Refractive Surgery

Say goodbye to distorted, blurry eyesight. With our advanced refractive surgery treatments, you can enjoy a life of clarity and experience vision without limits.

Refractive Surgery offered in Virginia Beach
Refractive Surgery offered in Virginia Beach

What is Refractive Surgery?

Refractive surgery is a collection of procedures designed to correct common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. These surgeries work by altering your eye’s focusing power, either by gently reshaping your cornea or implanting an artificial lens (IOL). Refractive surgery is a game-changer for anyone tired of struggling with the hassle of glasses and contacts.

Refractive Surgery Treatment Options

Neatrour Eye Care offers a variety of advanced refractive surgery options tailored to your unique needs:

LASIK offered in Virginia Beach

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)

A precise laser treatment that reshapes the cornea to correct vision issues like earsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Experience the joy of clear vision, often as soon as the next day.

PRK offered in Virginia Beach

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

If you’re an athlete or have thinner corneas, PRK might be your perfect match. We carefully remove a thin layer from your eye’s surface before reshaping it. It’s like giving your cornea a fresh start for better vision – perfect for active patients.

SMILE offered in Virginia Beach

SMILE / LALEX (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)

A minimally invasive procedure that involves creating a tiny opening in the cornea to remove a small piece of tissue (lenticule), resulting in improved vision. SMILE is known for its rapid recovery and reduced risk of dry eyes, allowing you to get back to your routine quickly.

Phakic IOL Intraocular Lenses offered in Virginia Beach VA

Phakic IOL (Intraocular Lenses)

Phakic IOL is designed for those with high myopia and astigmatism. This procedure involves placing a lens inside the eye without removing the natural lens, providing a permanent solution for significant vision challenges

RLE vision care offered in Virginia Beach

RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange)

As we age, our eyes’ natural lenses can become less flexible, making it harder to focus. RLE replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one, helping you see clearly at various distances. Ideal for individuals with presbyopia or early cataracts.

Presbyopia treated in Virginia Beach VA

Presbyopia

Dr. Neatrour has decades of experience in delivering blended vision to help those 45 years of age and older to have a fuller range of vision.  He personally has benefited from blended vision for 3 decades.  He will demonstrate your options to you during your vision evaluation to help set your vision goals.  Blended vision provides improved near without causing distance blur.

Let Dr. Neatrour guide you in choosing the right option for your lifestyle and vision goals.
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How Does Refractive Surgery Work?

In order to adjust your eye’s focusing power, refractive surgery needs to change how light enters your eye. Each method does this in its own way, but the result is still crystal clear vision that will last for years to come.

How Does Refractive Surgery Work

The Refractive Surgery Procedure

Understanding the refractive surgery process can help you feel more comfortable and prepared for your journey to clearer vision with us. Here’s what you can expect from start to finish:

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To determine if you’re a good candidate for refractive surgery, we require you to be 18+ years of age, have a stable vision prescription for 1-year, have good overall eye health, and no active eye infections or injuries. Other than this, you must not be pregnant or nursing, and have realistic expectations about your vision outcome.

How Should I Prep For Surgery?

Once you’re deemed eligible, we’ll guide you through these post-operative steps:

  • You’ll have to stop wearing contact lenses before evaluation and surgery.

  • You’ll need a friend or family member to drive you home after the surgery.

  • Plan for some downtime to allow your eyes to rest and heal.

  • We’ll give you specific instructions on medication use.

  • Attend pre-operative consultation to ask us any questions you may have.

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Vision correction surgery offered in Virginia Beach

It’s Surgery Day – How Does This Work?

While the process is unique to the type of refractive surgery you’re getting, you can expect to:

  • Have your eyes numbed with anesthetic drops for your comfort.

  • An advanced laser will be used to reshape your cornea or implant a lens.

  • Procedures can last anywhere between 15-30 minutes for both eyes.

Dr. Neatrour will use his “verbal reassuring anesthesia” technique to guide through every step of your treatment, explaining what’s happening in real-time.

What Does Post-Surgery Care Involve?

After your refractive surgical procedure, you’ll:

  • Be given detailed instructions for at-home care.

  • Be scheduled for follow-up appointments to monitor healing and vision progress.

  • Experience mild discomfort & blurry vision initially, which swiftly resolves on its own.

  • Be able to return to normal activities within 1-2 days, with some restrictions in place.

  • Need to use the prescribed eye drops as directed to prevent infection and promote healing.

  • Avoid rubbing your eyes and protect them from irritants (e.g., debris, sunlight, etc.).

Refractive post-surgery results in Virginia Beach

Learn More About Refractive Surgery & Catracts

Email Dr. Neatrour with any additional questions: Vision@DrNeatrour.com

Benefits of Refractive Surgery in Virginia Beach

Choosing Refractive Surgery

Choosing refractive surgery with Dr. Neatrour Eye Care can be life-changing. Benefits include:

  • Potential for freedom away from glasses and contact lenses.

  • Improved vision, often better than what you achieved with corrective eyewear.

  • Enhanced quality of life and increased confidence.

  • Quick recovery and minimal downtime for most procedures.

  • Long-lasting results.

Embrace A New Way Of Seeing

At Dr. Neatrour at Beach Care, we believe that everyone deserves to see the world clearly and fully. Our refractive surgery treatments are more than just vision-enhancing procedures; they open the door to new perspectives. Experience the difference that clear sight can make in your daily life.

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