LASIK:
LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.
The word "LASIK" is an acronym for "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis."
LASIK reshapes the cornea to enable light entering the eye to be properly focused onto the retina for clearer vision.
LASIK surgery is essentially a pain-free procedure and takes only about 10-15 minutes for both eyes.
If you're not a good LASIK candidate, a number of other vision correction surgeries are available, such as PRK and LASEK laser eye surgery and phakic IOL surgery.
Schedule an exam with an eye doctor to determine which vision correction surgery is right for you.
How is LASIK surgery performed?
First, a very thin, superficial flap in your cornea is made with a small surgical tool called a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser in cases of BLADELESS Lasik
The hinged flap is then folded to access the underlying cornea Excimer lasers create a cool ultraviolet light beam to remove ("ablate") microscopic amounts of tissue from the cornea to reshape it so light entering the eye focuses more accurately on the retina for improved vision. For nearsighted people, the goal is to flatten the cornea; with farsighted people, a steeper cornea is desired. Excimer lasers also can correct astigmatism by smoothing an irregular cornea into a more normal shape
After the laser ablation reshapes the cornea, the flap is then laid back in place, covering the area where the corneal tissue was removed.
The flap seals to the underlying cornea during the healing period following surgery.
LASIK laser eye surgery requires only topical anesthetic drops, and no bandages or stitches are required.
What to expect during LASIK
Before your LASIK surgery begins, anaesthetic eye drops are applied to your eye to prevent any discomfort during the procedure. Your eye will be positioned under the laser and a suction ring is applied to the front of your eye to prevent eye movements or loss of contact that could affect flap quality
After the corneal flap is created, the surgeon then uses a computer to adjust the excimer laser for your particular prescription.
You will be asked to look at a target light for a short time while your surgeon watches your eye through a microscope as the laser sends pulses of light to your cornea.
The laser light pulses painlessly reshape the cornea, although you may feel some pressure on your eye. You'll also hear a steady clicking sound while the laser is operating.
LASIK is performed on each eye separately, with each procedure taking only about five minutes.
LASIK:
LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.
The word "LASIK" is an acronym for "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis."
LASIK reshapes the cornea to enable light entering the eye to be properly focused onto the retina for clearer vision.
LASIK surgery is essentially a pain-free procedure and takes only about 10-15 minutes for both eyes.
If you're not a good LASIK candidate, a number of other vision correction surgeries are available, such as PRK and LASEK laser eye surgery and phakic IOL surgery.
Schedule an exam with an eye doctor to determine which vision correction surgery is right for you.
How is LASIK surgery performed?
First, a very thin, superficial flap in your cornea is made with a small surgical tool called a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser in cases of BLADELESS Lasik
The hinged flap is then folded to access the underlying cornea Excimer lasers create a cool ultraviolet light beam to remove ("ablate") microscopic amounts of tissue from the cornea to reshape it so light entering the eye focuses more accurately on the retina for improved vision. For nearsighted people, the goal is to flatten the cornea; with farsighted people, a steeper cornea is desired. Excimer lasers also can correct astigmatism by smoothing an irregular cornea into a more normal shape
After the laser ablation reshapes the cornea, the flap is then laid back in place, covering the area where the corneal tissue was removed.
The flap seals to the underlying cornea during the healing period following surgery.
LASIK laser eye surgery requires only topical anesthetic drops, and no bandages or stitches are required.
What to expect during LASIK
Before your LASIK surgery begins, anaesthetic eye drops are applied to your eye to prevent any discomfort during the procedure. Your eye will be positioned under the laser and a suction ring is applied to the front of your eye to prevent eye movements or loss of contact that could affect flap quality
After the corneal flap is created, the surgeon then uses a computer to adjust the excimer laser for your particular prescription.
You will be asked to look at a target light for a short time while your surgeon watches your eye through a microscope as the laser sends pulses of light to your cornea.
The laser light pulses painlessly reshape the cornea, although you may feel some pressure on your eye. You'll also hear a steady clicking sound while the laser is operating.
LASIK is performed on each eye separately, with each procedure taking only about five minutes.
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