Lasik eye surgery essentially means that an ophthalmic surgeon will reshape your cornea in order to correct or enhance eye sight. Gone are the days of having to wear glasses or contact lenses for the rest of your life – this simple surgical procedure is transforming the way that people view the world. Lasik eye surgery can be effective in treating patients with myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism – all are very common eye problems and now there is a simple procedure to correct them.
You may, however, have heard of other surgeries like PRK or Lasek that can be used for the treatment of sight disorders buthealing times for patients that undergo Lasik eye surgery are significantly shorter. This surgery will have you back living life to the fullest in two to three days! Simply astounding!
Lasik Eye Surgery: The Procedure
Before the surgery you will need to have a consult with your ophthalmologist who will do some tests as well as take the necessary measurements in order to ensure that the precise amount of Lasik eye surgery correction you need has been calculated.
During your surgery an instrument called the microkeratome will be used to create a tiny corneal flap of corneal tissue from the surface of the eye. An excimer laser will then used to sculpt the bed of the cornea to match to the precise dimensions determined during your consult.
Once this has been completed, the flap will be replaced and nature allowed to take its course. Within a few hours of your surgery the flap will be sealed back into position and the eyes will be completely healed within a week.
Many people are afraid of eye surgery, but they shouldn’t be as these short procedures are conducted by the top trained professionals and can eliminate the need to wear glasses or contact lenses completely. It is well worth it!
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