How will it be to wake up one day and not grope for your eyeglasses? How will it be not to look at the world through a lens? How will it be to stop being careful about wearing contact lenses in your eyes? How will it be to get your vision corrected beyond recognition?
It would certainly be great, thanks to LASIK.
What is LASIK
LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. A revolutionary vision correcting procedure that involves the reshaping the cornea. It gives the patients best of both worlds by combining the precision of a computer-controlled laser with the surgical technology of the microkeratome.
How does LASIK work?
The technique behind LASIK is simple. Cornea of your eye is like a set of five tissues kept one over other. Surgeons use microkeratome first create a flab in the upper layers to get to cornea’s inner tissue. They sculpt the inner tissue of the cornea to appropriate curvature that would result a clear vision. Then the carefully place the flab back. The tissues adjust within 30 minutes and you can get back to your normal activities like driving and watching TV within 24 hours.
How will LASIK correct your vision?
LASIK can effectively get rid of most of the eye problems that require glasses. It has efficiently relieved many people from nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.
How appropriate is LASIK for you?
Get your eyes examined by a qualified Ophthalmologist. If he infers that your eyes are healthy and your prescription has remained the same throughout the last year. Then you LASIK may be quite appropriate for you.
So its time to say good bye to your Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses forever and say ‘hi’ to the new free world of LASIK.
