LTK Laser Eye Surgery
Introduction
Laser thermokeratoplasty, or LTK laser eye surgery, is a new procedure used to treat farsightedness and astigmatism.
During LTK laser eye surgery, a laser beam uses heat to shrink and reshape the cornea. Vision problems from farsightedness or astigmatism are corrected in a matter of seconds, without any cutting or removal of tissue.
Although highly effective in the short-term, the results of LTK laser eye surgery are not permanent. Your vision gradually regresses, mostly during the first three months following LTK laser eye surgery. To compensate, the doctor will intentionally overcorrect, so you end up with your desired vision.
What Are the Advantages of LTK Laser Eye Surgery?
The advantages of LTK laser eye surgery include:
- Little risk of infection or vision loss since the
laser is the only thing that touches the eye during LTK laser eye surgery.
- LTK laser eye surgery s very fast.
- Little discomfort results from LTK laser eye surgery and patients are often able to resume normal activities the following day.
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- Astigmatism - Astigmatism is a common form of visual impairment in which part of an image is blurred, due to an irregularity in the curvature of the front surface of the eye, the cornea. Source:WebMD Medical Reference from The Cleveland Clinic
- Farsightedness - Learn about farsightedness, what causes hyperopia and the symptoms of being farsighted. Source:WebMD Medical Reference from The Cleveland Clinic
- Questions To Ask Before Surgery - Surgery questions to ask prior to having a procedure are important. Your surgeon should be available to answer your surgery questions prior to the procedure. Source:MedicineNet
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