Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) is a groundbreaking procedure for stabilizing the cornea in patients with keratoconus. But what happens when a patient with keratoconus also wants to improve their vision with corrective surgery? The good news is that CXL can often be safely combined with other procedures, such as PRK or Intacs, to achieve both...
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When considering freedom from glasses or contact lenses, laser vision correction is often the first option many people explore. But with various techniques available, choosing the best one for your needs can feel overwhelming. We explore all the options with our patients and counsel them on the best treatment for their eye anatomy and vision...
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Phototherapeutic keratectomy, abbreviated as PTK, is a specialized laser eye surgery that is used to treat a variety of corneal conditions. Unlike some other laser eye procedures, PTK is not primarily designed to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Instead, it focuses on addressing specific corneal...
View MoreAs vision correction technology advances, more people than ever are breaking free from the confines of glasses and contact lenses. For those considering refractive surgery, understanding the differences between various procedures is paramount. One procedure that has been garnering attention is Photorefractive Keratectomy, commonly referred to as...
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An implantable collamer lens (EVO ICL) is an ultra-thin layer of lens collagen that is implanted permanently into the eye to treat a range of vision concerns, including the following: Nearsightedness (myopia)Blurry vision at all distances (astigmatism). EVO ICL surgery places the artificial lens between the eye’s natural lens and the...
View MoreWhat is corneal cross-linking? Corneal cross-linking is an innovative strategy for reducing keratoconus, a condition that occurs when a thinning cornea loses its naturally round shape and begins to take on the form of a cone. This negatively affects eyesight and can lower the patient’s overall quality of life. If keratoconus is severe...
View MoreAn ICL, or implantable Collamer lens, is an artificial lens that’s permanently implanted in the eye. This lens can be used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The ICL is placed in the eye without taking out the natural lens. ICL surgery can eliminate or reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. For those who...
View MoreIf you are looking for the best way to correct your vision, it’s helpful to be very familiar with the various treatment options that are available to you. Here are five of the most common and effective types of corrective eye surgery, all of which are provided by the expert ophthalmologists at Pacific Vision. 1. All-Laser LASIK LASIK is...
View MoreLASIK is the most popular and, in many cases, the most suitable and effective treatment for a wide variety of common vision problems. Some patients, however, have misconceptions about the procedure that can prevent them from seeing it as the life-changing procedure it can be. Is LASIK for everybody, without exception? No. But it is often an...
View MoreWhat is keratoconus? Keratoconus is a degenerative eye condition in which the cornea (the thin dome-like tissue covering the eye) morphs into a cone shape. Collagen fibers supposed to support the eye’s structure are weak with keratoconus, causing defects in the cornea’s shape. This affects how the eye perceives light and how the brain may...
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