LASIK can now treat a large range of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism simply by reshaping the cornea (the clear dome over the colored part of the eye) reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. In the human eye, the cornea and lens inside the eye form the eye’s “focusing system” and are primarily responsible for focusing incoming light rays onto the surface of the retina, much like the lens of a camera focusing light onto the film.

SO HOW IS LASIK DONE?

• After applying anesthetic eye drops to numb the eyes, our specially trained surgeon first “tapes” the eyelashes out of the way then inserts an instrument to prevent the patient from blinking.
• He then applies a suction ring to hold the eye in place while he carefully and precisely creates a thin, hinged corneal flap.
• At this point, the patient’s vision appears dim momentarily and a mild pressure feeling is noticed; however, it is NOT painful.
• The surgeon then removes the suction ring and lifts the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue.
• Afterward, the excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea (the clear dome over the colored part of the eye) in a unique pattern tailored to each patient.
• The surgeon then gently repositions the flap to its original position, without sutures.