At Wolfe Eye Clinic, we know every set of eyes is unique. That’s why our expert team takes the time to evaluate whether LASIK is right for you, or if an alternative option might be a better fit for your vision needs. LASIK is a well-established corrective eye surgery that reshapes the cornea so light focuses correctly on the retina. It’s commonly used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, often reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
However, LASIK may not be right for everyone. Our experienced surgeons specialize in a full range of advanced refractive procedures and offer alternatives like monovision strategies, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and implantable contact lenses (EVO ICL). At Wolf Eye Clinic we are committed to helping you understand your options and find the best eye correction solution for clear, lasting vision.
Unfortunately, as we age, so do our eyes. By the time we reach our early 40s, many of us will typically experience presbyopia, the normal loss of near focusing, which can increase the need for reading glasses or bifocals. Monovision LASIK reduces the reliance on reading glasses, allowing you to enjoy greater freedom in your day-to-day life, whether that’s reading a menu, checking a phone or driving. During your LASIK consultation, your surgeon will review your vision needs, lifestyle and treatment goals to determine if monovision LASIK is the right solution for you.
PRK, an FDA-approved alternative to LASIK, may be right for you if you experience thin corneas, chronic dry eyes or lead an active lifestyle. This corrective eye surgery is commonly used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, leading to long term clear and lasting vision.
Implantable Collamer Lenses is a safe and effective corrective eye surgery option for those who may not qualify for LASIK or PRK. Unlike procedures that reshape the cornea, EVO ICL implants work from inside the eye, making them an excellent solution for people with very high prescriptions, thin corneas or chronic dry eye. For long-lasting results without altering corneal tissue, EVO ICL surgery offers a dependable alternative with the added benefit of being removable, if needed.
If you are experiencing presbyopia, the normal loss of near focusing due to aging eyes, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) might be the right fit for your vision needs. This procedure replaces your aging lens, correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. RLE also eliminates the need for future cataract surgery. Your refractive surgeon will review with you additional possible side effects and your potential candidacy for RLE.
To find out if you are a candidate for LASIK or alternative corrective eye surgery options, please call one of our LASIK Coordinators at (833) 532-8809 or schedule a free LASIK consultation.
Wolfe Eye Clinic has experienced LASIK refractive surgeons across the state. We offer free LASIK consultations at our Ames, Ankeny, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids (Hiawatha), Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Marshalltown, Pleasant Hill and Waterloo clinics.
With more than 40 locations throughout Iowa, expert eye care is always close to home.
Whether you need a routine eye exam or advanced surgical care, our team is here to help you see your best.
