How Lasik Eye Surgery Works?
Information on what exactly Lasik Surgery is
Before deciding on having Lasik Eye Surgery, it is important to understand what LASIK surgery actually is. LASIK (short for “Laser In Situ Keratomileusis”) is described as a “procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea; the clear covering of the front part of the eye.” The procedure`s ultimate objective is to help finish with the person’s dependency on corrective eyewear, as eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The patient will be located on a reclining chair in the same room with the equipment.
Once in position, the surgeon will place an eye drop that is a numbing agent. The whole area of the surgery room will then be thoroughly prepped and cleaned. The actual Surgery takes about 30 minutes to perform.
The surgeon first uses a speculum that will keep the eyelids from closing during the procedure. Once the speculum is in position, a type of ring is applied to the eye and high amounts of pressure will be applied to create a vacuuming effect on the cornea. You will most likely only experience a small amount of discomfort and pressure in the eye during this part of the surgery.
Following this, the surgeon will attach a cutting type of instrument, known as a Microkeratome, to the metal ring that is already attached to the eye. A small incision will be made into the cornea using this device. Again, the patient will be numb and most likely will feel no pain at this point in the procedure.
Once the incision is made, the surgeon will take off the Microkeratome and the metal ring. Though you will still be able to see at this point, your vision will be somewhat blurred during the remainder of the surgery.
Next, the surgeon lifts up the flap of the incision made into the cornea and fold it backward. The tissue of the cornea is dried, and then the surgeon places a laser over the eye and ignite it. The laser will remove a precise tissue from the cornea, with an automated computer precision. After the correct amount of tissue has been burned off, the flap will be placed back into its original position.
After the initial procedure, your surgeon will then place a protective shield over your eye, so that it can have a chance to heal and not become infected with dust/dirt/pollen that may be floating through the air. There are no stitches used in the Lasik procedure. The shield also helps to keep the patient from accidentally rubbing or scratching on the healing eye. The shield should be worn at all times, including and especially while sleeping!
Though it may seem like a daunting and dangerous task, the Lasik surgery is performed on many, many patients on a daily basis. It is a fairly safe, painless and effective means of correcting impaired vision.
After the procedure you will be able to see much better, and in most cases, you won`t need to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses any more.
Keno Toriello is a successful Expert Publisher in the Eye Care and Vision industries, and Webmaster of "Better Eyes Better Vision Program" at http://www.Eyes-Doctor-Secret.com, specialized in Natural Vision Correction, Lasik Eye Surgery, Contact Lenses and Prescription Sunglasses. Try a Free Eye Test and see your results!!! Keno Toriello has spent countless hours studying and conducting research, and now he shares his insightful and powerful secrets to you. Copyright 2008. Visit http://www.Eyes-Doctor-Secret.com
