Kelly Laser Center

Intacs corneal implants and laser vision correction are very different methods to correct refractive errors in your vision. While they primarily address different eye conditions, they both are effective options to treat nearsightedness and astigmatism.

Intacs are small curved pieces of plastic that get inserted into your cornea to flatten its curvature. Eyes suffering from myopia have a steeply curved cornea that bends light too sharply. Intacs can correct this condition by flattening the curve of your cornea so that light can focus clearly on the retina.

Intacs can also be an effective method of treating astigmatism, which causes blurry vision at all distances due to an oval-shaped cornea. Intacs can be placed in your cornea in a way that returns your cornea to a more spherical shape. However, Intacs are primarily used to treat Keratoconus, a condition marked by a gradual bulging of the cornea.

Laser vision correction is one of the most popular options to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. New York ophthalmologist Dr. James Kelly offers a variety of laser vision correction options, including:

• LASIK
• PRK and Epi-LASIK

One of the main differences between Intacs corneal implants and laser vision correction is that the Intacs procedure is reversible. Your corneal implants can be replaced with a different set of Intacs as your eye condition worsens, or they can be removed altogether. Laser vision correction is a permanent procedure that reshapes your cornea using an excimer laser. Therefore, once you opt for laser vision correction, there is no turning back.

At your initial consultation, Dr. Kelly will review your options with you and recommend the most effective procedure based on your eye condition.

Please contact our New York ophthalmologists today to schedule your initial consultation. Kelly Laser Center serves patients in New York City, Long Island, and Manhattan, New York.