Depending on what vision disorder you have, there are other options for correcting your eyesight. These vision correction procedures include the following:

Photorefractive Keratectomy

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) was the first surgical procedure developed to reduce nearsightedness by reshaping the cornea using a laser. The laser is controlled by a computer that determines the location, number of pulses, and surface area to be impacted by the laser light beam based on the individual patient's vision and correction needs.

Intacs

Intacs, a non-laser refractive surgical option for mild nearsightedness, are tiny plastic ring segments that are implanted in the cornea. Even though they are very small, their mass is enough to change the shape of the front surface of the eye and correct refractive error.

This procedure involves implantation of the ring segments in the peripheral area of the cornea. And Intacs may later be removed or replaced.

Conductive Keratoplasty

Conductive Keratoplasty (CK), unlike LASIK, does not involve using lasers to change the shape of the cornea to correct presbyopia. Instead, a tiny instrument applies radio waves in a circular pattern on the outer cornea, shrinking small areas of collagen, a fibrous protein found in connective tissue. The treatment increases the cornea’s curvature and improves near vision.

Radial Keratotomy

Radial Keratotomy, commonly referred to as RK, is a surgical procedure used to reshape the cornea. RK is designed to correct nearsightedness by flattening the cornea using radial cuts.