Lasik Eye Surgery

Editor: Miss Fitness About Lasik Eye Surgery   What is Lasik?   Is Lasik Right For You?   The Cost of Lasik   Is Lasik Dangerous?   Custom Lasik   Bladeless Lasik   How to Pick a Surgeon   How to Prepare for Lasik   What to expect During Lasik   What to expect After Lasik What is Lasik Surgery? Recent changes in eyecare in the last few years have seen major breakthroughs in the medical field by way of the revolution in vision, LASIK eye surgery. Many people with slight to severe vision impairments get excited at the thought of corrective surgery. But just what is LASIK eye surgury?

1. A slight, thin flap of tissue is created on the outside layer of the eye or cornea. The flap helps heal and provide comfort on the way to better vision.

2. The doctor then folds open the flap on the inner cornea to correct the vision. Finally, the flap is closed to its original position and sealed with stitches.

The word LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Sutu Keratomieusis. It is a surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea to refract light in the lens. While LASIK surgery isn’t close to perfect, it is a very viable and increasingly safe surgery.

Improvements have been made by government regulations regarding the types of lasers allowed for LASIK eye surgery. A good idea for those who are considering the surgery is to research the types of lasers used by local doctors during LASIK.

As improvements are made and doctors are regulated the cost of LASIK surgery continues to drop, making it a possibility for some who could only dream of such improvement a few years back. Some surgeries are referred to as “bladeless” or “custom” LASIK, meaning they are more efficient and tailored to the individual.

LASIK eye surgery is an exciting prospect to anyone who has suffered from vision problems in the past. However, much like buying a car or house, it is important to do your homework first.