Atwal Eye Care Laser Vision Correction
LASIK (Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis)

 

LASIK

One of the latest Laser Vision Correction procedures is called LASIK, short for (Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis). The LASIK procedure has dramatically changed Laser Vision Correction for patients. LASIK's main benefits are its high success rates in properly selected candidates, rapid visual recovery time, less discomfort and pain, and a high degree of patient satisfaction.

LASIK involves making an incision into the cornea and creating a flap. The Excimer Laser then reshapes the cornea and the flap is placed back in its original position. LASIK is a 5-step procedure using an instrument called a Microkeratome and the Excimer Laser.

First, the patient is given anesthetic drops to numb the eyes and they are placed in a reclining chair for proper positioning for the procedure. A lid speculum is then placed in the eye to keep the eye open.

Second, the platform base or suction ring of the microkeratome is placed on the eye.

Third, the Automatic Microkeratome quickly glides across the surface of the cornea, creating a thin "flap" with a "hinge." The flap is lifted so the laser is allowed to reshape the inner corneal bed.

Fourth, the Excimer Laser, which has been programmed specifically for the patient's correction, is aimed onto the "bed" of the cornea and the gentle laser beam, guided by a computer, is directed to reshape the cornea.

The last step involves replacing the "flap" back into its original position on the cornea and ensuring its proper positioning.

The complete procedure from start to finish usually takes about 10 minutes per eye. The actual time to create the flap and to "Laser" takes only a matter of seconds.

LASIK has made Laser Vision Correction much more comfortable for patients by reducing the discomfort both during and after the procedure.

To insure your complete understanding we would be happy to send you a complimentary CD that explains Laser Vision Correction in more detail. LASIK and Laser Vision Correction can change the way you see.

The procedure described above, like all surgical procedures, involves certain risks. Your surgeon or staff member can discuss the possible risks and benefits with you in more detail.

The information provided on this site is for general information and educational purposes only and is not intended and does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Individuals seeking or considering any of the medical procedures or treatments discussed on the site should consult with a physician trained and experienced in this area of medicine.