There are several refractive
surgeries that correct your vision, in order to eliminate
the need for glasses:
The most widespread surgery is called LASIK.
This method involves two steps:
- Lift a thin flap of the corneal surface
- Correct the vision with the Excimer laser
The corneal flap can be made with the use
of a microkeratome or more recently with
the Femtosecond
laser (The Intralase Method™).
The Mikrokeratome
 This
is the most widespread method. An instrument called the microkeratome
uses a blade to cut a thin corneal flap. This flap
is then raised in order to allow the sculpting of the inner
tissue of the cornea (stroma) with the Excimer laser.
The surgeon then folds back corneal flap, that heals without
sutures.
Watch: The
Traditional Method using MircoKeratome
** The goal of any refractive procedure
is to reduce your dependence on glasses. After surgery, you
may still need to wear glasses for some activities.
Although complications are rare, they can never be ruled
out completely. Possible complications include reduced vision,
halos around lights, infection, inflammation and dry eyes.
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