Lasik Corrective Treatment Procedure
All About Lasik - If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve heard something about the amazing procedure called LASIK eye surgery and are considering trying it for yourself. Most potential LASIK patients have the same questions. Here is a compilation of the most common inquiries about LASIK eye surgery.
LASIK is the safest and accurate method to correct short sight (myopia), Long sight (Hyperopia), Astigmatism (Cylindrical powers) and other Corneal scarring disorders. The basis for all laser eye surgery is to reshape the cornea such that it changes the focal point of the eye. Ideally, the focal point is changed so that it focuses perfectly on the retina, just like a normal eye.
Is LASIK a surgery?
LASIK is a very simple procedure done with application of just anesthetic drops. It is just the reshaping of the cornea with the help of a cold laser (Excimer Laser), with sub micron accuracy.
A thin corneal flap is lifted with the help of a Hansatome which is integrated with the main machine and laser is applied on the cornea in computer controlled, predetermined manner. This flap is replaced immediately, which adheres within a minute. LASIK is not at all a complicated procedure
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