Your Results Indicate You May Not Be a LASIK Candidate – But There Are Other Options!

At SightMD New York, we understand that LASIK isn’t the right fit for everyone. However, this doesn’t mean you have to give up on the possibility of better vision. Our expert team offers a variety of alternative procedures that may be better suited to your eye health and vision goals.

Someone from our team will be in touch with you soon to discuss LASIK alternative options that are outlined below.

Many factors can help decide if LASIK is right for you. These include your eye health, prescription strength, and medical history. However, this doesn’t mean you have to compromise on achieving optimal vision. SightMD New York offers many different options to help you achieve clearer vision and enjoy a more convenient life.

Our dedicated team of eye care specialists will work closely with you to explore alternatives to LASIK. Some of the treatments we offer include:

Implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery has become a popular alternative to LASIK. This procedure is generally recommended for patients ages 21 to 50, with moderate to severe myopia and/or astigmatism, whose vision has been stable for at least a year. The ICL procedure involves implanting an artificial lens inside the eye, surgically placed in front of the eye’s natural lens. The natural lens remains in place. The ICL lens is inserted through a self-healing incision, so stitches are unnecessary.

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is another effective LASIK alternative, most commonly recommended for patients over the age of 45 who are experiencing presbyopia (age-related loss of near vision) or who may not be ideal candidates for laser vision correction. The procedure involves surgically removing the eye’s natural lens and replacing it with a customized artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This is the same lens replacement technique used in cataract surgery that comes with a fast recovery time while also eliminating the risk of future cataract development.

The best way to determine your eligibility for any of these procedures is to schedule a comprehensive eye evaluation with our specialists. Let us help you find the right solution for clear, lasting vision.