With each laser pulse, a microscopic layer of the cornea is removed. For most patients, total laser time is less than 60 seconds for each eye. Your surgeon will then place the corneal flap back into position. The flap seals naturally so that no stitches are required. As a result of the laser treatment the center of the cornea is now re-shaped.
Light rays are focused more directly on the retina and images are now more in focus.
A thin layer of cornea is gently folded back. The light from the excimer laser re-shapes the internal tissue. The cornea is closed without the need for stitches.