Laser Correction
Excimer Laser
- LASIK/PRK – for correcting refractive error, so that patients do not need to wear spectacles any more
- PTK – for treatment and removal of small irregularities on the surface of the cornea
Femtosecond Laser
- FLACS– enhances precision and accuracy during cataract surgery
- Bladeless LASIK– avoids using blades (microkeratomes) during LASIK
Frequency doubled NdYAG Laser
- Used for treating various retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy, retinal strokes, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), retinal breaks, etc
PDT Laser
- Used for the treatment of choroidal neovasular membranes (CNVM) in age related macular degeneration
YAG Laser
- Capsulotomy– For clearing the opaque layer, behind the IOL, which forms in some patients after cataract surgery
- Peripheral irodotomy– Prevent further deterioration in some forms (angle closure) of glaucoma.
