keep the eye fixed and immobile. In less than one minute, the lasik computer pulses high-energy ultraviolet light removing the tissue that was previously determined to reshape the cornea most effectively and accurately.

The lasik laser makes clicking sounds, and there may be a smell of burning tissue. After very precise amounts of tissue are removed from the stroma, the surgeon lays the flap back

You may have heard of surgery for vision instead of glasses or contacts. In America, lasik is the primary surgery used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. In less than thirty minutes per eye, it reshapes the stroma, the middle portion of the cornea.

The Lasik Procedure

It may seem like a scary and long procedure but believe me, it's a matter of minutes and you barely feel any pain. First the surgeon need to access the stroma. To do that, he'll cut a flap in the upper portion of the cornea, right above the pupil. Like any operation, the part of your body that should be operated should feel numb so numbing drops are going to be used on your eye. The eye is then marked to aid in replacing the flap and of course the eye area is cleaned before surgery.

The lasik surgeon will use a lid speculum to hold your eyes open so you don't close them by reflex. A suction ring is then placed directly on the eye and high pressure is going to be applied to it. But don't worry it's not as bad as it seems. Then the flap is cut. This is called a keratectomy, which can be done by either of the two following methods.

The time-tested way uses a microkeratome, a cutting instrument or blade. The newer method of cutting the flap is by "laser-only" or femtosecond lasik, sometimes known by the brand name "IntraLase." After the suction ring is removed, both lasik methods are nearly identical.

The corneal flap is folded back, and the exposed tissue is allowed to dry. Then, the patient is asked to stare at a light for about sixty seconds to help keep the eye fixed and immobile. In less than one minute, the lasik computer pulses high-energy ultraviolet light removing the tissue that was previously determined to reshape the cornea most effectively and accurately.

The lasik laser makes clicking sounds, and there may be a smell of burning tissue. After very precise amounts of tissue are removed from the stroma, the surgeon lays the flap back i

matter of minutes and you barely feel any pain. First the surgeon need to access the stroma. To do that, he'll cut a flap in the upper portion of the cornea, right above the pupil. Like any operation, the part of your body that should be operated should feel numb so numbing drops are going to be used on your eye. The eye is then marked to aid in replacing the flap and of course the eye area is cleaned before surgery.

The lasik surgeon will use a lid speculum to hold your eyes open so you don't close them by reflex. A suction ring is then placed directly on the eye and high pressure is going to be applied to it. But don't worry it's not as bad as it seems. Then the flap is cut. This is called a keratectomy, which can be done by either of the two following methods.

The time-tested way uses a microkeratome, a cutting instrument or blade. The newer method of cutting the flap is by "laser-only" or femtosecond lasik, sometimes known by the brand name "IntraLase." After the suction ring is removed, both lasik methods are nearly identical.

The corneal flap is folded back, and the exposed tissue is allowed to dry. Then, the patient is asked to stare at a light for about sixty seconds to help keep the eye fixed and immobile. In less than one minute, the lasik computer pulses high-energy ultraviolet light removing the tissue that was previously determined to reshape the cornea most effectively and accurately.

The lasik laser makes clicking sounds, and there may be a smell of burning tissue. After very precise amounts of tissue are removed from the stroma, the surgeon lays the flap back

efore surgery.

The lasik surgeon will use a lid speculum to hold your eyes open so you don't close them by reflex. A suction ring is then placed directly on the eye and high pressure is going to be applied to it. But don't worry it's not as bad as it seems. Then the flap is cut. This is called a keratectomy, which can be done by either of the two following methods.

The time-tested way uses a microkeratome, a cutting instrument or blade. The newer method of cutting the flap is by "laser-only" or femtosecond lasik, sometimes known by the brand name "IntraLase." After the suction ring is removed, both lasik methods are nearly identical.

The corneal flap is folded back, and the exposed tissue is allowed to dry. Then, the patient is asked to stare at a light for about sixty seconds to help keep the eye fixed and immobile. In less than one minute, the lasik computer pulses high-energy ultraviolet light removing the tissue that was previously determined to reshape the cornea most effectively and accurately.

The lasik laser makes clicking sounds, and there may be a smell of burning tissue. After very precise amounts of tissue are removed from the stroma, the surgeon lays the flap back

microkeratome, a cutting instrument or blade. The newer method of cutting the flap is by "laser-only" or femtosecond lasik, sometimes known by the brand name "IntraLase." After the suction ring is removed, both lasik methods are nearly identical.

The corneal flap is folded back, and the exposed tissue is allowed to dry. Then, the patient is asked to stare at a light for about sixty seconds to help keep the eye fixed and immobile. In less than one minute, the lasik computer pulses high-energy ultraviolet light removing the tissue that was previously determined to reshape the cornea most effectively and accurately.

The lasik laser makes clicking sounds, and there may be a smell of burning tissue. After very precise amounts of tissue are removed from the stroma, the surgeon lays the flap back

keep the eye fixed and immobile. In less than one minute, the lasik computer pulses high-energy ultraviolet light removing the tissue that was previously determined to reshape the cornea most effectively and accurately.

The lasik laser makes clicking sounds, and there may be a smell of burning tissue. After very precise amounts of tissue are removed from the stroma, the surgeon lays the flap back into place. The eye is observed for a few minutes to make sure that proper bonding is taking place.

After the Surgery

Once the surgery is complete, your doctor will place a protective shield over your eye. This is to prevent pressure or anything from bumping the eye. Unlike many surgeries, lasik does not include stitches so extra precautions must be taken to ensure your eye safety.

Is going back to work the next day a smart idea? Actually no, by the lasik surgeons point of view, you should wait a few days before going back. Why? Take the time to relax, let your eyes rest because stress and long hours could only increase eye fatigue and probably with the surgery, your eyes haven't adapted yet. Basically when you come out of a surgery, you're in a hospital bed lying there for a few days even though you're fine. The principle is the same with lasik but you're at home instead of in a hospital bed. Doctors also recommend to avoid sudden moves such as in sports for up to four weeks. Makeup and facial products are strongly discouraged by doctors for up to two weeks. Oh and no water activities for almost eight weeks. So forget about about swimming, whirlpools and saunas. Don't worry if you're afraid to become fat, after three months you'll be safe to do whatever you please. Expected Outcomes from Lasik

The effect of lasik is pretty fast, most lasik patients see huge improvements the following day. Their vision may also continue to improve for three to six months post-operatively. At first it'll feel weird to see