Standing in the optometrist’s office, hearing you’re a candidate for four different procedures—LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL—can feel overwhelming. But each has a clear profile and ideal patient, and understanding those differences makes the choice surprisingly straightforward.
What in the world is LASIK? Could it be good for you? Here, we’ll go over the 5 main elements your eye care professional will look for before giving you the green light to be a candidate.
There are 2 main types of laser eye surgery:
LASIK, a precise laser-assisted approach for most general refractive errors
PRK, which is ideal for thinner corneas or unusual curvatures of the eye
How worth it is LASIK? Learn more about laser eye surgery, including what it is, how it works, and what to expect.
Wondering about SMILE eye surgery? Learn how this minimally invasive eye surgery can correct high myopia with little recovery time in only 30 seconds.
Wondering which laser surgery option is best for you? Learn more about your choices as Golden Vision Optometry compares EVO ICL and LASIK.
