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Laser eye surgery can change the lives of those who choose it as a method for vision correction. The treatment can be used on people with varying levels of vision problems, even if they are very slight or very extreme.
However, there are several different types of treatment out there and this can get confusing because we can get overwhelmed with what's on offer. What's more, the thought of laser eye surgery is fairly frightening to some, so a blur of information is not very helpful when it comes to feeling better about the procedure.
One of the most common types of laser eye treatment is LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted-In-Situ-Keratomileusis. This procedure is performed many times every year with a high level of success and only takes around ten minutes to carry out, treating both eyes at the same time. During LASIK treatments, the eye is anaesthetised before a protective flap is lifted from the surface, revealing the inner corneal tissue. This tissue is then worked on by the laser, which reshapes the surface until it is corrected. The protective flap is replaced and left to heal.
Most patients report an improvement in vision within hours of this treatment, and many say that the levels of discomfort following the surgery are minimal. The eyes heal quickly and patients usually return to work within a couple of days.
LASEK stands for Laser-Assisted-Epithelial-Keratomileusis and is used to correct long and short-sightedness, as well as astigmatism. LASEK surgery involves the removal of the top layer of the cornea following the anaesthetising of the eyes. This layer is then sculpted by the laser to correct long and short-sightedness or astigmatism before being replaced and left to heal. Following LASEK, surgeons will place a soft contact lens on the eye to protect it and promote comfort.
LASIK is carried out more frequently than LASEK as it tends to have a faster recovery time. However, some patients are better suited to LASEK because they may be involved in contact sports or have thin corneas, for which LASEK is a better treatment.
IntraLase provides an alternative way to create the protective flap before LASIK surgery. It involves a laser being utilised in the creation of the flap and promotes even faster healing time.
If you are thinking about getting laser eye treatment, you will always have to undergo an in-depth consultation first - so you'll never have to worry about getting the wrong treatment. However, it's useful to know a little beforehand so you are prepared for the consultation and what will come up.
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