Our
office prides itself on continually keeping abreast
of changes and improvements in eye care, so that we
can make recommendations that improve your quality
of life. We strive to provide our patients with a
complete understanding of the procedures and their
options. Photorefractive Keractectomy (PRK) and Laser
Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) are two laser
vision-correcting methods we offer to decrease dependency
on glasses and contact lenses.PRK
is a precise, minimally invasive method of reshaping
the cornea to correct low to moderate amounts of nearsightedness
(myopia) and astigmatism. A computerized laser emits
cool pulses of UV light to gently reshape the surface
of the cornea to achieve the desired correction. Since
the laser removes only a thin layer of cornea less
than the thickness of a human hair, the cornea retains
its original strength.
LASIK
treats low to high levels of nearsightedness, astigmatism,
and low to moderate levels of farsightedness (hyperopia).
Using an instrument called a microkeratome, a small
flap is partially lifted from the surface of the cornea
and hinged to the side, leaving the inner portion
of the cornea exposed. The exposed layer of the cornea
is reshaped with the laser. The corneal flap is placed
back in the original position and due to the cornea's
extraordinary bonding quality, the flap remains in
position without stitches.
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We
are affiliated with 3 laser centers and the area's
most experienced surgeons:
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AFFORDABILITY:
We
are excited about offering people these new techniques
to correct their refraction and want to make them
as available as possible. We can help you consider
the options you have for payment. Many of our patients
use credit cards to pay for all or some portion, and
we do offer payment plans than you can tailor to your
financial needs.
We
are now offering discounts to patients with the following
vision or health insurances: Highmark Blue Cross/Blue
Shield, Cigna, Davis Vision, VSP Vision Service Plan,
VBA Vision Benefits of America, NVA National Vision
Administrators, PHS Health Plans, Spectera.
We
offer experience.
