Posted on October 26, 2007 in Latest News
Lasik is the short form of Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. It is one of the popular surgical procedures used for improving eyesight. Lasik surgery improves the sight of patients suffering from astigmatism, farsightedness and nearsightedness. Lasik surgery generally is done in a very short duration; approximately it takes 1 minute/eye. To improve the vision, reshaping of the cornea is done.
Lasik Eye Surgery Indications
Lasik eye surgery is done according to the choice the patient who has been using glasses or contact lenses for a long period of time. Refractory errors are corrected by Lasik in patients who either have-
Before undergoing Lasik surgery there are few conditions which must be fulfilled by the patient.
Precautions before Lasik Surgery
Preparation for Lasik starts well in advance prior to the surgery. Generally doctor gathers all information about the patient regarding his medical history, current medications and if any medications he is allergic to.
There are few following precautions to be followed by the patient before surgery
A thorough baseline assessment is necessary by the ophthalmologist before proceeding to the Lasik surgery. A computer and a low wattage laser are used to map and scan the cornea after the patient’s eyes are ready for the surgery. This information helps in creating a cornea map and helps the computer to establish the exact cornea shape. Now the eye surgeon utilizes this information to estimate the precise amount and the depth of the corneal tissue to be removed to attain the correct shape during the operation.
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