Guide to the MultiFocal LASIK Procedure

LASIK laser eye surgery and bladeless LASIK continue to be among the top choices for patients interested in vision correction, but a new LASIK procedure may offer even better results. The MultiFocal LASIK procedure, also known as Bifocal LASIK, presbyLASIK and Presbyopic LASIK is designed for people who commonly use bifocals to improve their vision. This new LASIK procedure was recently featured on The Doctors TV show and offers a number of benefits for patients who want to say goodbye to their bifocal lenses for good.

If you think you may be a good candidate for the new MultiFocal LASIK procedure, set up a consultation with a LASIK doctor in your area. Your doctor will explain what the benefits and drawbacks of the MultiFocal LASIK procedure are, and what you can expect from this innovative type of laser eye surgery.

Top Benefits of MultiFocal LASIK or presbyLASIK

MultiFocal LASIK or presbyLASIK offers a number of benefits and early studies have shown very promising results. Some studies suggest that MultiFocal LASIK offers the following benefits:

• Improve vision for far-sighted patients
• Allow some patients to become completely free of eyeglasses within two years of surgery
• Has a low risk of reduced contrast sensitivity, a common problem in patients who undergo other types of vision correction treatments
• Patient can still undergo cataract surgery after LASIK if needed

Even though MultiFocal LASIK has several advantages, there is no guarantee of results and the eyes may change as the years go by. Some complications can occur with this procedure, but most people find that the benefits do outweigh the risks.

How MultiFocal LASIK Works

Unlike regular LASIK and bladeless LASIK procedures, MultiFocal LASIK creates more than one power on the surface of the cornea so that you can see more clearly through different zones on the eye. MultiFocal LASIK makes it possible to see clearly over several distances, instead of just one distance. The laser reshapes the clear surface of the eye just enough to alter the way light enters the eye. Conventional LASIK procedures can only correct eithernearsightedness or farsightedness.

The MultiFocal LASIK procedure corrects presbyopia by reshaping the cornea into different zones for near, far and intermediate vision correction. Your brain will adjust your vision accordingly to create the sharpest picture. The light is refracted differently in each zone, so you can regain vision at all distances, instead of just one distance.

This type of LASIK procedure is customizable so the chances of improving vision without errors is reduced when compared to conventional procedures. Many LASIK doctors are still experimenting with different techniques to design the most effective approach. In most cases, MultiFocal LASIK cannot be reversed.

Learn more about the latest LASIK procedures in our information guide, or set up a consultation with a LASIK surgeon in your area. The MultiFocal LASIK procedure is still undergoing clinical trials, as of January 2011, but may soon be available at many laser vision correction centers around the United States.

Source: http://www.locateadoc.com