Am I the right candidate for Lasik?
Ideal LASIK candidate :
Doesn’t have any autoimmune disorders
Doesn’t have any eye infections
Doesn’t have eye injuries
Is not pregnant
Is not nursing
Is over 18 years old
With stable vision for at least a year and a healthy
cornea
How Lasik works?
1. The eye is numbed with drops and gently
held open so the patient will not blink or move.
2. A little corneal flap is made in the outer layer
of the eye, either with a Microkeratome blade
(Standard LASIK) or a Femtosecond laser beam
(FemtoLASIK).
3. A powerful and extremely precise Excimer
laser’s cool beam carefully reshapes the
‘stroma’ or center of the cornea within only a
few minutes.
4. The corneal flap is lightly replaced and starts
to heal immediately.
5. The eyes may feel dry and irritated that day
as the healing process begins. The eye doctor
provides special drops to keep the eye moist
and comfortable.
Preparing for LASIK:
You are required to stop wearing contact lenses prior
to the surgery
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You can take your regular medications after
consulting with your doctor
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No perfume, earrings or any make-up on the
day of surgery
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Eat a light breakfast or lunch
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Wear loose comfortable clothing
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You must be accompanied by a responsible
adult on the day of surgery
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