Eye Lasering with the LASIK Method
Almost every person will recognize earlier or later, that his eyesight is waning and pays his optician a visit to get spectaculars or contact lenses. But for some work and special hobbies, this aides can be bothering. Elder people will tend to have increasing problems with their eyesight. Here can be of big help an eye lasering for a better quality of life. Let us inform you about all the possibilities.
What I have to do after an Eye Laser Operation with the LASIK Technique?
One day after a LASIK eye laser treatment you will undergo a follow-up examination. Theoretically, the patient can go directly to work after the treatment, but we recommend to give your eyes a few days rest. You should in the first two weeks after an eye operation not has make-up, to have a sauna or have sporty activities. More detailed info you will receive while undergoing a preexamination, by mail or on the phone.
The Procedure of a LASIK Method Treatment
It depends on the diopters how long the treatment will take and can last for a few minutes up to about 20 minutes. You should plan for 1-2 days for a preexamination, so all important parameters for your eye operation can be documented. The real procedure for a LASIK treatment begins with a local anaesthetic of the eye by especially eye drops. A general anaesthetic is not needed since the procedure is normally almost pain-free and takes only a short duration. To keep the eye open for the operation it has to be fixed with an eyelid speculum.
Following a flap is created with a microkeratome, that is a fine cutter tool. This flap can be folded to the side, so the surgeon can operate with the Excimer laser. The laser is doing its job on his own by the latest technology and planing the needed places on the corneal. The last act is to close the flap, which works as a cover to protect.
