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WHAT IS LASIK? Lasik or Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis treats refractive errors by reshaping or flattening the curve of the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea using the excimer laser. The excimer laser is able to create extremely accurate, intense pulses of light that produce very little heat and leave surrounding tissue untouched. By using a computer that precisely calculates the exact amount of cornea to be removed, LASIK uses the latest technology to correct a much wider range of refractive errors than PRK or RK. The center of the cornea is flattened during the LASIK procedure to allow light to focus more directly on the retina, making images clearer. First, a thin layer of the cornea is lifted up and a "flap" is created as an automated microkeratome (an instrument that can make extremely thin and precise cuts) moves across the cornea. In less than 60 seconds, ultraviolet light and high-energy pulses from the excimer laser, reshape the internal cornea with extreme accuracy. When the corneal flap is put back into place, the natural pressure in our eye holds it in place, so stictches are not necessary. The actual surgery takes no longer than 15 minutes and the time it takes to heal from the surgery is much shorter with LASIK than with the PRK or RK. Most patients notice improved vision within the first few days of the procedure. Other advantages include considerably less chance of developing corneal haze, minimal patient discomfort after the procedure, and stable vision within a few days following LASIK. Learn about Laser Vision Correction
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