LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is an FDA-approved refractive procedure that is performed on nearly 1 million patients each year. LASIK surgery corrects nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism by permanently changing the shape of the cornea, increasing focusing power and improving vision. LASIK surgery is one of the most common vision correction procedures. It is designed to reduce your dependency on glasses and contact lenses.
What Happens During LASIK Surgery?
After your eye has been completely numbed using "eye drop" anesthesia, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to prevent you from blinking. Next, an instrument known as a microkeratome makes a protective flap in the cornea. During this process you may feel a little pressure but no discomfort. You will be asked to look directly at a target light while the laser reshapes the cornea, usually in less than a minute.
The Excimer laser removes microscopic layers of corneal tissue to change its shape, allowing light rays to focus more directly on the retina.
Then, the protective flap is folded back in place where it bonds securely without the need for stitches. After LASIK, some patients report a slight discomfort that usually goes away within twelve to twenty-four hours.
Custom LASIK
Wavescan technology captures unique imperfections in each individuals vision that could not have been measured before.
This new level of measurement provides 25 times more precision than measurements using standard methods for glasses and contact lenses.
Wavescan technology produces a detailed map of the eye much like a fingerprint, no two are alike.
Your treatment information is then transferred to the Visx Star S4 laser providing a new level of precision and accuracy.
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