Lasik Surgery in Phoenix

In addition to providing top-quality eye surgery procedures, Lasik Phoenix is committed to educating the public on what these procedures involve. We invite you to read the following article to learn more about LASIK eye surgery:

LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure in the world. The term LASIK stands for “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.”

Why is the LASIK method so popular? LASIK has several advantages over other methods. These advantages include a relative lack of pain after surgery, as well as providing very quick results—improvements in vision are often seen the day after surgery.

What does the LASIK procedure entail? All LASIK procedures involve creating a thin, circular flap in the cornea of the eye. This can be done using an instrument called a microkeratome, which features a tiny, oscillating blade. There are also other, more recently-developed approaches to LASIK which involve using a laser to create this flap.

After creating the flap in the cornea, the surgeon folds the flap back out of the way, and removes some corneal tissue underneath using an excimer laser. This laser uses a cool beam of ultraviolet light to carefully and precisely remove very tiny bits of tissue from the cornea, thus reshaping the cornea.

When the cornea is reshaped in the correct way, it becomes more capable of focusing light into the eye and onto the retina, providing clearer vision than before surgery. The corneal flap is then laid back in place, covering the area where the corneal tissue was removed.

At LASIK Phoenix, LASIK procedures are used to help improve vision among nearsighted and farsighted patients alike. For nearsighted patients, the goal of the surgery is to flatten the too-steep cornea; with farsighted people, a steeper cornea is desired. LASIK surgery can also correct astigmatism, by smoothing an irregular cornea into a more normal shape.

To determine whether you are a good candidate for LASIK, you will need to have an eye exam. Your eye doctor will need to determine how healthy your eyes are, what kind of vision correction you need, and to what degree. Your doctor will also look for signs of dry eye disease, which must be treated and cleared up before LASIK can be performed. If you are considered a good candidate for the LASIK procedure, then a qualified surgeon such as those at LASIK Phoenix can be contacted for a consultation.

LASIK is a single-day procedure; you walk into the surgery center, have the procedure and return home, all in a short period of time. The actual surgery usually takes less than five minutes, and you can remain awake the whole time. Occasionally, the surgeon will give a mild oral sedative beforehand.

Though the procedure is relatively quick, it is a very delicate procedure. It is crucial that the surgery be performed by a highly skilled surgeon with proper equipment. You should arrange to have someone accompany you to drive you back home afterward.

As with any kind of surgery, it is of utmost importance that you follow your doctor’s instructions for the recovery period. Get plenty of rest, fill and use any necessary prescriptions and call your doctor immediately if you suspect a problem. What occurs after the surgery can affect your vision just as much as the surgery itself.

To learn more about the LASIK procedure, or to inquire about the experience and training of the staff at LASIK Phoenix, please contact our office at 888-888-8888.