What is LASIK and how does the procedure reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contacts?
LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. This procedure permanently changes the shape of the cornea and can eliminate a lifetime of dependence on contacts and glasses. Dr. Agnone uses a microkeratome to create a thin corneal flap and applies a cool laser beam to gently reshape the cornea under the flap. Each pulse of the laser removes 39-millionths of an inch of tissue in 12-billionths of a second, enabling Dr. Agnone to achieve incredible accuracy while maintaining precision control throughout the procedure. LASIK is very suitable for mild to moderate degrees of nearsightedness. Because the top layer of the cornea is preserved, discomfort following the LASIK is minimal and recovery time is very quick.
