This subtle reshaping is designed to make nearsighted corneas flatter, thereby correcting vision. Typically, patients are given a mild oral sedative and eye drops to anaesthetize or numb the eye. A tiny opening, less than 2mm, is made near the upper edge of the cornea beneath the eyelid. This treatment usually takes about 15 minutes and is performed on an out-patient basis. The majority of patients notice significantly improved vision the first day after surgery.
Most people resume normal activities within two or three days.
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