Optometrists can provide a variety of services. They can treat various eye disorders and correct vision problems.
What Is Corneal Reshaping?
Corneal reshaping in Greeley CO is a non-surgical treatment used to treat mild astigmatism and near-sightedness. The patient will wear special contact lenses at night, and the contact lenses will gradually reshape their corneas to give them normal vision. The treatment, which is also called orthokeratology or ortho-k, usually takes a couple of weeks, but some patients may have to continue wearing their special contacts to maintain their improved vision.
Who Is A Good Candidate for Corneal Reshaping?
Corneal reshaping works best on people under 40 years old, and it can help children. People with large pupils, dry-eye syndrome, or severe near-sightedness are not good candidates.
What Is LASIK?
LASIK is a popular and common type of eye surgery done to correct astigmatism, far-sightedness, and near-sightedness. As all of these conditions are caused by misshapen corneas, the surgeon will operate on the cornea.
After numbing the patient’s eyes with eye drops, the surgeon will use a femtosecond laser or a microkeratome to cut a hinged flap at the top of the cornea. They will then use an excimer laser, which emits cool ultraviolet light, to reshape the cornea. The surgeon will then place the flap back over the cornea. The procedure takes around 15 minutes if the surgeon is working on both eyes. It will take several days for the patient’s vision to stabilize.
Contact Parkview Family Eye Center to learn more about corneal reshaping in Greeley CO.
