Laser Thermokeratoplasty or LTK Laser Eye Surgery
This is a form of laser vision surgery which can be used to treat hyperopia (long sightedness) and astigmatism. It differs from LASIK, LASEK or other laser procedures in that the cornea is shrunk rather than reshaped.
The thing to bear in mind with this treatment is that it is not permanent. The eyes do change, especially when we reach middle age and so further surgery may be required.
What is ‘LTK?’
LTK stands for ‘Laser Thermokeratoplasty’ and is a form of laser vision surgery. It involves using a laser to shrink and reshape the cornea. This reshaping means that light can pass through the eye in a normal manner. Vision also becomes clearer.
This is a quick procedure which does not involve any cutting or removal of corneal tissue. It is mainly used to treat
long-sightedness.
LTK Laser Eye Surgery Guide:
- What is ‘LTK?’
- How does it differ from other laser eye procedures?
- Who should consider LTK?
- What are the alternatives to LTK?
- What are the risks of LTK?
- What are the benefits of LTK?
- What should I ask the surgeon at the consultation?
- How much does LTK cost?
- What is the LTK procedure?
- How long do the effects of LTK last for?
- What does recovery from LTK involve?
LASER EYE SURGRY GUIDE
- Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK Eye Surgery
- Wavefront LASIK Eye Surgery
- EPI LASIK Eye Surgery
- IntraLase LASIK Eye Surgery
- Z-LASIK Eye Surgery
- PRK Eye Surgery
- LASEK Eye Surgery
- LTK Laser Eye Surgery
- PTK Eye Surgery
OTHER EYE SURGERY
- RK Eye Surgery
- AK Eye Surgery
- CK Eye Surgery
- CLE/RLE Eye Surgery
- INTACS Eye Surgery
- Cross Linking Eye Surgery
- Blended Vision Eye Surgery
- Lens Implants
- IOL Eye Surgery