LASIK
LASIK is a laser vision correction procedure that has been performed on millions of people around the world. It is a precise method of gently reshaping the cornea and is unique in that the laser portion of the procedure takes place beneath the surface of the cornea. Dr. Fischer creates a thin flap in the outer layer of the corneal surface which is folded back into place after treatment to the innner layer.
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LASIK is an acronym for LASer In-situ Keratomileusis, which simply means "to shape the cornea within using a laser." It corrects vision by reshaping the cornea (outer window of the eye) that light rays focus more precisely on the retina, thereby reducing or eliminating refractive errors.
- After your eye has been numbed with " eye drop" anesthesia, an eyelid speculum will be positioned to hold your eyelids open. You will remain awake and comfortable throughout the procedure.
- A small suction ring will be placed around the cornea and serves as a platform for the microkeratome.
- The microkeratome separates the surface layers of the cornea, and the corneal flap is folded back.
- You will be asked to look at a target light while the Excimer laser reshapes the corneal tissue. A clicking sound can be heard as each microscopic layer of tissue is vaporized. This process will last from seconds to minutes, depending on the amount of correction necessary.
- The corneal flap is then placed back into its original position and allowed to dry for a few minutes.
- You will be given additional eye drops, and your eye may be shielded for protection. Your vision will probably be a little blurry at first so have someone drive you home and relax for the rest of the day.
Epi-LASIK is a laser vision correction procedure which gently reshapes the cornea surface like the LASIK procedure but is specifically designed for people with thin corneal coverage.
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At Family Eye Center we offer the latest technology available for comprehensive exams of the eye. The new Oculus Pentacam at Family Eye is one of just two in the state of Minnesota that performs a host of diagnostic measurements and analyses on the anterior segment of the eye. The examination takes approximately two seconds, time enough to take 50 pictures of the eyes different anatomical layers. The data acquired is extremely useful for a number of ophthalmological indications: (LASIK) refractive surgery, glaucoma, cataract and pathological conditions of the cornea like keratoconus.