The treatment simultaneously zaps eight tiny spots of laser energy in a ring shape around the periphery of the cornea. The process is repeated to create a second concentric ring with eight more laser spots. In just a few seconds, the treatment is done. The laser energy shrinks and tightens the collagen around the outside edge of the cornea, causing the cornea to steepen. That process elongates the shape of the eye and allows light to once again focus onto the retina.
Patients notice an improvement in vision within just a few minutes.
Eye professionals say some of the effects may subside as the eye heals and patients may need a second procedure sometime in the future. Like other types of refractive surgeries, the procedure is usually not covered by insurance. The information on this factsheet is not meant to substitute for a consultation with your physician or with another healthcare professional. Speak with your doctor if you have questions about the No-Touch Eye Laser, or any medical problem.