Myrtle Beach LASIK and Contoura Surgeon Dr. Neil Griffin
Neil B. Griffin, M.D., is one of the foremost LASIK specialists in the Myrtle Beach region. While refractive surgery can sometimes be an impersonal procedure at other vision centers, Dr. Griffin prides himself on using the latest vision technology available to personalize the surgery and best treat your unique set of eyes.
Dr. Griffin also performs Contoura, a custom LASIK procedure for patients with refractive errors and corneal irregularities. The Contoura technology is used to create a customized map of the patient’s cornea, which is the used to come up with a treatment plan that addresses the patient’s individual needs.
LASIK Surgery in Myrtle Beach
LASIK uses an ultraviolet laser to reshape the cornea by removing a small amount of corneal tissue. Once the cornea’s curvature is improved, light rays will refract more normally, thereby helping the patient’s vision to become less blurry.
The surgery itself is safe, quick and pain-free thanks to anesthetic drops that numb the eye. Patients may experience mild discomfort in the day following LASIK; most will see a marked improvement in their vision within a day or two.
Patients may be better candidates for SMILE or Contoura surgeries as an alternative to LASIK. During the initial consultation, Dr. Griffin assesses the patient’s eligibility for refractive surgery, then reviews the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure so that the patient can make a fully informed decision with regard to treatment.
Beyond laser vision correction, Dr. Griffin and the team at Griffin Eye Center treat cataracts, astigmatism and serious corneal conditions. For more information about any of these procedures, please contact his Myrtle Beach office at (843) 449-6414.
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
In this procedure, the thin outer layer of the cornea is first gently removed. Then an advanced excimer laser is used to reshape the underlying cornea area. The result is a cornea that more accurately focuses light on the retina. A bandage contact lens is placed over the eye until the epithelium grows back.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
RLE is for patients between the ages of 50 plus who are experiencing the effects of presbyopia. Presbyopia is a normal part of aging that becomes more apparent as people approach their 40s and 50s. As the human body ages, it loses its elasticity, and therefore its ability to easily change focus, making it more difficult to read smaller print. Because LASIK and other forms of laser vision correction do not affect the lens of your eye, they cannot correct this problem.
The RLE procedure involves removing your eye’s natural lens and replacing it with an artificial Intraocular Lens (IOL) that is designed to match your specific vision needs. After a comprehensive eye evaluation, we will discuss options using the latest most advanced type of IOL that will best help you reach your individual vision goals.