LASIK
Get the clarity you deserve with LASIK surgery. Enjoy the life-changing renewal of laser vision correction and the freedom of an active lifestyle without glasses or contacts.
Moore Eye Institute’s Dr. Anita Nevyas-Wallace is an expert cataract surgeon who helps patients get clearer vision to lead more active lifestyles.
What is LASIK?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is an outpatient refractive surgery procedure used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK allows people to perform everyday tasks without corrective lenses. A laser is used to reshape the cornea, improving the way the eye focuses light onto the retina. More than 90% of people who have LASIK achieve between 20/20 and 20/40 vision.
How the Surgery Works
- Map the imperfections – Using highly advanced technology, a detailed, 3D map of the cornea’s surface is created, allowing the doctor to create an individualized treatment plan.
- Create the Corneal Flap – For LASIK to work, the laser beams must reach the inner region of the cornea. Moore Eye Institute offers only the safest technology and utilizes the all-laser approach when creating the flap.
- Reshaping the cornea – Once the flap is folded back, a laser is used to correct corneal imperfections in seconds.
- Flap replacement – After the cornea has been reshaped, the flap immediately begins to re-bond with the surrounding tissue. Because of the natural bonding qualities of the corneal tissue, effective healing begins immediately without stitches.
Post-Surgical Treatment
After LASIK, the cornea usually heals within the first 24 to 48 hours, and patients will be provided antibiotic drops as well as written post-operative instructions. Although patients should not drive for 24 hours, most return to normal activities, including work and exercise, within 48 hours.