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LASIK

(L)aser (A)ssisted (S)tromal (I)n-Situ (K)eratomileusis

LASIK is an outpatient corneal procedure in which a surgeon uses a specialized and precise flap-making instrument, called a microkeratome, to create a thin flap of corneal tissue (2 & 3).  This flap is raised and laid back while still attached to the cornea (4).  The surgeon then uses an excimer laser to remove a pre-determined amount of corneal tissue from the exposed bed of the corneal (5).  The amount of tissue to be removed is calculated based on the pre-operative determination of the power of your eye.  These measurements are usually in agreement with recent prescriptions for your glasses and/or contact lenses.  The flap is replaced and within minutes natural forces hold the flap down on the cornea (7).  Usually within a few hours, the surface epithelium of the cornea begins to grow over the cut edge of the flap to seal it into position (8). 

Some significant advantages of LASIK are:

  • Very rapid healing of the thin, surface, epithelial "flap" incision, often within 4 to 8 hours, resulting in little to no post-operative pain.

  • No interference with the Bowman's Membrane.

  • No prolonged attempt by the corneal epithelium to regain its original curvature and, therefore, a relatively rapid stable vision.

  • Rarely a need for long-term steroid (cortisone type) drops, and, therefore, almost never any steroid induced glaucoma or cataract.

  • No or at least extremely rare instances of haze.

 

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