LASIK - a permanent solution for your vision problems

Posted in LASIK Surgery on May 30, 2009

Laser technology is one of the greatest technological developments in the history of mankind. It has several applications and advantages in the medical field and laser eye surgery is its best example. Laser eye surgery has given hope to people who have poor vision. Long sightedness, short sightedness and astigmatism are some of the most common vision problems that are faced by many people. Laser eye surgery offers better vision compared to glasses and corrective lenses.

Laser eye surgery greatly helps to improve eyesight. It is also a permanent solution. In laser eye surgery, laser beams are used that reshape the cornea. An eye surgeon uses an aberrometer in order to get a clear idea of the distortion. In the aberrometer, low energy laser beams are used. These laser beams are directed at the cornea, get reflected and then produce a 3D image on the screen.

LASIK is a popular form of laser eye surgery. During the procedure, a small flap of corneal tissue is removed. Once the tissue is removed, the laser beams reshape the cornea. PRK is another alternative that is used in order to reshape the corneal tissue.

LASIK was developed following PRK and as it causes minimal discomfort, it is usually recommended to people who have poor vision. LASIK does not require much time and gets completed within 10-15 minutes. A recovery period of 3-4 days is the best advantage of LASIK procedure. Thus, if you wish to get rid of your glasses and contacts, laser eye surgery is the best possible solution.