Guide To Understanding LASIK Eye Surgery

How The Procedure Works

A specially trained eye surgeon performs LASIK eye surgery. The first step is to create a precise and thin flap in the cornea by using a microkeratome. After that, the surgeon pulls the flap back to expose the corneal tissue underneath. The surgeon uses a laser to reshape the cornea by excising corneal tissue until the cornea is the correct shape. The pattern of the lasering is determined before the procedure to allow maximum accuracy and minimize human error.

After the cornea is reshaped, the surgeon will gently reposition the hinged flap of tissue onto the underlying tissue. There is no need for sutures. At the end of the procedure, the cornea is correctly shaped to focus light onto the retina. This means the patient will no longer need to use contacts or glasses to compensate for the refractive error within their eyes.

Continue reading to uncover the details on what patients can expect their recovery to look like next.