What Is LASIK?
VISX STAR4 EXCIMER LASER
At Southern Eye Associates, we believe that experience matters when it comes to laser vision correction. Just as important is having the technology and expertise to provide each patient with a treatment tailored to their individual vision needs.
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is one of the most widely performed forms of laser vision correction. During LASIK, an excimer laser reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Many patients notice improved vision soon after surgery, although recovery and results vary from person to person.
We use FDA-approved laser technology designed to provide precise, customized vision correction.
Our team of highly trained, board-certified surgeons has used the VISX STAR4 Excimer Laser with Advanced CustomVue Iris Registration to perform thousands of laser vision treatments. The system uses detailed measurements of the eye to help guide a treatment tailored to each patient.
LASIK can correct a range of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea—the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye. 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.
- A device is used to stabilize the eye while the surgeon creates a thin, hinged flap in the cornea.
- You may notice some pressure and your vision may become dim for a brief moment, but the procedure should not be painful.
- The surgeon lifts the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue.
- The excimer laser then precisely reshapes the cornea according to your customized treatment plan.
- The surgeon gently places the flap back into position without sutures.
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