Laser eye surgery for better eyesight

Posted in Laser Eye Surgery on March 12, 2010

LASIK is an abbreviation for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, which is commonly known as refractive eye surgery. This procedure proves to be quite effective for improving your vision. After successful laser eye surgery you will no longer need to wear your external vision correction objects such as contact lenses or glasses.

In general, LASIK is a technique that utilises laser beams in order to cut the corneal flap, reshape it and achieve the required results. As the LASIK procedure allows vision correction with only minimal complications and acute precision, it is considered to be quite safe. The procedure is quite easy and conducted in simple and planned stages.

A few days prior to the surgery, patients are suggested to discontinue the usage of their glasses or contact lenses. At the time of surgery, the excimer laser is used to cut the corneal flap open and reshape it. Once this is done, the flap is carefully closed again.

Once the surgery is completed, the patient is then prescribed with some eyedrops and antibiotics. They are also advised to use dark glasses in order to avoid contact with bright light and direct sunlight. The LASIK procedure is almost painless and is completed within 15-20 minutes. Patients are able to resume their daily schedules in a couple of days once the procedure is completed. So, if you want to get rid of those annoying vision correction objects, opting for laser eye surgery is the right decision.