Q: How does the procedure work?
A: The LASIK procedure corrects common refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by reshaping the outer, clear window of the eye called the cornea.
The surgeon creates a thin protective layer of corneal tissue using an automated precision instrument. This layer is called the "flap" and is gently folded back. Then a to reveal the inner cornea. The computer controlled laser beam then specifically reshapes the cornea according to your prescription. The flap is repositioned and acts to cover and protect the area.
The surgeon creates a thin protective layer of corneal tissue using an automated precision instrument. This layer is called the "flap" and is gently folded back. Then a to reveal the inner cornea. The computer controlled laser beam then specifically reshapes the cornea according to your prescription. The flap is repositioned and acts to cover and protect the area.
