LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery is performed in several steps:
1. Preparation: Before the surgery, you will be given numbing eye drops to prevent any discomfort during the procedure. Your eye will be cleaned and marked to guide the laser.
2. Creation of corneal flap: The surgeon will create a thin flap in the outer layer of your cornea using a microkeratome (a mechanical device with a fine blade) or a femtosecond laser (a computer-controlled laser). The surgeon will then lift the flap and fold it back to expose the underlying cornea.
3. Reshaping the cornea: The surgeon will use an excimer laser to reshape the underlying cornea by removing small amounts of tissue. The laser uses a cool beam of light to precisely remove tissue from the cornea without generating heat, minimizing the risk of damage to surrounding tissues. The excimer laser is guided by a computerized mapping system that uses pre-operative measurements of your eye to ensure precise treatment.
4. Repositioning the corneal flap: After the cornea has been reshaped, the surgeon will carefully reposition the corneal flap over the treated area and smooth it out.
5.In a minute or two it will stick back just like a bandage,