LASIK Surgery

Tired of wearing glasses? LASIK surgery could be for you

LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most commonly used laser refractive surgery to correct refractive errors of the eye (myopia, farsightedness, astigmatism).

During surgery, the cornea is molded with the laser to allow the rays of light entering the eye to properly focus on the retina and produce a clear and sharp vision.

Surgery is an outpatient procedure, lasting approximately 15 minutes and performed with topical anesthesia (drops). First, a flap is made on the cornea with either a surgical instrument called a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser; the flap is then retracted and the cornea is molded with the excimer laser, then the flap is replaced.

How do I know if I am a candidate for LASIK surgery?

A complete ophthalmologic examination that includes visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure measure, evaluation of the ocular surface, anterior and posterior segment of the eye should be performed. A corneal topography (map) of all layers of the cornea should also be performed to see its power, curvature and thickness and to determine whether it is feasible to perform molding with the excimer laser. Also important is the general state of health and medical history. If you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, the procedure is not recommended.

LASIK surgery offers numerous advantages and can significantly improve the quality of life of patients, it is a surgery with a high safety profile and an excellent success rate since most patients get a vision of 20/20 or better .

Do not hesitate to get an appointment to see if you are a candidate for LASIK surgery and forget about wearing glasses.