Eyes Lasers With LASEK or LASIK Technology

People who want to replace their glasses or lenses are increasingly reading their eyes. This is also referred to as refractory surgery and can be used in sieves, adolescents and people with astigmatism (these people often wear prisms or glasses).

The consultation

Before you decide to let your eyes be a laser, the ophthalmologist will see if eye laser is a suitable solution for you. He will study your medical history and do some tests with your eyes. Not everyone can let his eyes be a laser. In these cases, one should look at another solution.

The criteria that you need to be patient to be eligible to be able to light your eyes are:

• An age greater than 18 years.
• The strength of your eyes must have remained stable over the past year.
• A strength not lower than -12 or higher than +6.
• You may not have too big pupils (this is the eye doctor's review).
• Your eyes must not be too dry.
• You must not be pregnant or have recently been pregnant.
• Furthermore, you must be free from certain diseases such as diabetes, an autoimmune disease, a bad immune system, severe vascular disease or a corneal disease.

Eye Laser Techniques - How Are Eyes Laser Performed?

The principle of eye laser is that your cornea is being processed. The cornea is the foremost layer of the eye and its shape determines your eye strength.

There are different eye-laser techniques to release the epithelial layer, thus releasing the outer layer of the cornea from the underlying layer. The most common eye laser methods are:

• LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis)
• LASIK with FemToSecond laser
• LASIK with Wavefront
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
• LASEK (Laser epithelial keratomileusis)
• EPI-LASIK
• LASIK (Laser-Assisted In situ Keratomileusis)

In the LASIK eye laser treatment a flap is made in the outer cornea with a microsurgical blade. The flap is then snapped onto them, after which the actual laser treatment is performed. After surgery, the surgeon returns the layer again. See the image next to this for a precise description of this operation. The LASIK technique is the most widely used technique for laser eye reading. The recovery time is short and the visual recovery is faster than most other eye laser techniques.

LASIK with FemToSecond laser (also called IntraLase / IntraLasik)

With this technique, a FemToSecond laser is used to create the flap. This operation is therefore also called the "All-Laser LASIK" or "Meseless LASIK" treatment. The operation continues in the same way as traditional LASIK treatment.

The operation is hardly painful and can be performed in people who are highly viscous.

PRK (photorefractive keratectomy)

PRK is the classical method under the eyelaser techniques. The technique was widely used since the 80's and 90's, but now less and less. In the PRK technique, a layer of the epithelium is scraped before the treatment takes place. There is, therefore, no flap that will be returned after treatment.

Patients will need to recover longer than after a LASIK treatment after a PRK treatment. Also, there is often more pain and irritation after the procedure.

After the operation, a lens is placed on your eye that resembles a contact lens and acts as a bandage (connection). This operation is not suitable for people who are highly nauseous or sighted.

LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis)

In this technique, diluted alcohol is used to separate the corneal layers. The ophthalmologist tries to create a flap that can be clogged after surgery. The continuation of the operation resembles the LASIK technique.
The biggest difference with LASIK technology is the recovery time. Where LASIK's vision often resets within a few hours, this usually takes several days at LASEK. A slightly blurred vision may also last for several weeks or months.

In a single case, it is not possible to maintain the outer layer during operation. In this case, the operation will be completed by attaching a lens that acts as a kind of connection, as with the PRK technique. Visit ccrsclearvision.com/procedures/lasik to read more about Lasik Treatment.

Repair after laser eyes

After the operation, the doctor will advise you to cover the eye with a patch overnight and day after surgery. You also get eye drops that you need to use for 3 months so that the wound can heal well. It is recommended that you follow the following rules of life after the procedure.

• Do not wash your hair during the first 2 days after the procedure.
• Do not rub your eyes during the first 2 weeks.
• Do not use makeup around the eyes in the first 2 weeks.
• Avoid contact between eyes and water during the first 2 weeks. Do not swim and take care of the shower!
• Be sure to wear good sun glasses in bright sunlight for the first few months after surgery
• Wear sports goggles when there is a risk that something may come into your eyes (for example during sports or work).

The progress of your eyes should be tested regularly up to 2 years after surgery. For this you will have a regular checkout periodically.

Risks and complications of eye laser

Most laser treatments have a favorable course, but in surgery you are always at risk of infection. Also, if you have your eyes low, you can suffer from:

• Dry eyes
• Eyes that are too strong or correct not correct enough
• Astigmatism
• Double
• Postoperative pain (At PRK and LASEK)
• Blurred view (PRK AND LASEK)
• Traanogen (PRK)
• The folded flap can grow inward (LASIK)

The Saferty Key To A Positive Experience

Choosing the right surgeon to perform the operation is the foundation of a safe eye-catching experience. Selecting the right surgeon can be achieved through a series of processes. These processes include the use of referrals from your regular ophthalmologist, friends, neighbors, and business acquaintances who may have successfully undergone this procedure.

Also, when investigating the different surgeons available, there are many websites and organizations that can be accessed, providing a list of certified surgeons who can perform safe eye laser treatment. In addition, a reputable surgeon will guide you through the steps that will explain the procedure and be a good candidate for Lasik surgery.