What Are the Steps of Laser Eye Surgery?
Background Laser eye surgery can be used to correct vision problems that range from near sightedness to astigmatism. The most common laser eye surgery procedures are LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), which are very similar. Most vision problems correctable by laser eye surgery stem from a misshapen cornea, which focuses light back onto the retina. When it is misshapen, the light does not hit the retina at the optimal angle. Laser eye surgeries are used to reshape the cornea to alleviate this problem. Pre-Operative Steps The first step in the process is to choose a reputable surgeon. Those who are members the American Board of Surgeons or have an affiliation with an academic medical center are generally good choices. She will perform an examination of the patient’s eyes to assess whether the patient is likely to have successful results with the procedure and how much surgery is required. The patient then gets their eyes mapped by a corn
