See better with LASIK

Posted in LASIK Surgery on October 27, 2008

If you have contact lenses or glasses you probably know all about it. By doing just a bit of research, you would find out that your number or power is because of the shape of the cornea. The greater the irregularity in the shape of your cornea, the larger the power or number that you have. Through LASIK however, your cornea is brought back to the correct shape and hence your eyesight is returned to normal and you can see things clearly.

LASIK uses laser beams to alter the corneal tissue without causing any harm to nearby cells. Before this procedure however, a hinged corneal flap is created using the laser and once the waste corneal cells have been removed, this flap is re-positioned. The flap sticks by itself and heals as per the natural process.

Do not be worried about pain, as LASIK is painless. With the help of an eye anaesthetic you wont even know when the whole procedure is done.

Not everyone can be treated by LASIK. Common vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, astigamatism are curable. However, those having presbyopia, caused due to ageing, cannot be cured. Before deciding on anything, consult your doctor, explore your options and then take the plunge.