What is Modern LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?

Modern LASIK eye surgery achieves remarkable patient satisfaction rates and is among the top-performing elective procedures in patient satisfaction. It is also referred to as refractive surgery or laser vision correction, LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis. This surgery helps patients successfully improve vision problems such as:

·     Myopia

·     Hyperopia

·     Astigmatism

What is modern LASIK eye surgery?

It is also one of the most frequently performed elective surgery to correct refractive errors in North America. This surgery helps you to address a range of vision problems, which include nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.

During this surgical procedure, ophthalmologists adhere to a series of steps to alter the shape of the eye's anterior surface.

1.  At the beginning of the treatment, they administer anesthetic eye drops to ensure your comfort.
2. Next, they create a thin protective corneal flap to access the inner corneal tissue.
3. Then, computer-controlled laser pulses reshape the inner corneal layer to correct your vision prescription. Precise correction is maintained using an eye-tracking device.
4. In the last step, the flap is carefully repositioned, and shields are placed over your eyes to aid in natural healing.
5. Modern LASIK offers various forms to suit individual needs.

Bladeless LASIK, for example, eliminates the use of blades and relies on a laser to create the corneal flap, offering a more personalized approach.

Custom LASIK takes personalization further by utilizing Wavefront Technology to analyze your eye’s unique visual characteristics, tailoring the correction to your specific needs.

Topography-guided LASIK, including advancements like Contoura® Vision, utilizes advanced technology for an enhanced LASIK experience.

These procedures increase the likelihood of achieving optimal vision, reduce visual disturbances, and potentially surpass results obtained with glasses or contacts. Therefore, Modern LASIK is a sought-after solution for correcting vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Who is a Candidate for Modern LASIK?

Modern LASIK eye surgery can be life-changing; however, it is important to know if you’re a good candidate.

Here’s a quick overview of key criteria:

• Age: Generally, 18+ to ensure prescription stability.
• Overall, Health: Well-managed health conditions like diabetes are typically okay, but you should discuss any concerns with your doctor.
•  Eye Health: Certain eye diseases like keratoconus or severe cataracts may disqualify for this surgery.
• Eye Conditions: You also need to tell your eye doctor if you have lazy eye, muscle imbalance, or any other such issues.
• Serious Eye Injuries: If you have injury recently, you should wait for the injuries to fully heal before considering LASIK.
• Pregnancy: Hormonal fluctuations can affect results, so wait until postpartum.
• =Corneal Thickness: Assessing your corneal thickness is important to determine your eligibility.

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