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What Is LASIK, PRK, and ICL?
LASIK, PRK, and ICL are vision correction procedures used to treat common refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While LASIK and PRK reshape the cornea using a laser, an ICL (implantable collamer lens) is a thin, flexible lens placed inside the eye to help focus light more accurately.
These procedures offer different approaches to improving vision, and your doctor will determine which option is safest and most appropriate based on your eyes, prescription strength, and overall eye health.
Vision Conditions These Procedures Can Treat
Nearsightedness (Myopia)
Objects far away appear blurry because the point of focus falls in front of the retina. LASIK and PRK flatten a cornea that is too steep, while ICLs add a focusing lens inside the eye to correct high levels of nearsightedness.
Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
Nearby objects appear blurry because the point of focus falls behind the retina. LASIK and PRK may be used to steepen the cornea for improved focus. (ICLs in the U.S. are primarily used for nearsightedness and astigmatism.)
Astigmatism
The cornea has an uneven shape, causing distorted or blurred vision. LASIK and PRK smooth and reshape the cornea, while ICLs can correct astigmatism by incorporating it into the implanted lens power.
Am I a Candidate for LASIK, PRK, or ICL?
A screening is the best way to learn whether LASIK, PRK, or an ICL is right for you.
Call St. George Eye Center to schedule a free screening. Our team will help determine the best and safest approach for your eyes.
