The surgeon then gently lifts the flap that has been made. The creation of this flap and the gentle lifting necessary to apply the laser requires a skilled and experienced surgeon. When the flap is lifted, the cool beam laser is applied. The pulse of the laser is so precise it removes less than one-quarter micron with each pulse that's less than the width of a human hair. When the flap is replaced, healing begins immediately.
Complete healing takes place over time, up to one year in some cases.
The process, the staff, the environment and the instrumentation at Updegraff Lasik Vision are designed to provide the best and safest possible outcome for each individual patient. To view a video of the lasik procedure, please click here.