Refractive surgery refers to any procedure designed to improve a patient’s uncorrected vision by which we mean the quality of one’s eye sight without the help of contact lenses or glasses. LASIK is by far the most common refractive procedure performed today, but there are other refractive procedures that may be more suitable to certain individuals. Typical procedures directed primarily at reducing one’s dependence on glasses include the Excimer laser-based procedures LASIK, PRK, and LASEK.

In addition to the laser-based procedures, lens based procedures are commonly being utilized to achieve more precise refractive results. With the introduction of premium intraocular lenses that correct astigmatism (Toric IOL’s) and those that correct presbyopia, referred to as PCIOL’s, and with the advent of refractive lens exchange (RLE), more options are available that allow patients to see well without the use of contact lenses or glasses. Since some patients are better suited to one procedure than another, the evaluation for refractive surgery is considered as important in achieving a successful outcome as the performance of the procedure itself.

At North Suburban Eye Associates, Dr. Evans is an American Board of Ophthalmolgy certified eye surgeon with over 20 years experience in intraocular surgery and refractive procedures. As a patient at NSEA your surgeon will perform the preoperative assessment, the surgical care, and the postoperative follow-up necessary for you to achieve an optimal outcome. Whether the optimal procedure is a laser-based or a lens-based procedure done in association with cataract surgery, you can feel confident that your surgery will be performed in a caring environment by a highly trained surgeon utilizing the most modern and technologically advanced equipment.