Laser eye surgery has advanced significantly over the years and many people have been delighted to find out that their eye condition can be successfully corrected with this safe, precise and painless procedure.
LASIK eye surgery is a form of refractive surgery, during which an eye surgeon corrects the shape of the cornea to improve vision.
Correcting your refractive error with LASIK eye surgery Characteristics of candidates that are suitable for LASIK eye surgery include those who suffer from corneal eye conditions in the form of: o Short-sightedness - when one battles to focus on distant objects.
o Long-sightedness - when one battles to focus on near objects.
o Astigmatism - when one sees a distortion of images, both near and far.
If you suffer from short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism, you will probably be reliant on glasses or contact lenses.
Although all of these eye conditions are common, LASIK eye surgery is a revolutionary solution to help you regain your waning sight.
The need for corrective eyewear can often be a hindrance to everyday life and may even be limiting when it come to performing or even taking part in activities.
Some people can not read the newspaper without their specs or need to don glasses when watching T.
V or driving.
Playing sports or even visiting the beach can become a hassle, especially for those who wear contact lenses and at risk of losing them or getting sand or dirt into their eyes.
LASIK eye surgery can literally transform your life and make a day on the beach, playing your favourite game of sport or even the simple task of driving, a pleasure.
There is no need to spend on repairing or upkeep of glasses or worry about losing contacts or forgetting solutions when you go on holiday.
This newfound freedom afforded by the simple LASIK eye surgery procedure has benefited thousands of people all over the world.
A brief overview of the LASIK procedure If you suffer from one of the ocular conditions listed above and are interested in laser treatment, you will need to set up a screening with a LASIK eye centre.
During this screening, your laser eye specialist will take the time to thoroughly examine your eyes and confirm your suitability for LASIK eye surgery.
LASIK eye surgery is essentially refractive surgery, during which your eye surgeon will reshape the cornea (the clear lens at the front of your eye) to change and channel the refracting light.
This is done by creating a thin flap through the top of the cornea.
They then very gently fold the flap over and perform the laser treatment on the layer underneath that is exposed.
The laser works to vaporise some of the corneal tissue that is situated beneath the flap and thus changes the shape of the cornea.
The result of correcting a refractive error is vastly improved vision within hours of the surgery.
The LASIK eye surgery procedure is painless and those who hate the thought of needles will be glad to know that it doesn't even involve stitches.
The procedure is orchestrated with incredible care and precision.
You will also be glad to know that you will be able to resume your working routine within a day or two! What to expect after LASIK eye surgery Many patients find it hard to believe that their eyesight could have improved so dramatically within just a few hours after their treatment, but the results speak for themselves.
On the same day as going in for surgery, you will be able to see the world more clearly, with more confidence.
And, those bothersome glasses and contact lenses will on longer have a welcome place in your home.