Other Procedures
Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK) is a simple technique based on the detachment
of the epithelial flap by an alcohol solution prior to the application of laser
energy, which resculpts the cornea. This hybrid procedure is an advanced form
of PRK. With the dilute solution of alcohol and a lifting motion with a surgical
spatula, the epithelial flap is gently detached, gathered and folded away from
the laser ablation area.
At this point the treatment procedes as a traditional PRK. At the conclusion,
the epithelial flap is repositioned over the cornea. The advantages of LASEK
are that it may reduce post-surgical discomfort, lead to faster visual rehabilitation
and reduce the incidence of corneal haze.
Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK) is where one or two linear or arcuate incisions are
made in the cornea to reduce or eliminate astigmatism. AK can be combined with
other procedures (i.e., PRK or LASIK).
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) involves the use of radio frequency energy applied
to the cornea in a specific pattern to correct between .75 and 3.00 diopters
of hyperopia (farsightednes). CK was approved by the FDA for the treatment of
hyperopia in April 2002.
Edward E. Manche, M.D., then an FDA clinical investigator, performed the first
CK procedure in the United States.
Intraocular Contact Lens (ICL) is a procedure where a permanent lens is placed
into the eye to reduce and/or eliminate extreme levels of nearsightedness and
farsightedness.
Custom Wavefront LASIK
IntraLASIK
Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Photo-Refractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Other Procedures
Fees
New Technologies
Please call the Stanford Eye Laser Center for more information or to schedule
a free initial evaluation at (650) 498-7020.
