Lasik Houston TX Services
At Lasik Houston, we are highly committed meeting each client’s unique and specific needs. Our surgeons represent the best in the field, and offer a variety of services, including treatments for astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness, cataracts, or other vision-related issues. A few of our services include:

PRK, or ”Flapless” LASIK

Surgeons in countries all over the world have been practicing PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy, for over fifteen years. The PRK method was the first laser corrective eye surgery approved by the FDA. It is important to understand the differences between PRK and conventional LASIK surgery. With PRK, the surgeon does not create a flap of tissue before re-sculpting the cornea; for this reason, the procedure is often called “Flapless” LASIK. Because the method does not require the creation of a corneal flap, it can be a good alternative for patients with thin corneas. It may also be a good choice for those who are not good candidates for conventional LASIK.

PRK is used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. In terms of successful and lasting outcomes, PRK and LASIK offer equivalent long-term results. In terms of a patient’s experience, the primary difference between the procedures is in the recovery period. Compared to LASIK patients, those who have received PRK may experience a bit more discomfort for the first 2-3 days after the procedure.

However, you can rest assured that the PRK procedure itself is painless. During the procedure, anesthetic drops are administered to numb the eye. The first step in the procedure procedure involves the gentle removal of the top layer of the cornea, preparing the eye for treatment. This layer of cells make up some of the fastest healing tissue in the human body. Once this layer of the cornea is removed, the cornea itself is re-sculpted.

AST-Advanced Surface Treatment
AST, also known as Epi-LASIK, combines the best features of both LASIK and PRK. This procedure, developed by the originator of LASIK, has been successfully used by sugeons since the year 2000. During the AST procedure, the surface layer of the cornea, called the epithelium, is separated from the rest of the cornea. Next, the surface of the cornea is reshaped; this is the key element in improving vision. Finally, the epithelial flap is replaced. During the healing process, which usually lasts from 4-7 days, a protective contact lens must be worn. Once the eyes have healed, the contact lens is removed.

Intralase, or all-laser LASIK

Intralase is a blade-free technique, utilizing only lasers to achieve lasting results. Before the introduction of Intralase, conventional LASIK procedures were performed with a hand-held oscillating blade, called a microkeratome.  The drawback with this method is that flaps created with a microkeratome can lack precision. Fortunately, the Intralase method offers a great improvement, allowing surgeons to customize the technique to your eye’s precise and specific measurements. Many patients are also comforted to learn that, with the Intralase method, a blade NEVER touches your eye.

With the Intralase technique, the surgeon uses a laser to create the corneal flap. This is the first step in laser vision correction. Pulses of laser light are then employed to create tiny bubbles in the corneal stroma. When these bubbles coalesce, a perfect flap forms. The flap is then customized to the precise measurements of your eye. This allows our surgeons at LASIK Houston TX to ensure that the flap created is perfectly suited to the unique depth and shape of your eye.

Though this procedure is newer than other LASIK methods, it has proven itself in terms of both safety and effectiveness. To date, more than 1 million people throughout the world have used the Intralase method to safely and effectively improve their vision.

Here at LASIK Houston TX, we are committed to helping you achieve your unique vision-related goals. With our staff of highly-trained, professional surgeons, and a variety of effective, cutting-edge procedures to work with, we look forward to helping you to improve both your vision and your quality of life.