Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center
Monday, April 28, 2008
LASIK 101
LASIK eye surgery simply means that an ophthalmic surgeon will reshape your cornea in order to correct or enhance eyesight. Gone are the days of having to wear glasses or contact lenses for the rest of your life as this simple surgical procedure is transforming the way that people view the world. LASIK can be effective in treating patients with the very common eye problems of myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism.
You may, however, have heard of other surgeries like PRK or LASEK that can be used for the treatment of sight disorders but healing times for patients that undergo LASIK are significantly shorter. This surgery will have you back living life to the fullest in just two to three days.
How It's Done
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 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.
To learn more about LASIK, please contact Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Diego today.
You may, however, have heard of other surgeries like PRK or LASEK that can be used for the treatment of sight disorders but healing times for patients that undergo LASIK are significantly shorter. This surgery will have you back living life to the fullest in just two to three days.
How It's Done
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 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.
To learn more about LASIK, please contact Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Diego today.
posted by Lynn at 6:44 AM
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