Different procedures of laser eye surgery

Posted in Laser Eye Surgery on September 5, 2008

Laser technology has a number of benefits and applications. It has been one of medical technologys greatest inventions. Laser technology plays an important role in eye treatment.

Distortions on the surface of the eyes and its components can cause problems relating to poor vision. Poor vision is a result of poor light reflection. Astigmatism, far sightedness and near sightedness are common vision problems. Then there are people who become self-conscious wearing eyeglasses. Some of them also find it awkward to use lenses. However, there is a permanent solution in the form of laser eye surgery.

This problem can be fully resolved with the help of laser eye surgery. It can help to correct the distortions and can also improve the passing of light rays. Laser eye surgery uses a laser beam that reshapes the cornea in a way that is most effective in ensuring proper vision.

The surgeon uses an aberrometer so as to get a clearer picture of distortion. A low energy laser beam can also be used to have a clear picture of distortion. It produces a 3D image on the aberrometer's screen after it is directed and reflected from the cornea.