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Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) helps thousands of Canadians reduce or even eliminate their dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses annually. At Bochner Eye Institute in Toronto, ON, we’ve provided exceptional eye care since 1929, earning a reputation as one of Canada’s most renowned eye care clinics.

As Toronto’s top choice for laser vision correction, we’re proud to offer LASIK using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques. If you wish you could put the glasses or contacts in the past, LASIK could be right for you. But you may wonder which refractive errors it can treat and how it can benefit your vision. This blog explains how LASIK can help with three common refractive errors.

Common Refractive Errors LASIK Can Treat

LASIK is effective in treating:

• Nearsightedness (Myopia): Nearsightedness, the most common refractive error, happens when objects in the distance appear blurry while close objects are clear. It develops because light doesn’t properly focus on the light-sensing cells in the back of the eye (the retina.) LASIK reshapes the cornea to correct the focal point, improving distance vision.
• Farsightedness (Hyperopia): The opposite of myopia, hyperopia makes close-up objects appear blurry, while distant objects are sharper. It happens when light lands behind the retina instead of on it. LASIK can help with farsightedness by adjusting the cornea to focus light more directly onto the retina, improving close-up vision.
• Corneal Astigmatism: Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, causing blurry vision at all distances. LASIK can smooth the cornea to restore proper light focus, correcting the distortion.

Most patients with the above refractive errors can qualify for LASIK. However, patients with severe or unusual refractive errors aren’t typically good candidates for LASIK.

For example, patients with lenticular astigmatism can’t have LASIK because that type of astigmatism affects the lens, not the cornea. Patients with myopia greater than 10 diopters or hyperopia less than five diopters aren’t typically good LASIK candidates. However, our esteemed specialists can often recommend another path to vision correction in these cases.

How LASIK Works

Our renowned ophthalmologists use two leading-edge lasers to perform LASIK surgery: First, the IntraLase iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser to create access to the cornea. Then, the WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser to precisely reshape the cornea. It’s the fastest and most efficient laser for vision correction and can also improve visual contrast, sharpness, and depth perception.

The procedure is quick, typically taking about 15 minutes per eye, with minimal discomfort. Most patients experience significant improvements in vision shortly afterward and can resume their normal activities within a day or two.

LASIK Consultations in Toronto

As recognized industry leaders in LASIK treatment, Bochner Eye Institute strives to give every patient the best results through state-of-the-art technology and personalized approaches. 

Our extensive experience and high success rate make us the trusted choice for LASIK in Toronto.

Call 416-960-2020 in Toronto to schedule your LASIK consultation today.

While deciding to have laser vision correction is a big decision, choosing your eye surgeon is the most important part of the process. You rely on your eyes for virtually every task throughout your life. Therefore, you need a LASIK eye surgeon with the experience and skill to improve your vision safely and effectively. Your chosen surgeon is directly responsible for your LASIK results and handling any post-operative concerns. 

Other staff may assist the LASIK surgeon during your procedure. However, the surgeon is in charge of all aspects of the process, including determining if LASIK is the right option for you and confirming the measurements that guide the laser during the procedure. The surgeon is also the one who will provide follow-up care and handle your questions and concerns.