Glasses and spectacles can only last a short while before they’re either lost or broken. Even getting lenses seems to be a temporary and delicate solution to a persistent problem.
Unlike before, ocular surgery has gained a lot of reputation for successful and reliable results. After consulting eye specialists in Dubai, one can easily understand the different types of permanent solutions available.
Although the type of surgery you get depends on the condition of your eye, there are various options for all. From slight issues such as mild near or farsightedness to specific retina problems, ocular surgery covers everything. Consult your doctor to understand the exact nature of your problem and think of the surgery you’ll need.
Let’s take a look at some of the major types of corrective eye surgeries available:
PRK Surgery (Photorefractive Keratectomy):
The first laser eye surgery ever that even predates the contemporary LASIK is the PRK. Although it’s old and other surgeries exist that offer lesser recovery time, it’s still a common ocular surgery that’s reliable in specific cases.
PRK Surgery is usually for patients that have mild to moderate myopia or hyperopia and astigmatism. By using an excimer laser to reshape the corneal structure, surgeons ensure that light falls on the retina. Furthermore, this also makes the light falling on the retina more focused and thus, producing a clearer vision.
The important difference between PRK and the famous LASIK surgery is the first step of the procedure. In PRK, surgeons remove the epithelium which is the thin layer on the exterior of the cornea. After having discarded that, they begin the process of reshaping the structure of the cornea. The outer layer of the cornea that is discarded grows back in a few days’ time.
RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange):
RLE is also sometimes called Refractive Lens Replacement or Clear Lens Extraction. This procedure is used to treat patients with severe conditions of nearsightedness or farsightedness. Furthermore, if you are experiencing problems such as dry eyes, thin cornea or other eye problems of minor severity, consult your doctor. Chances are, you might need RLE.
RLE is majorly used to treat patients with cataracts. Patients can consult their surgeons to understand the other types of treatments that exist for cataracts. RLE surgeons use small incisions on the edge of the cornea to remove the natural lens of the eye. In place of this, surgeons implant a plastic or silicone lens, based on the preferences and medical scenario.
Contoura Vision:
Contoura Vision focuses mainly on the visual axis of the eye. By mapping at least 22,000 points of the cornea, the computer-generated image is processed into a laser. Since this laser is custom-designed for the specific eye, it’s accurate and significantly effective.
Contoura Vision is the latest development in LASIK technology. It’s a modern procedure that significantly improves the optic power along with the curvature of the cornea. Unlike other contemporary procedures like LASIK and SMILE, Contoura Vision has a comparatively more success rate. Moreover, patients who this procedure was experimented on showed results of 6/6 (20/20) vision. In fact, some patients even had numbers that exceeded normal standards.
Ultra LASIK (Laser in-situ Keratomileusis):
Catering to some important lackings in the famous LASIK is the Ultra LASIK. This procedure involves creating an ultra-thin layer of the corneal flap. This flap is more reliable as compared to the common microkeratome that is used in LASIK surgeries. What’s important is that microkeratome is the leading cause of complications in LASIK surgeries.
Due to the fact that Ultra LASIK has an extraordinarily high-speed pulse, it is faster than other equipment. This helps the Excimer in smoothly reshaping the curvature of the cornea. This greatly reduces the risk of complications or misadjustment during the whole process.
LASIK:
Known to be successful with results showing patients achieving 20/25 vision or even better is the LASIK surgery. This is a procedure that has been perfected over the years using modern technological advancements.
The surgery involves doctors using a laser to reshape the cornea to improve vision. This is done to ensure that the light reaching the retina is focused and more precise. Compared with other contemporary ocular surgeries, LASIK requires lesser recovery time. The only risks associated with LASIK include dry eyes, glare, halos and double vision. Moreover, especially if done at the wrong place, the surgery can produce unsatisfying results.
This is why many have preferred the best LASIK eye surgery Dubai has to offer. The success ratio along with patient satisfaction guarantees a remarkable experience.
