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An
acronym for "laser-assisted in-situkeratomileusis," this rather
common procedure is used to correct certain vision problems through
refractive surgery. Since its debut in the 1980s, there have been
conflicting stories about what LASIK entails and whether or not it's truly
successful. Technically
speaking, LASIK eye surgery reshapes the cornea from within the eye itself
using
laser to accomplish the task. If, for instance, your cornea is not
shaped correctly to
fit
the dimensions of your eye, this procedure may be effective. By
utilizing laser to extract
bits of
tissue from the cornea in order to reshape it, the refractive error can
be corrected and the visual images will then be focused directly onto
the retina, which may eliminate the need for aids such as eyeglasses and
contact lenses. After a
thorough eye examination, you'll be expected to choose a doctor to
perform the LASIK eye surgery. Once this has been done, you'll be
scheduled for a consultation with the doctor to discuss the process, and
you'll have the opportunity to voice whatever questions or concerns you
may have prior to the procedure. Don't
wear your glasses for up to a month before the operation. When
an individual wears contact lenses, for instance, the shape of the
cornea is changed, so it's important to remove these and leave them out
for up to a month before surgery. In addition, your doctor will instruct
you not to apply any lotions, creams, make-up or other products around
the area of the eyes for a while prior to the procedure. On
the day of your LASIK eye surgery, you'll receive anesthetic drops in
each eye in order to eliminate pain. You'll then be placed on a table,
which is positioned underneath the laser equipment, and the doctor will
instruct you to look up at a small blinking light. During your laser surgery, a special instrument will be utilized to hold your eye open, allowing the doctor to perform the LASIK surgery, while the other eye is protected by a shield. With
a couple of hours you'll be on your way home After
making a small incision, the doctor will then expose the cornea, and apply
the laser technology that's needed to reshape and repair the eye. Once
accomplished, the flap that was cut open to expose the cornea will be put
back into position and will heal on its own, without the need for
stitches. An hour or two after the surgery is completed, you'll be allowed
to go home. Depending upon the individual, the amount of corrective treatment that was administered and the quickness of the healing process, what can be expected after surgery will vary from person to person. Speak with your physician regarding recovery expectations before and after the surgery and follow any instructions that are given, in order to ensure a successful LASIK eye surgery experience. Author: Mike Spencer
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