Learning everything you can about your options is the key to making an informed decision. The consultation process with we will help you to understand what you can reasonably expect from the procedure. Yes, if you're at least 18 years old, in good general health, and have good eye health with no diseases such as cataracts or glaucoma. Laser vision correction can treat a very broad range of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness. In most cases, even patients with the most severe degrees of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness can be treated.
Good candidates have realistic expectations.
Once the flap has been folded back, a cool beam of laser light is used to remove minuscule amounts of corneal tissue to change the shape of the cornea, which changes the way you see. After a few minutes of drying, the cornea is laid back in its original position. Due to the cornea's extraordinary natural bonding qualities, stitches are not usually required. Pre-Procedure Routine Eye drops will be placed in your eyes approximately 5 minutes prior to when the procedure begins, including anesthetic drops, which numb your eye and ensure that you feel no pain during the procedure. You will be escorted to the laser room and you will lie down on a reclining chair.