Following the laser treatment, the corneal flap is repositioned. The corneal tissue has extraordinary, natural bonding qualities that allow effective healing without the use of stitches. We will check your eyes on the day after treatment and again approximately one week later. Most patients are comfortable and resume normal activities within only a few days.
Many patients report immediate improvements in their vision following treatment.
Allow 1 to 2 hours for the entire process. You will arrive early so that a precise map of your eye can be created to calibrate the laser's computer. Next, a nurse or medical assistant will begin a series of eye drops to numb your eye and prevent infection. You are then comfortably positioned in a recliner-type chair. The surgeon surgically lifts a thin corneal flap.