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Modern LASIK
A quick, all-laser procedure that gently corrects the shape of your cornea. Most patients see well within 24 hours.
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Laser vision correction reshapes the cornea, the clear front surface of your eye, so that light focuses correctly without glasses or contacts. There are three types of laser vision correction in modern use, and Dr. Ling performs all of them at Lucēre Vision in San Francisco. LASIK is one of the three, so if you've been searching for LASIK, you're in the right place. The other two are designed for eyes that LASIK doesn't suit as well, and during your Vision Consultation, Dr. Ling will walk through which option is the best fit for you.
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SMILE Pro
A minimally invasive laser treatment that corrects your vision through a tiny opening, leaving the surface of your cornea almost completely untouched.
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PRK
A surface laser treatment that refines the cornea without creating any opening at all. Recovery takes a bit longer, but it's the best option for thinner or irregular corneas.
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LASIK vs. SMILE vs. PRK
All three procedures reshape the same layer of the cornea and can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The differences are in how the laser reaches that layer, how quickly the surface heals, and which corneas each one suits. • LASIK gives the fastest recovery and handles a wide range of prescriptions, including moderate to high astigmatism. • SMILE Pro leaves most of the corneal surface intact, which tends to mean less dry eye sensitivity. • PRK avoids a flap entirely, which makes it the safest choice when the cornea is thin or irregular, but it comes with a longer recovery. Because Dr. Ling performs all three, the recommendation at your Vision Consultation will be based on your eyes and your goals.
See what's possible
The goal isn't simply to stop wearing glasses. It's to make vision correction less of a consideration in your everyday life, and give you the freedom to just do want you want to do.
