About Refractive Vision Correction

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Refractive Vision Correction or Laser Vision Correction (LVC) are terms used to describe refractive surgical procedures that reshape the cornea. By making subtle changes in the shape of the cornea, light is able to focus correctly on the back of the eye, allowing clearer vision. LVC can treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism creating less dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses. A clear tissue, called the cornea, covers the front of the eye. The shape of the cornea helps determine how light is focused on the retina. With LVC, the surgeon removes microscopic layers of corneal tissue to reshape the cornea and to improve the focusing ability of the eye. The Indiana Eye Clinic surgeons (ophthalmologists) use the excimer laser, a cool, ultraviolet light that is programmed specifically to your exact prescription.

Our pre-testing and Wavefront technology provide the most accurate mapping of the eye for viewing your refractive error and create your personal surgical plan.

Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is a procedure to treat presbyopia, a condition that affects most people in their mid-40s. CK uses radio waves to reshape the cornea and bring near vision back into focus.

Additional factors such as the age of the patient, the amount of correction needed, and an evaluation with the surgeon, enable us to determine which procedure will be best for you. There are several surgical techniques available to correct refractive or vision errors:

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