LASER EYE SURGERY

Since it's development in 1990, LASIK laser eye surgery has successfully improved the vision of millions of people worldwide. The popularity of LASIK can be attributed to the desire of people who want to end their dependency on glasses or contacts and the high success rate of the surgery. Most people who have had LASIK laser eye surgery are satisfied with the outcome and feel that their quality of life improved.

What is LASIK?

LASIK is one of many eye surgery options, but it is the most commonly performed laser vision correction procedure. In simple terms, a flap is cut in the top layer of the eye and folded back so a laser can reshape the surface of the eye and then the flap is put back and the eye heals.

New LASIK Technology :

LASIK technology has continued to advance and evolve over the years, with better results and more options. The various options allow more people to qualify as acceptable candidates for refractive eye
correction using laser technology. Laser eye surgery advancements and options include custom LASIK using Wavefront technology and blade-free LASIK utilizing an IntraLase laser .

Eye Care :

Be guided by your ophthalmologist, but general suggestions include:

* Use antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication (in the form of drops) in the operated eye(s) for a period after surgery.
* Use plastic shields over the operated eye(s) for several nights after surgery to prevent damage caused by rubbing.
* Do not use pressure to rub the operated eye(s).

LASER Eye Treatment :

Traditional methods of correcting myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism include:

* Prescription glasses
* Contact lenses.

There are also alternative surgical procedures that do not require the use of an excimer laser. These include implantation of an intraocular lens, corneal incisions and conductive keratoplasty (use of radiofrequency waves).