered at Clear Advantage Vision Correction Center could change your life for the better. Here are just a few reasons why vision correction procedures are worth it:
Easy, Outpatient Procedures
All of these procedures are outpatient treatments that take a matter of minutes. You’ll have your eyes numbed with eye drops, ensuring the procedures are painless.
Recovery is also minimal, with most patients able to return to life as usual in a few days. Although most people consider surgery an uncomfortable ordeal with a lengthy recovery process, vision correction procedures are straightforward, minimally invasive, and have speedy recovery times.
No More Glasses or Contacts
When you get your vision correction procedure, you eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses. You’ll be able to see clearly without the need for visual aids.
You can enjoy things like live concerts, sightseeing, and going to the beach without stressing over glasses or contacts. Daily activities are also made easier; no more worrying about your contacts drying out at work or scrambling to find your glasses in the morning.
Although vision correction procedures cannot prevent age-related vision loss or presbyopia, your high-definition vision can last for decades, bringing you complete visual freedom during all your favorite activities.
See a Whole New World
Vision correction procedures can do more than just eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. Many patients experience better vision than they ever had with visual aids.
Without visual aids getting in the way, you’ll be able to see your surroundings more fully. Everything will look clearer and more vibrant, enhancing every frame of your everyday experience.
A Sound Financial Investment
The cost of your vision correction procedure varies depending on your exact vision and what procedure you choose. However, any vision correction procedure is a good financial investment.
As the results last decades, you’ll save money every year on what you’d otherwise spend on glasses and contact lenses. Over time, those savings add up until your procedure has paid for itself and then some.
Many patients also qualify for financing options, meaning you can pay for your procedure over a longer period rather than having to pay the entire cost up-front. This makes vision correction procedures both affordable and easy to budget.
Are you ready to make a worthwhile investment in your vision? Schedule an appointment at Clear Advantage Vision Correction Center in Portsmouth, NH, today!
