Lasik

Lasik Treatment

LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) or 'IK' for short, is the most common procedure and the treatment of choice for patients with higher prescriptions. The process works by reshaping the cornea at the front of your eye by creating a tiny flap, using the laser to make the necessary adjustments to your eye and then replacing the flap. The key advantages of IK are that it requires less time for recovery, and most patients report feeling very little discomfort.

What is Lasik?LASIK surgery involves lasering under the surface of the cornea. A very thin superficial layer of the cornea is cut and lifted. After the exposed tissue is lasered, the corneal flap is repositioned and remains in place by natural suction. The flap remains joined to the cornea like a hinge, enabling it to be replaced in exactly the same position, minimising the healing process.