What is LASIK?

LASIK is a laser surgery technique used to correct refractive errors of the eye including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The word LASIK is an acronym for Laser In-situ Keratomileusis, which means, “to reshape the cornea with laser”

The LASIK Procedure involved the use of a special type of laser called the Excimer Laser. The Excimer Laser creates a “cool” beam of ultraviolet light. This makes the Excimer Laser ideal for corneal surgery because it can vaporize (ablate) corneal tissue without causing thermal damage to surrounding tissue. 
    

 

LASIK Procedures :

 

• Before activating the laser, the doctor creates a flap on your cornea using a microkeratome . A microkeratome is a tool with a blade that cuts a circular flap of tissue from the surface of the cornea.  

• The doctor lifts the flap and folds it out of the way of the laser.  

• The excimer laser removes tissue from the eye according to the treatment plan. This unique treatment plan created for your eye from measurements included Wavefront system. 

• After the laser finishes, the doctor repositions the flap. The flap will adhere tightly to the stromal bed without the need for sutures. 

 

Why it’s so popular?

Introduced in the early 1990s, LASIK is currently the most popular laser corrective eye surgery because advantages of the results help :  

• Reduce or eliminate your dependence on contact lenses or glasses 
• No more having hunt for glasses or struggle with contact lenses  
• Freedom to play sport. May even increase your performance edge when no optical lenses are needed.  
• Freedom to dive without the need for