Procedure guide

Important: This guide is for general information only. Procedure availability varies by LASIK MD clinic and is subject to factors such as location, medical expertise, and patient eligibility as determined by a physician. Please contact your local clinic to confirm the availability of a specific procedure.

Eye Surgery Finder

Take our short test to find out which of our procedures would best suit you.

Select your age

18-44

45-59

60+

Have you ever had eye surgery before?

Yes

No

What do you currently wear glasses or contact lenses for?

Difficulty with seeing far

Difficulty with seeing near

Difficulty with seeing both near and far

What do you currently wear glasses or contact lenses for?

Difficulty with seeing near

Difficulty with seeing both near and far

Based on your criteria,   would be most suitable for you.

 

Compare procedures

Use the table below to quickly compare your options for laser‑ based vs. lens‑based vision correction, including typical age ranges to help guide your decision.

Laser eye surgery

Procedure

Conditions treated

Key benefits

Age

LASIK

Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism

  • Quick recovery (often 24 h)
  • Minimal discomfort
  • Long-lasting, precise results

18-55

Laser PresbyVision

Presbyopia (reading vision loss)

  • Restores near & far vision
  • Reduces reading-glasses use
  • Fast return to routine

40+

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)

Myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism especially when LASIK is not suitable

  • Safe for thin corneas
  • No flap created
  • Stable, durable vision correction

18-55


Lens surgery

Procedure

Conditions treated

Key benefits

Age

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

High myopia or hyperopia, presbyopia, not eligible for laser correction

  • Eliminates reading glasses use
  • Prevents future cataracts
  • Sharp, stable results

50+

Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)

Moderate to high myopia and sometimes hyperopia or astigmatism, thin cornea or laser contraindication

  • For high prescriptions
  • Cornea left untouched
  • Reversible
  • Excellent night vision
  • Alternative to LASIK

18-55

Cataract surgery

Cataracts - cloudy natural lens with simultaneous vision correction

  • Removes cloudy lens
  • Restores clear vision
  • Safe, proven, fast recovery

60+

Take the next step toward freedom from glasses and contacts

Have questions about LASIK, RLE, or other vision correction options? Our team is ready to support you every step of the way.

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