At Multnomah Vision Clinic, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care services, including refractive surgery comanagement. Refractive surgery is an advanced and life-changing procedure that can reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Our experienced team is here to guide you through the entire process, from pre-operative assessments to post-operative care, ensuring you achieve the best possible visual outcome.
What Is Refractive Surgery?
Refractive surgery is a medical procedure designed to correct common vision problems such as myopia, farsightedness, and astigmatism. These conditions result from imperfections in the shape of the eye, preventing light from focusing directly on the retina.
Refractive surgery aims to reshape the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, to enable light to properly focus on the retina, thereby improving vision. The most well-known refractive surgery techniques include LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis), PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy), and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction).
Why Choose Refractive Surgery?
- Visual Freedom: Refractive surgery can reduce or eliminate your reliance on glasses or contact lenses, allowing you to experience a new level of visual freedom.
- Quick Results: Many patients experience improved vision within hours or days after the procedure.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Enjoy the convenience of waking up to clear vision and participating in various activities without the hassle of corrective lenses.
- Long-Term Savings: While the initial cost of refractive surgery may seem significant, it can lead to long-term savings by eliminating the need for regular glasses and contacts.
Our Refractive Surgery Comanagement Process
- Consultation: Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation where our skilled optometrists evaluate your eye health and assess your eligibility for refractive surgery.
- Patient Education: We take the time to thoroughly explain the available refractive surgery options, their benefits, and potential risks, ensuring you are well-informed.
- Pre-operative Testing: If you decide to proceed with surgery, we perform a series of pre-operative tests to precisely measure the unique characteristics of your eyes.
- Surgeon Referral: Based on your specific needs and preferences, we will refer you to a trusted and experienced refractive surgeon in the area.
- Surgery Day: On the day of your procedure, the surgeon will perform the refractive surgery, typically as an outpatient procedure.
- Post-operative Care: After surgery, we provide thorough post-operative care to monitor your progress and address any concerns.
- Recovery and Follow-Up: Most patients experience a relatively quick recovery, with follow-up appointments to ensure optimal healing and vision outcomes.
Your Journey to Clear Vision Starts Here
Multnomah Vision Clinic is committed to helping you achieve the clear vision you've always desired. If you're considering refractive surgery or would like to learn more about your options, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our expert team. We're here to support you every step of the way, from pre-operative evaluations to post-operative care, making your journey to visual freedom a smooth and rewarding experience. Contact us today to begin your path to clearer, glasses-free vision.