Vision Correction Options For Adults At Any Age

Vision Correction Options for Adults at Any Age

If you’re tired of wearing glasses or contacts, but you aren’t sure which vision-correction options are best for you, keep reading.

LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) is a vision correction procedure that uses lasers to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. LASIK is accurate and safe, with a short recovery time and minimal discomfort. One laser creates a flap, which is then lifted so another can reshape the cornea.

Pros

Fast procedure time, short recovery time, immediate results

Cons

Permanently removes corneal tissue, may induce dry eye syndrome

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The Visian ICL implants a biocompatible lens behind the iris (the colored part of the eye). This procedure is especially beneficial for people with moderate to severe nearsightedness, astigmatism, and thin corneas.

Pros

Beneficial for people with high prescriptions and/or thin corneas, does not remove corneal tissue, provides UV protection

Cons

Longer procedure length and higher cost when compared to LASIK/PRK

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Like LASIK, PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) uses a laser to correct vision. Instead of creating a flap, the cornea’s epithelial layer is removed with an alcohol-based solution so that the laser can complete the procedure.

Pros

Fast procedure time and no flap that could dislodge

Cons

Permanently removes corneal tissue and longer recovery time when compared LASIK or Visian ICL

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Like modern LASIK, blended vision LASIK uses two steps and two lasers. The main difference is that blended vision LASIK treats one eye for distance and the other for intermediate vision to reduce dependency on reading glasses.

Pros

Fast procedure time, short recovery time, immediate results

Cons

Permanently removes corneal tissue, may induce dry eye syndrome, will not prevent the progression of presbyopia or cataracts

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$Learn more about Refractive Lens Exchange RLE at Price Vision Group$

This procedure is identical to cataract surgery. It removes the natural lens inside the eye and replaces it with an artificial option (IOL). This procedure eliminates the risk for cataracts, and it can significantly reduce the need for reading glasses.

Pros

Won’t require cataract surgery in the future, short recovery time, healthy vision for the rest of your life

Cons

Surgery for each eye performed about one week apart, dependency on reading glasses will vary

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In a procedure identical to refractive lens exchange, cataract surgery happens once cataracts have developed in one or both eyes. It is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the world. Based on lifestyle and budget, many lens options are available.

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Price Vision Group is a global leader in corneal transplant, cataract surgery, keratoconus treatment, PRK and LASIK. At our center in Indianapolis, we see patients from Indiana cities including Zionsville, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Avon, and Greenwood, as well as people who travel from across the U.S. and even abroad for treatment by our renowned physicians.

Vision Correction Options For Adults At Any Age

Want to see clearly? You have plenty of options!

Ocular Maturity [Age 18-21]

If you’re tired of wearing glasses or contacts, but you aren’t sure which vision-correction options are best for you, keep reading.

Ages 20s – 40s

LASIK

Visian ICL

PRK

Presbyopia [Mid to late 40s]

Ages 40s – 60s

Blended Vision LASIK

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

Cataracts [60s+]

Cataract Surgery

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