What are the two techniques used in LASIK laser eye surgery?

What are the two techniques used in LASIK laser eye surgery?

LASIK is a two-step procedure that first requires the creation of a corneal flap using the Zeiss Visumax Femtosecond laser. The second step is the vision correction, using a second laser called an Excimer laser to smoothly reshape the surface.

What is LASIK technique?

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) can be an alternative to glasses or contact lenses. During LASIK surgery, a special type of cutting laser is used to precisely change the shape of the dome-shaped clear tissue at the front of your eye (cornea) to improve vision.

Which is better laser or Lasik eye surgery?

The most important thing to know about the difference between laser surgery and Lasik surgery is that there is no difference. Lasik surgery is a type of laser surgery. In fact, Lasik is an acronym for the procedure that is formally known as laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.

Can you talk during LASIK?

You can also talk during the procedure and request a break whenever you need it. Similarly, with refractive lens implant surgery, your experienced surgeon is normally able to react to and accommodate any movement during surgery, and our anaesthetists will ensure that you are relaxed and comfortable.

What is the newest LASIK surgery?

The FDA approved SMILE, the latest advance in laser vision surgery, in 2016. It has been shown to be as effective and safe as LASIK, and it is currently available for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism.

What is laser eye surgery (LASIK)?

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Now the most commonly performed eye laser surgery, LASIK involves creating a partial-thickness corneal flap and using an excimer laser to ablate the bed of the cornea. The flap is then placed back into its original position.

How does LASIK work?

(Brief Overview) LASIK works by reshaping your corneal tissue. First, the surgeon creates a “corneal flap.” This is done with either a microkeratome (small blade) or a femtosecond laser. Once the incision is made, the surgeon peels back the hinged flap to access the cornea beneath (stroma).

What is the difference between Lasek and LASIK?

Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK). LASEK is similar to LASIK surgery, but the flap is created by using a special cutting device (microkeratome) and exposing the cornea to ethanol. The procedure allows the surgeon to remove less of the cornea, making it a good option for people who have thin corneas.

What is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)?

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of laser refractive surgery — the best known and most commonly performed. In general, a special type of cutting laser is used to precisely change the shape of your cornea — the dome-shaped transparent tissue at the front of your eye — to improve vision.

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