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Saturday, February 27, 2010

LASIK, the Basics

During LASIK, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman gently reshapes the cornea with an excimer laser to correct the patient’s vision to reduce or eliminate the need to wear contacts or spectacles. This simple vision correction procedure is an effective treatment for patients with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. Alternative vision correction surgeries for patients who are not candidates for LASIK include PRK, LASEK and Implantable Contact Lenses.

Prior to surgery, the patient will need to undergo a thorough consultation with the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team where a number of tests and measurements are taken in order to determine the precise amount of laser correction needed.

On surgery day, the patient’s eyes are re-examined and any last minute measurements and testing is done before the eyes are anesthetized.

The LASIK procedure begins by creating the corneal flap using the IntraLase method. The corneal flap is folded back and the cornea is exposed so the excimer laser treatment can begin. The laser reshapes the cornea to precisely correct the patient’s vision based on the their individual prescription. The corneal flap is folded back into place, where is serves as a natural bandage as the eye heals. Click here to see a video of the LASIK procedure.

For more information about La Jolla LASIK or to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation, contact our office.

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