LASER VISION CORRECTION
Laser Vision Correction in Union, NJ
Laser vision correction reshapes the cornea to improve how the eye focuses light. For eligible patients, it may reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
Excel Eye Care & Laser Surgery Center offers laser vision correction in Union, NJ, including LASIK, Blade-Free LASIK and PRK. An evaluation can help determine whether a procedure may suit your eyes, prescription and vision goals.
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | LASIK | Blade-Free LASIK | PRK
What Is Laser Vision Correction?
Laser vision correction is a type of refractive surgery that changes the cornea’s shape to improve the way light focuses inside the eye. The cornea is the clear front surface of your eye.
Refractive errors occur when light does not focus properly on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Glasses and contact lenses help compensate for these focusing problems. Laser procedures offer a surgical approach for selected patients.
Nearsightedness
Distant objects appear blurry
Farsightedness
Close-up vision may be difficult, and distance vision can also be affected.
Astigmatism:
An uneven shape of the cornea or lens can cause blurred or distorted vision
The goal is to improve vision and reduce reliance on corrective lenses. Surgery does not guarantee that you will no longer need glasses.
Who May Be a Candidate for Laser Vision Correction?
Candidacy depends on your prescription, corneal health and overall eye health. Wearing glasses or contact lenses does not automatically mean that laser surgery is appropriate.
Your ophthalmologist may consider:
Your age and prescription stability
The type and degree
of your refractive error
Corneal thickness and shape
Dry eye and tear-film health
Existing eye conditions
and medical history
Your expectations
and daily vision needs
For LASIK, healthy corneas with sufficient thickness and a stable prescription are important. Certain conditions, including severe dry eye or corneal disease, may make LASIK unsuitable.
When Should You Schedule an Evaluation?
Consider an evaluation if you want to understand whether surgery could reduce your dependence on glasses or contacts. Discuss any dry eye symptoms, previous eye surgery and changes in your prescription.
An examination may show that another approach, or continued use of corrective lenses, is more appropriate.
How Do LASIK, Blade-Free LASIK and PRK Differ?
These procedures reshape the cornea, but they differ in how the surgeon reaches the tissue being treated. The appropriate approach depends on your examination findings.
LASIK
LASIK involves creating a thin flap in the cornea. The surgeon lifts the flap, reshapes the underlying tissue with a laser and returns the flap to position.
Blade-Free LASIK
Blade-Free LASIK uses a laser to create the corneal flap instead of a mechanical blade. A separate laser reshapes the tissue beneath it. The use of a laser for flap creation does not eliminate surgical risks.
PRK
PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, does not involve creating a corneal flap. The surgeon removes the thin outer surface layer before laser reshaping. That surface layer grows back as the eye heals.
What Happens Before and After Laser Vision Correction?
An evaluation checks whether your eyes are suitable for surgery and provides an opportunity to discuss benefits, limitations and risks.
Your Evaluation
Depending on your needs, assessment may include:
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Testing vision and measuring your prescription
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Reviewing prescription stability and medical history
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Measuring corneal thickness
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Mapping the cornea’s surface
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Checking eye health and evaluating dryness
Treatment and Follow-Up
Your care plan may include:
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Procedure selection: Discussing whether LASIK, Blade-Free LASIK or PRK is appropriate.
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Preparation: Following instructions about contact lenses and other steps before surgery.
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Aftercare: Using prescribed eye drops and following eye-protection instructions.
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Monitoring: Attending follow-up visits to check healing and vision.
Healing and visual recovery differ by procedure and patient. Your ophthalmologist will explain when you may resume driving and other activities.
Important to Know
Possible complications include dry eye, glare, halos, infection and changes in vision. Some effects can persist, and serious complications can cause lasting vision loss. Discuss the risks and alternatives before deciding on surgery.
Laser Vision Correction in Union, NJ
Excel Eye Care & Laser Surgery Center offers LASIK, Blade-Free LASIK and PRK in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Haberman is a board-certified ophthalmologist and graduate of New York Medical College.
Schedule an appointment to discuss your vision goals and have your eyes evaluated. Recommendations depend on your individual findings and the potential benefits and risks of treatment.
Visit Excel Eye Care in Union
Excel Eye Care & Laser Surgery Center
2333 Morris Avenue, Suite C-103
Union, NJ 07083
908-688-4000
Serving Union, Union County, and surrounding New Jersey communities.