Before LASIK surgery, an eye exam will be performed to ensure your eyes are healthy enough for the procedure and to evaluate your specific refractive condition.
Since your corneas will be modified, the shape and thickness of your corneal tissue will be examined. Your eye surgeon uses this information to customize your treatment to your needs and goals. You can ask your questions you may have for your surgeon.
Afterwards, your eyes will be numbed with drops, and you may receive medication to relax you. You will be positioned under the LASIK laser, and your eyelids will be gently held open.
A microkeratome or femtosecond laser is used to create a small flap on the surface of your cornea. The flap is folded back to reveal the underlying corneal tissue.
An excimer laser beam carefully removes tissue to reshape the cornea.
When the cornea has achieved its optimal shape, the flap is repositioned where it seals itself.
You will not feel anything during the procedure other than a little pressure. LASIK and PRK is performed on each eye separately, and each eye takes only about five minutes.
Please accompany someone, your friend, spouse, who can drive you home after the procedure.
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