Glossary of LASIK Terms
- Myopia — nearsighted, patient can not see clearly at distance, especially at night.
- Hyperopia — farsighted, patient can not see clearly as objects get closer, especially at near reading distance.
- Astigmatism — irregular curvature of the cornea usually with a different curvature vertically versus horizontally.
- Corneal Topography — a photo of the cornea that graphically shows all areas of normal and abnormal curvature and shape.
- WaveFront Analysis — measurement of high order vision aberrations that can be corrected by LASIK to eliminate subtle distortions in vision and giving the patient vision clarity not achievable with standard LASIK.
- Intralase — laser device that creates a corneal flap prior to LASIK procedure without cutting tissue.
- Microkeratome — device that creates a corneal flap prior to LASIK procedure.
- Ablation — the actual lasering of corneal tissue to alter curvature during the LASIK procedure.
- Enhancement — a procedure to raise the flap and do a “touch up” and improve the results/vision from a previous LASIK procedure.
- DLK — inflammation of the cornea that can occur after LASIK, usually treated with steroid and antibiotic drops.
To find out more about laser vision correction in Oakland and Berkeley, contact Dr. Breaux, a board-certified Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, or schedule a free LASIK consultation today. Because of his dedication and belief in personalized service, each prospective LASIK candidate meets personally with Dr. Breaux to discuss their expectations and to have their LASIK surgical evaluation. Patients will also enjoy being examined by Dr. Breaux, their LASIK surgeon, at both their post-op and 6-month appointments following their vision correction procedure. In Pinole, call (510) 724-8100 or in Oakland or Berkeley call (510) 655-6626 today.
