What happens to your cornea during laser eye surgery at Optilase?

05 Jul 2020

For those wondering what Laser Eye Surgery actually does to change a person’s eyesight, then what you need to know is that everything changes in the cornea.

Found at the front of the eye, the cornea is a clear layer of tissue that has the power to bend light from the outside world so that a person can see clearly.

In certain instances, the way in which the cornea bends or refracts light can be influenced by the way a cornea is naturally designed.

If a person’s cornea is irregular shaped, too curved or too flat, then it changes the direction of incoming light causing blurred vision.

Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase corrects the original error in the cornea by reshaping it so that light is bent correctly thus creating perfect eyesight.

Does Laser Eye Surgery damage the cornea?
Laser Eye Surgery doesn’t damage the cornea; the procedure merely removed tiny amounts of tissue from the sides or the centre of the cornea using an Excimer Laser.

The cornea has evolved to have a high tolerance to UV light so that it can process natural sunlight, so Laser Eye Surgery being performed on the cornea is totally safe.

The Excimer Laser that is used during Laser Eye Surgery to perform a correction on the cornea carefully removes a pre-determined amount of corneal tissue, using a cool beam of ultraviolet light.

Surrounding eye tissue and the layers of the eye beneath the cornea are unaffected by the laser.

The healing process
The cornea is a surprisingly resilient part of the eye and can withstand minor irritations or scratches quite easily, as it is biologically engineering to heal quickly.

The main healing to the eye after Laser Eye Surgery relates to the corneal flap that is created to expose the cornea for correction.

The flap seals itself and immediately begins to heal once the correction has been administered, and the entire healing process is aided by prescription eye drops that help keep the eyes moist after surgery.

Protective goggles must be worn after Laser Eye Surgery to protect them from any outside dirt or debris that might cause irritation or infection.

The day after Laser Eye Surgery, Optilase patients will undergo a follow-up consultation to ensure both eyes are healing correctly.

Arrange your free, no obligation consultation at any Optilase clinic on +353 1 223 8821.

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April 15, 2024

From beginning to End of my procedure with Optilase, I was treated personally and professionally. The surgery, true aftercare was smooth and efficient and I can only say it was the perfect choice for us . I highly recommend Optilase.

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Roxanne Bartolome
April 15, 2024

I recently had the PRK procedure a month ago. It's been life changing to be able to see clearly after wearing glasses for 20 years. My vision was not 20/20 after surgery since I had PRK and I was first scared that it won't get better. But give it time and patience and it will improve. Optilase was superb on aftercare and the team during the surgery really took care of me. I'm so happy ❤️ Thank you Optilase!

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Lin Walsh
April 12, 2024

Omg i thought about having lens replacement for 2 years , i just wish i did it then , I’m absolutely delighted with my eyes now , i am only 3 weeks over it and cant believe how wonderful it is to see everything so clear , i nearly want to tell everyone who wears glasses to do this , if i had known sooner how painless this op is i would have booked in immediately , Everyone in my Clinic were fantastic so friendly , just do it you certainly wont regret it , also the aftercare is amazing .

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Susan Sutton
April 8, 2024

Staff are all very nice and procedure was painless and quick

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April 8, 2024

Delighted with my experience at Optilase. Professional staff who looked after me from start to finish. Procedure itself was very quick. A big thanks to the whole team.

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Aoife Mckenna
April 8, 2024

Absolutely delighted with the results of my surgery. I wish I done it years ago

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Denise Carroll
April 8, 2024

Does what it say, corrects your vision! Very fast and professional service.

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April 6, 2024

Best thing I ever done ,👍

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Catriona Brady
April 1, 2024

Fantastic experience throughout, from consultation to aftercare. Professional, welcoming and calming staff. Appointments and procedure were easy and relaxed and the overall result was excellent. Aftercare was also great, nothing was ever a hassle.

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Rebecca Walsh
March 29, 2024

Worth the money. Staff guide you step by step to relax you through the surgery. Recommend

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Mark O'Keeffe
March 28, 2024

I found the whole process very professional and very well organised. They also assisted in the documentation process very easy. They were also very good to help in arranging the reference process too. If I was make one small comment is they need to add a prescription painkiller to the process. Although the after experience was exactly what was expected it could been managed better with a stronger pain relief. Other than that I have recommended 3 people to get the procedure from Optilase, all of which had a great experience. I would highly recommend Optilase for vision correction and the long term benefits have changed my life.

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