The term Lasik in Lasik Eye Surgery, a type of refractive eye surgical procedure, stands for “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis,” This surgery is performed by ophthalmologists in order to remedy eye illnesses such as myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia. The corneal flap is remedied using laser technology in order to form the cornea or the transparent casing of the eye. A highly specialized laser is used in improving the vision of the patient, eliminating the use of glasses or contact lenses. Lasik eye treatment is also used in treating refractive errors. Despite the use of expensive equipment, lasik surgery cost is quite reasonable.
Eye illnesses such as myopia or nearsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness and astigmatism can be treated by using Lasik Eye Surgery. In myopia, the imbalance in eye length and focusing power that cause near objects to become clearer than distant objects are cured. The difference between the concentrating power and the eye extent that causes far-away objects to become clearer than nearer objects are healed in hyperopia treatment. In astigmatism, the distorted cornea causing multiple images on the patient’s retina is remedied. The cost of lasik eye surgery is affordable enough that many people choose this option over contact lenses or glasses to correct these illnesses.
Lasik Eye Surgery is made up of three stages. First, an eye surgeon exclusively trained in the usage of lasers creates a precise thin hinged corneal flap. A corneal suction ring is applied to the patient’s eye in order to hold the eye in place. An explicit type of laser called “femtosecond laser microkeratome” is then employed in order to make the flap. A series of closely arranged bubbles are then created within the patient’s cornea. The stroma or the middle part of the cornea is then exposed by folding the flap backwards.
The second step is using the laser to reshape the patient’s cornea in a distinctive manner. The laser used in this stage is called the “excimer laser”. The stroma is not harmed during the period the laser vaporizes the eye tissues in a sensitive manner. There is no burning or actual cutting done when removing the tens of micrometers of tissue. During this step, the patient may experience continuous episodes of blurry visions and disorientations.
After the reshaping, the corneal flap is then replaced onto the cornea, without any need for stitches. The flap is carefully put back over the remedied area by the eye specialist. Air bubbles and other debris that may have paved its way unto the eye are verified and removed by the eye specialist. Natural healing will eventually ensue after the flap connects itself to the cornea. This usually takes about a few weeks to a couple of months.
There are several things the patient must do after lasik eye surgery. After the surgery, the patient is given a number of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops for the first few weeks. The patient is required to moisturize the eyes with preservative-free tears and prescription drops. The patient also needs much sleep in order to speed up the recovery process. Dark-shaded sunglasses are also a must in order to protect the eyes from bright lights. Rubbing of the eyes is not permitted, thereby requiring the usage protective goggles in order to prevent any possible damage, which can be inflicted to the eye whilst sleeping.
