Dr. Maritz will apply one or more circles of spots of laser energy around the cornea. As the laser energy is applied, you may experience a sensation of pressure, but should not feel any pain. Laser energy is not applied to the visually important center of the cornea. The laser energy gently shrinks the tissue of the eye in each of the spots and causes the cornea to steepen just enough to allow light to be focused better on the retina. The procedure will take about four minutes.
Many patients notice improved vision immediately after the procedure.
You could go home immediately afterwards, but should not drive yourself. Dr. Maritz will give you Tobradex ointment to use in your treated eye at least four times daily for the first day and then twice daily thereafter for a week. The Naclof drops should be used for pain. It is a good idea to instill a drop into your eye every time before you use the Tobradex ointment. The Spersatear drops can be used as often as you like to soothe the eye if it feels scratchy or blurred.