The various steps involved in the laser treatment are discussed individually with the patient in a pre-operative consultancy. Preparation for treatment Following a thorough ophthalmic examination the patient is prepared for the brief operation.
Appropriate eyedrops allow for easy local anesthetization of the eye.
The operation itself The first step involved in the actual laser treatment is the removal of the protective layer of the cornea. The patient can feel virtually nothing. Following this, the excimer laser is used to treat the visual defect. This procedure only takes a few minutes. Following the operation, therapy contact lenses are used.