Vision Correction Options Are Changing: Here’s What to Know

LASIK and Advanced Lasers

LASIK continues to dominate vision correction with brands like Johnson & Johnson refining techniques for its safety and efficacy. Newer wavefront-guided lasers enhance precision, allowing for custom treatments tailored to individual eye patterns, reducing risks of halos and glare while ensuring optimal outcomes for nearsightedness and astigmatism.

Innovative Lens Implants

Intraocular lens implants are breaking ground with Alcon and Bausch + Lomb leading innovation. These lenses, often crafted with premium materials, offer a long-lasting solution for cataract patients and those seeking freedom from glasses. New “accommodative” lenses adjust focus dynamically, enhancing clarity at all distances without constant glasses swapping.

Emerging Options: Orthokeratology

Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, involves overnight wear of specially designed contact lenses to reshape the cornea. Brands like Paragon and CRT are pushing the frontier with lenses that allow daytime freedom from corrective eyewear. It’s gaining traction for its non-invasive approach, especially appealing for active lifestyles and those hesitant about surgery.