A distortion of the image on the retina caused by irregularities of the natural lens or abnormal curvature of the cornea.
The creation of a flap using a laser to correct the refractive error (prescription) by reshaping the cornea and replacing the flap. CS Lasik Institute uses the VISX Excimer and Intralase Femtosecond laser for this procedure.
Using a laser to correct the refractive error (prescription) by reshaping the corneal surface without creating a flap. CS LASIK Institute uses the VISX Excimer laser for this procedure.
The clear, front part of the eye. The cornea is the first part of the eye that bends light coming into the eye and provides most of the focusing power.
A part of the eye that provides some focusing power. The lens is able to change shape allowing the eye to focus at different distances.
Imperfections in the focusing power of the eye, for example, hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.
(farsightedness) The inability to see near objects as clearly as distance objects.
(nearsightedness) The inability to see distance objects as clearly as near objects.
A distortion of the image on the retina caused by irregularities of the natural lens or abnormal curvature of the cornea.
The inability to maintain a clearly focused image as objects are moved closer. This is caused by reduced elasticity of the lens with increasing age.
The purposeful adjustment of one eye for near vision and the other for distance vision. A simulation trial using a contact lens is done prior to this type of treatment being done.
A medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision that occurs later in life. Cataracts can also be caused by eye trauma, chronic steroid medication use, certain uncontrolled systemic diseases or unhealthy lifestyle habits. Laser vision correction will not treat or prevent the formation of cataracts.