Correct poor eyesight with LASIK eye surgery

Posted in LASIK Surgery on April 16, 2010

As soon as you decide to go for LASIK eye surgery, visit an eye specialist and undergo a screening exam to determine the condition of your eyes. This will determine whether you are an appropriate candidate for LASIK eye surgery or not. With the help of this eye surgery, farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism can be treated.

Once it is determined that your problem can be treated by LASIK, then the doctor will suggest some precautions to be taken before the surgery.

During the procedure, doctors use lasers which are connected to a computer. The whole surgery is computerised, which makes it more precise. In addition to this, different types of lasers are used to treat several vision problems.

During the surgery, the doctor uses lasers to open a flap of the cornea and then the reshaping of the corneal tissue is done. The time required for the treatment depends on the condition of the patients eyes.

What happens after LASIK eye surgery?

Once the procedure of LASIK eye surgery is complete, you have to take extra care of your eyes. The doctor may give antibiotic eye drops to heal the cornea.

It is recommended to avoid activities like water sports for a while after the surgery.

In order to achieve better results, it is also suggested to rest for a few days.