Vision Correction with LASIK

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LASIK vision correction uses a laser beam or series of laser beams to adjust the patient’s eye shape. LASIK vision correction is intended to permanently correct vision without the use of contact lenses or glasses.

Before LASIK vision correction surgery, the doctor will measure the patient’s eyes to determine the amount of LASIK vision correction necessary for optimal results. During the surgery, the doctor is able to control the specific LASIK vision correction levels through a computer that determines the amount and duration of laser use. Different LASIK vision correction styles allow for a variety of problems to be corrected. The major factor in LASIK vision correction is the amount of tissue removed from the cornea, because the way in which LASIK vision correction functions is the reshaping of the corneal tissue. For example, nearsighted patients will receive LASIK vision correction designed to flatten their cornea. While all doctors research patient needs prior to performing LASIK vision correction, the level of eye mapping can vary greatly. The more recent technological developments in LASIK vision correction have led to the use of waves reflected from the back of the eye, allowing LASIK vision correction with a degree of accuracy unmatched by other methods. During the actual surgery for LASIK vision correction, patients will usually be asked to look at a light. This light aids in LASIK vision correction by helping the patient focus on one spot, reducing errors due to pupil movement. (Recent LASIK vision correction lasers occasionally including a tracking device that allows the laser to follow a moving eye.)

LASIK vision correction provides an opportunity for patients to experience optimal vision without contact lenses or glasses. While LASIK vision correction carries some risks, they are usually minimal. If you would like additional information about LASIK vision correction, you may wish to contact a doctor who performs LASIK surgery.

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