LASIK LASER EYE SURGERY

What is Lasik eye surgery?

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 surgery is has become the procedure of choice for correcting a large variety of refractive errors throughout much of the world. The LASIK procedure itself consists of three key steps. Only "eye-drop" anesthesia is required. The entire procedure takes about 5 minutes per eye (both eyes can be done the same day).

Steps of the Lasik procedure...

Creation of corneal flap

Step A - A laser creates a thin flap from the clear cornea which is folded back.

Laser shapes the cornea

Step B - A cold beam Excimer Laser painlessly reshapes the underlying cornea through a series of computer-driven pulses based on the patients' refractive error. The laser beam is able to vaporize microscopic amounts of the cornea enabling a precision previously unattainable.

Corneal flap moved back into position

Step C - Involves folding the flap back into position.

Is LASIK for You?

Most likely you are a good candidate for LASIK.

All refractive errors including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism can now be corrected with laser vision correction. There is no age limit for LASIK, but you should have a stable prescription for 1 year, healthy eyes, and be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Imagine ...

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

The LASIK procedure has the following advantages:

Rapid visual recovery
Little postoperative discomfort
Little chance for corneal haze or scarring
Minimum fluctuation of vision
Ability to CORRECT a larger range of refractive errors

If you are ready to learn more about LASIK, fill out the appointment request form to the right and let a trained eyecare professional at Stirling Eyecare Center evaluate if you are a good LASIK candidate.