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Many people around the world rely on glasses
or contacts to correct vision, but with technology
today glasses and contacts are not the only way
to 20/20 vision. The answer could be refractive
surgery. Refractive surgery is an exciting way
for those who have abnormal visual acuity to correct
their eyesight with rapid improvement of vision,  extremely low level of discomfort, and rapid healing
rate. The words, refractive surgery, refer to
a surgical procedure, either laser or non-laser,
that can improve the eye's focus by changing the
shape of the cornea. The cornea is the clear dome
on the front of the eyeball that refracts light
entering the eye into the lens, which then focuses
it onto the retina. |
For you to have clear vision, both the cornea and the
lens must focus light rays so that the light falls perfectly
onto the retina. The retina then converts the light
rays into impulses that are sent through the optic nerve
to the brain, which we see as images. If the image is
not focused properly, we will not see a clear image.
This condition is known as a refractive error, hence
the term refractive surgery.
There are three common types of refractive
conditions; myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
All of which can be reduced or corrected by refractive
surgery.
A key factor in determining your success with refractive
surgery is knowing your eyesight and your lifestyle,
as well as finding a skilled surgeon who fits your needs.
Your doctor should know your visual needs and your history
to be able to help you decide which procedure is right
for you.
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Marina Eye Center
3019 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: 310.577.6600
Fax: 310.577.6601
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