Eye Surgery to Correct Vision at SightMD
Vision correction surgery can provide clearer, more consistent eyesight while reducing dependence on glasses or contact lenses. SightMD offers several laser- and lens-based options, with our eye doctors and surgeons helping patients determine which procedure best fits their needs and vision goals.
Vision Correction Surgery
Eye surgery to correct vision is designed to improve how the eyes focus light, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. These procedures may be an option for people with refractive errors who want clearer vision and greater freedom in daily life.
At SightMD, vision correction is never a one-size-fits-all approach. Our board-certified eye surgeons use advanced diagnostics and multiple treatment options to match each patient with the procedure best suited to their eyes, lifestyle, and long-term vision goals. Our comprehensive approach focuses on safety and precision at every step.
Understanding Refractive Errors and Eyesight Correction
A refractive error occurs when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, resulting in blurred or distorted vision. Light enters the eye through the cornea and lens at the front and must focus precisely on the retina at the back to produce clear vision. When the eye’s shape or structure disrupts this process, light does not focus correctly on the retina.
Refractive errors are not eye diseases. They are common focusing issues diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam and precise measurements of how the eye bends, or refracts, light. These measurements also help our eye surgeons determine which vision correction procedures may be appropriate for a patient.
Common types of refractive errors include:
- Nearsightedness (Myopia): Difficulty seeing distant objects clearly
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia): Difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly
- Astigmatism: Blurred vision at any distance caused by an irregularly shaped cornea
- Presbyopia: Age-related near vision loss and difficulty seeing up close
Types of Eye Surgery to Correct Vision at SightMD
SightMD offers a full spectrum of laser- and lens-based vision correction procedures, allowing our eye surgeons to tailor treatment to each patient’s unique needs and vision goals. The best vision correction procedure for each patient depends on factors such as their prescription, eye health, and individual needs.
LASIK Eye Surgery
As SightMD’s flagship vision correction procedure, LASIK is a safe, reliable, and trusted approach for helping patients achieve clearer vision and freedom from prescription glasses and contact lenses. This laser eye surgery to correct vision reshapes the cornea to correct common refractive errors and deliver precise, long-lasting results.
With millions of procedures performed worldwide, LASIK is one of the most widely adopted vision correction surgeries available today.
PRK Surgery
Ideal for patients with thinner corneas, PRK is a surface-based laser vision correction procedure that offers results comparable to LASIK.
EVO Visian ICL
EVO Visian ICL is an implantable lens option that corrects vision without removing corneal tissue and is often recommended for patients with higher prescriptions.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive Lens Exchange is a lens-based corrective eye surgery that replaces the eye’s natural lens to address presbyopia and reduce dependence on glasses.
Phakic IOL Surgery
Phakic IOL surgery uses a permanent implantable lens placed without removing the natural lens, offering sharp vision for patients who may not qualify for LASIK.
iLASIK™ Surgery
iLASIK is a bladeless, fully customized form of LASIK that uses advanced mapping technology to tailor treatment to each eye.
LASEK Surgery
LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) combines aspects of LASIK and PRK, correcting vision by reshaping the cornea without creating a deep flap.