Edina Eye Minneapolis Eye Care and Lasik

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iLASIK

Intralase Custom LASIK

Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons are Minnesota leaders in Intralase LASIK. Providing superior skill combined with today’s most advanced refractive technology is what separates us from other refraction surgery centers. Our experienced refractive surgeons are nationally recognized for achieving excellence in refractive surgery. Using today’s most sophisticated and beneficial laser vision correction technology, our surgeons customize each treatment to fit your unique visual needs.

INDIVIDUALIZED CARE

Unlike most refractive surgery centers, our surgeons insist on being involved in your care from the initial examination to your final post-operative check. At Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons you will SEE THE DIFFERENCE. Entrust your gift of sight to our skilled surgeons and experienced refractive surgery staff – we provide you with exceptional eye care and proven results. Financing options available.

Laser Vision Correction Procedures

LASIK – Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a surgical procedure to reduce nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism by reshaping tissue in the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye. It evolved from a variety of refractive surgery techniques including photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). In LASIK, an automated device called a microkeratome is used to create a thin flap in the cornea that is lifted; an excimer laser is then used to reshape the underlying corneal tissue and the flap is replaced over the treated area. LASIK is a permanent vision correction, and its long-term results have proven to be very stable. It will not correct presbyopia, the diminishing flexibility of the lens that accompanies aging and leads to the need for reading glasses. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved the excimer laser in 1995 for the PRK correction of nearsightedness and in 1998 for the LASIK correction of nearsightedness with or without astigmatism. VISX announced on May 23, 2003 that it received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CustomVue™ laser vision correction. This wavefront ablation procedure set a new standard for vision correction, with the potential to enable better vision than with contacts or glasses. The FDA approval allows for WaveScan® diagnosis and CustomVue treatment of patients with nearsightedness and astigmatism. This advanced diagnostic tool is the standard of care for our laser vision correction patients. After a complete eye examination, your surgeon can determine which vision correction procedure is right for you.

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