Your LASIK experience
Expect the LASIK procedure
for each eye to take about 15 minutes. During the procedure,
you will be awake. But your eye will be numbed with
drops. You'll probably be in and out of the doctor's
office or surgery center in about an hour. Maximum
improvement in vision usually occurs within 3 to 4
weeks. During that time, your doctor will monitor your
progress and teach you how to care for your eye.
During the Procedure
Your eye is first
numbed with drops so you feel no pain. You lie flat
on a reclining chair or table. Your eyelid is held
open with a special instrument. A small suction device
steadies your eye while the microkeratome separates
surface layers of the cornea. You may feel some pressure
in your eye during this process. You're asked to look
at a light to center your eye under the laser. The
laser makes some noise as it removes a thin layer of
your cornea.
Your Recovery
After the procedure,
your vision will probably be a little blurry at first.
But it should clear in a few days. Know that your
eye still needs time to heal. During that time, a
shield may be placed over your eye to protect the
cornea. This shield should be worn according to your
doctor's instructions. Your doctor may also give
you one or more types of eyedrops to help control
pain, prevent infection, and promote healing. Your
doctor will give you a schedule for using your eyedrops.
To help prevent complications, be sure to
follow the schedule exactly. |
