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What is LASIK?

LASIK is a corneal reshaping procedure that combines the precision of excimer laser technology with the rapid visual recovery of making a corneal flap. Because of its improved accuracy, safety, and fast recovery time, LASIK is quickly becoming the procedure of choice for correcting a large variety of refractive errors throughout much of the world.

The procedure itself consists of three steps. Only anesthetic drops are required, and sutures are rarely needed. The entire procedure takes about 5 minutes per eye (both eyes can be done the same day).

Steps of the LASIK procedure

Step A
the microkeratome creates a thin flap from the clear cornea which is folded back.
Step B
involves the computer-driven cold beam Excimer Laser. The patients' refractive error is entered into the computer and the laser painlessly reshapes the underlying cornea through a series of pulses. The laser beam is able to vaporize microscopic amounts of the cornea enabling a precision previously unattainable.
Step C
involves folding the flap back into position.

Most likely you are a good candidate for LASIK.

All refractive errors including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism can now be corrected through laser technology. There is no age limit for LASIK but you should have a stable prescription for 1 year (stabilization usually occurs by age 18.)

Imagine ...
A 5 minute procedure ...
A short restful nap after surgery and then ...
Start enjoying improved uncorrected vision!

LASIK is a superior procedure
because of the following advantages:

• Rapid visual recovery
• Little postoperative discomfort
• Little chance for corneal haze or scarring
• Little fluctuation of vision
• Ability to CORRECT a larger range of refractive errors
 
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The Facts
* LASIK is surgery to a very delicate part of the eye.
* Hundreds of thousands of people have had LASIK, most very successfully.
* As with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications.
* If you have LASIK to correct your distance vision, you'll still need reading glasses around age 45.
* LASIK surgery cannot be reversed.
* Most insurance does not cover the surgery.
* You may need additional surgery — called "enhancements" — to get the best possible vision after LASIK.

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