Refractive Surgery to Treat Nearsightedness, Farsightedness and Astigmatism

According to the National Eye Institute, nearly 150 million Americans are affected by nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Refractive surgery can help reduce or eliminate the dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Here to tell us more is Dr. Vinicius De Stefano, an ophthalmologist with the Froedtert & MCW health network.

What is refractive surgery?

Refractive surgery includes several options customized to each patient. LASIK is the most common. A quick, painless procedure that minimizes your need for glasses by reshaping the cornea, the front part of the eye. For patients with thinner corneas, we offer PRK, a LASIK alternative. Lens-based procedures, like advanced cataract surgery or custom lens replacement, exchange the eyes natural lens with a modern implant that restores vision clarity at multiple distances.

Why choose refractive surgery? 

Well, it comes down to visual freedom and lifestyle flexibility. Whether you want to travel, exercise or just go about your day without worrying about glasses, those procedures offer long-lasting vision quality without needing to put glasses on all the time. 

Why choose the Froedtert & MCW health network for vision care?

As part of an academic medical center, we have access to the latest technology, including some that are not widely available. Our Eye Institute is one of the nation's leading eye research centers and offer state-of-the-art treatment of eye conditions. Our highly experienced team has access to the latest refractive surgery technology.