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Cataracts are a serious medical problem that will affect four out of ten adults over the age of 60, and almost 70% of adults over the age of 75. Cataracts, a clouding of the lens in the eye, can result in impaired vision and even blindness.

The PRELEX Procedure

One of the surgical procedures used to treat cataracts is Presbyopic Lens Exchange, or PRELEX. In this procedure, a small incision is made in the eye, the diseased lens is removed, and an artificial, intra-ocular lens (IOL) is replaced.

Why PRELEX for Cataracts?

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If you are an athlete, you already know the highly important role sharp eyesight plays in your performance.

Ironically, that important role is what makes LASIK surgery both so exciting and so intimidating for athletes. After all, following LASIK, an athlete generally stands to improve his or her visual performance substantially without the need for glasses or contact lenses. But complications from the surgery certainly could pose a problem as well.

The good news is that with the development of Custom LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures, more athletes than ever are turning to these procedures without the fear and hesitation of the past. In fact, professional athletes like Tiger Woods have emerged as big proponents of what LASIK can do for your athletic performance.

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The 20/20 Institute Commitment for Life is not empty words. You can read the testimonials of some of their many happy patients for yourself, and this page has photos of some of the patients. That helps you connect the people with the real impact it has on their quality of life. Some are quite detailed, as the patients share their 20/20 Institute LASIK Experience.

Your initial evaluation and consultation is free of charge. You should plan for the most comprehensive eye exam you have ever had. Although it is a painless experience, this evaluation will use some of the most advanced diagnostic ophthalmic equipment in the world. It will provide great detail about the specific imperfections in your vision.

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When most of us think of corrective eye surgery, we think of LASIK. As the most established refractive procedure, LASIK continues to be a popular choice, but ophthalmologists have also developed similar yet refined ways to address corneal imperfections. Epi-LASIK (epithelial laser in-situ keratomileusis), one of the most recent solutions, may be better option for some patients.

What Is Epi-LASIK?

As with traditional LASIK, Epi-LASIK involves the ophthalmologist creating a flap in the cornea. The eye surgeon then lifts the flap and uses a laser to reshape the cornea, correcting impairments and improving vision. Once the flap is put back in the place, the patient is fitted with a special contact lens to wear for a few days post-surgery.

How Does Epi-LASIK Differ from Other Procedures?

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LASIK corrective eye surgery is a procedure in which a small incision is made in the cornea, allowing for the top layer of the cornea to be folded back like a flap. A laser is then used to reshape the cornea to improve vision, and the corneal flap is restored to its original position. The difference between traditional LASIK and the all-laser IntraLase method, is that IntraLase uses a laser to make the initial incision, while traditional LASIK uses a blade.

Traditional LASIK
In traditional LASIK procedures, an instrument called a keratome is used to make the initial incision in the cornea. There are two kinds of keratomes: a microkeratome, which is a blade, and an epikeratome, which is a blunt separator. Compared to the use of IntraLase, these incision methods are less accurate, may require a longer healing process, and could result in a less effective procedure.