How LASIK Eye Surgery Works

LASIK eye surgery LASIK eye surgery is a common treatment for myopia (myopia), hyperopia (hyperopia) and astigmatism. This orthodontic surgery is considered to be one of the best options for correcting vision and has been selected for many patients. LASIK uses a laser to reform the cornea and by doing so corrects the patient's vision. In the 1950s, the idea of ​​Lasik surgery started with Jose Barraquer.

If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, your first step is to pick a good LASIK surgeon that can evaluate if LASIK is right for you. Your LASIK surgeon will check your eyes to judge your health condition, required vision correction, and how much laser ablation is required (removal of corneal tissue). Your doctor also asks for any health condition that may qualify you for a complete loss of LASIK. If you are not a candidate for LASIK, you may be eligible for other laser eye surgery such as PRK (similar to LASIK, but without flaps), Reesek or Epilasyk. There are methods other than laser vision correction. Your prescription and eye structure helps to determine which procedure is best for you.

Lasik is commonly referred to as laser eye surgery and is laser assisted in situ corneal transplantation (LASIK) refractive surgery. This method is used to treat hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism. Just like Karma's configuration, LASIK is a bladeless corrective action that readjusts the cornea with direct light entering the cornea to focus on the retina for better visibility. Corrective measures are taken in this way. Just like Karma, the duration of the operation is within 30 minutes or within 30 minutes and there is no major pain. It begins with all numbness, as in the case of Kamra inlay, it decreases to alleviate the accompanying pain. Using the latest technology such as VISX STAR S4 IR, the laser (femtosecond) focuses on the cornea in a few seconds to form a protective flap. After that, use laser to excise the corneal tissue with an excimer laser and perform appropriate corrective surgery.

Refractive keratectomy (PRK) is a laser eye surgery first introduced in 1986, 13 years ago when the FDA approved LASIK. Like other commonly used laser eye surgery, PRK reforms the cornea and uses an excimer laser to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Unlike LASIK (which creates a flap in the outer layer of the cornea), PRK surgically removes the thin surface of the epithelium and cornea to change the shape of the cornea. This approach eliminates the risk of complications of the flap and reduces the risk of removing too much cornea. Most patients will benefit from custom PRK. It uses customized wavefront technology to give your surgeon more level of data about your vision requirements.