Visual Services: Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates



		Laser Vision Correction

Laser vision correction (LVC) uses a special laser to reshape the surface of the cornea (the front surface of the eye) in order to correct vision and reduce or eliminate the need for wearing glasses or contact lenses. The procedures are fast and highly successful.

LASIK animation

LASIK (Laser-in-situ Keratomileuisis)

1. Anesthetic drops are applied to the eye
2. A flap is created by the surgeon and folded back
3. The corneal layer below the flap is reshaped by the laser.
4. The surgeon repositions the flap.
5. The flap adheres naturally to the deeper layers of the cornea.

Pre-treatment for nearsightedness (myopia)
(image c 1999 Rachel Negris) Post-treatment
(image c 1999 Rachel Negris)

PRK animation
(image c 1999 Rachel Negris)

PRK (Photo-Refractive Keratectomy)
1. Anesthetic drops are applied to the eye.
2. The outermost corneal layer is removed by one of several methods
3. The surface layer is reshaped by the laser.

Laser vision correction information sessions are held throughout Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Offices. For further information on LVC or for an information session schedule, contact Dianne Pizette or call (617) 629-6280 (Visual Services in the Somerville Practice).