Vision Correction

Question 1

Refractive Keratoplasty

Answer 1

Generic term for any surgical procedure of the cornea

Question 2

Radial Keratotamy

Answer 2

• First commonly practiced procedure for myopia.
• 8 incisions (like spokes) flatten out the center of the cornea.
• One eye is done at a time.
• Not used much anymore

Question 3

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

Answer 3

• Laser vision correction for near/far sightedness or astigmatism.
• A laser removes part of the outside cornea, reshaping the eye to correct refractive errors.
• More discomfort and longer time to results than LASIK.

Question 4

Laser in-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)

Answer 4

• Most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure.
• Works for near and far sighted
• Much faster recovery
• 90% of patients will have desired vision
• Cannot be done for adolescents or teens

Question 5

For myopia, will the cornea be steepened or flattened?

Answer 5

The goal is to flatten the cornea. The goal is to sharpen the cornea in hyperopia

Question 6

Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)

Answer 6

Works well for patients with hyperopia, or patients with presbypoia.

• Non-surgical correction where radio waves adjust the contour of the cornea by shrinking collagen around it.
• Very safe and effective, but not always permanent.

Question 7

Crystalens

Answer 7

• Replacement of the natural lens with an artificial plastic one.
• Works well for hyperopia or presbyopia
• Eliminates chance of developing cataracts
• Most commonly performed surgical eye procedure

Question 8

Orthokeratology

Answer 8

Non-surgical procedure where special contact lenses are worn at night that slowly reshape the cornea to correct myopia.

• May take several weeks
• Good for adolescents and teens, who cannot receive LASIK