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Yes, some tissue is removed. However, the amount of corneal tissue removed during LASIK depends on the patient’s prescription. If the patient has a high prescription, more tissue may be removed. Dr. Sandy T. Feldman will determine the amount after the initial tests and measurements are taken during the patient’s evaluation.

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When LASIK was first developed, a corneal flap was created with a microkeratome in order to access and treat the secondary layer of the cornea with the laser. A microkeratome is a semi-automated instrument that uses an oscillating blade to create the corneal flap.

As LASIK technology advanced, the IntraLase laser was developed to take the place of the microkeratome. The IntraLase laser is used to form tiny gas bubbles at a predetermined depth on the surface of the eye. Once these bubbles cover the treatment area, the corneal tissue is gently separated to form the corneal flap and the treatment area can then be exposed for laser treatment.

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Most patients can typically fly the day after their LASIK or laser vision correction treatment if it is a normal, commercial flight. There are many patients that travel from across the county and even internationally after having LASIK with no complications. Because dry eyes are a normal side effect of laser vision correction and that dryness can be aggravated by flying, we recommend using non-preserved tears regularly to treat the eyes during the flight.

Patients can begin wearing some makeup the day following their laser vision correction procedure. But, we recommend that no eye makeup or makeup used around the eyes be worn for one week. It also is recommended that fresh, new mascara be used and all makeup brushes be cleaned. When eye makeup is used, it should be removed gently with a liquid makeup remover.

Once your laser vision correction treatment is completed, you will be given a set of instructions and eye medications that you will need as your eyes heal.

After surgery, it is common for your eyes to water and feel gritty, which is why we recommend for you to go home and take a nap. The nap allows your eyes to recover quickly and when you wake up, your vision begins to improve.

You will return to the office the following day for a full check up and to see how your eyes are healing.

On the day of your laser vision correction procedure, some additional eye tests may be done. Then an informed consent document will be reviewed and signed. Once the testing is completed, our team begins to prepare you and your eyes for vision correction surgery. The area around the eyes is cleansed thoroughly and you are given a mild sedative. Then, antibiotic and numbing drops are administered to the eyes.

Once you are ready for surgery, you will be escorted to the surgical suite where the procedure will take place. Measurements and scans from the WaveScan wavefront system will be transferred to the laser in order to complete your customized laser vision correction treatment.

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Dr. Sandy T. Feldman recommends that her patients discontinue wearing contact lenses before having laser vision correction. The length of time the contacts need to be removed depends on the type of lens.

For patients who wear soft contact lenses, it is recommended that they are removed for at least three to four days prior to surgery. Additional tests will be done before the procedure to assure that the patient is ready for their procedure. Patients with astigmatism or a higher prescription may need to remove their contacts for a longer period of time.

Patients who wear hard contact lenses will need to remove their contacts for a longer amount of time. This is because of the way hard contact lenses reshape the cornea. For these patients, it is recommended that they stop wearing their contacts for four to six weeks before having their LASIK surgery. We ask that these patients come into the office for regular check ups during this time because their prescription can fluctuate rapidly, which may cause blurry vision.

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Dr. Sandy T. Feldman recommends that her patients stop wearing their contact lenses for a number of days or even weeks before having LASIK or other laser vision correction procedures.

It has been found that the cornea is reshaped when contacts are worn. When contacts are removed for a sufficient amount of time, the surface of the eye returns to its natural shape. We can then accurately measure and test the eye using state-of-the-art technology to develop a personalized vision correction treatment plan.

For more questions on LASIK or laser vision correction, contact the ClearView team.

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