LASIK for vision correction

Posted in LASIK Surgery on December 11, 2008

If you are tired and bored of wearing heavy eyeglasses and also irritated with the everyday care of cumbersome contact lenses, then LASIK is what you need to go for. Most of us who have bad vision are stuck with use of these devices. However, with the invention of LASIK surgery in medical science, you can regain your perfect 20-20 vision once again. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, which means that with the help of laser technology you can correct your eyesight.

The main reason for your bad eyesight is the change in your cornea shape. This is what LASIK surgery corrects with the help of laser technology. The cornea is brought back to its right shape which eliminates eye defects and restores almost perfect vision.

If you decide to go for LASIK surgery, first seek preoperative and postoperative advice from any eye specialist. If you are a suitable candidate for undergoing surgery, the surgeon would immobilise you, which makes LASIK a completely painless surgery. What happens in LASIK surgery is that a laser cuts the cornea to an extent to bring it to its original size. It is then covered with a flap to prevent entry of any particles.

Though LASIK surgery is completely painless, you need to take some precautions after surgery. Avoid exposure to bright light, especially sunlight; use sunglasses if advised by surgeon. Heed your surgeons post operative guidelines and advices and get back your perfect vision.