Laser eye surgery is the best way to eliminate your vision problems

Posted in Laser Eye Surgery on August 31, 2010

Laser eye surgery is an eye surgery procedure that is intended to reduce peoples dependency on contact lenses or glasses. LASIK or Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis is an eye surgery procedure that permanently alters the shape of the cornea. This procedure makes use of laser light called excimer laser to eliminate vision problems.

During the laser eye surgery procedure, a thin flap of corneal tissue is cut with the help of microkeratome. On one end of this flap, a hinge is left out. This flap is then folded back to reveal the stroma, the middle section of the cornea. High intensity pulses from a computer controlled laser vaporise a part of the stroma, after which the flap is replaced.

Who can opt for the LASIK vision correction procedure?

Although the laser eye surgery procedure is quite effective in treating eye problems like farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism, it is not a suitable eye surgery procedure for everyone. You need to first get your eyes examined by an eye doctor to determine whether you are the right candidate for LASIK vision correction.

You should be over 18 years of age and have a good general health to qualify for this surgery. Moreover, you should not be suffering from any type of eye diseases like glaucoma or eye cataracts. If you qualify the above criterions, you can opt for the laser vision correction procedure and get rid of your external vision correction objects like contact lenses and eye glasses.