Refractive Surgery is a term used to describe a surgical procedure through which the optical characteristics of the human eye are altered, resulting in improved uncorrected vision. Although the goal is to eliminate glasses and contact lenses altogether, the current technology cannot achieve this in all patients. In some high refractive errors, healing leaves a residual amount of refractive error. This can be refined with a weak glass prescription to be used when necessary. Patients over the age of 45 still require reading glasses.

There are five types of Refractive Procedures:

1. P.R.K. (Photo-refractive keratectomy)
2. L.A.S.I.K. (currently the most popular)
3. L.A.S.E.K. (a modified P.R.K.)
4. REFRACTIVE INTRA-OCULAR IMPLANTS (developing rapidly and an improvement on the above)
5. Surgery to eliminate reading glasses: still investigational
   

L.A.S.I.K. is now our primary Refractive Procedure. Not all patients with glasses or contact lenses are candidates. High refractive errors on the myopic, astigmatic or hyperopic side do not respond well to L.A.S.I.K. Only a thorough comprehensive ocular examination can determine a patient's candidacy.

Dr. Znajda and his technical staff make it a point to see a patient from the time of the initial examination through surgery and into the long follow-up period. One has to remember that this is eye surgery where caution and timely patience has to be exercised. This continuity of care assures a high-quality, personalized approach to Refractive Surgery leading to improved chances for a very good long-term outcome.

Znajda J.P. Vision Correction Surgery Dr.
1371 Neilson Rd. Suite 407
Scarborough ON M1B 4Z8
(416) 281-2015
jamesznajda@rogers.com