What should I expect during a bladeless iLASIK procedure?
After administering eye drops to numb the eye and a mild sedative to induce relaxation, you will be taken into the vision correction suite. Your doctor will place a tiny mark on the cornea with water-soluble ink to ensure proper alignment. During the first step of a bladeless iLASIK procedure, your surgeon will use an IntraLase laser to make a tiny, precise flap on the surface of the cornea. Then, using a computer-controlled excimer laser, he reshapes the cornea with high-energy microsecond pulses. After the desired shape is achieved, the corneal flap is replaced and the rapid healing process begins. The entire procedure takes only a few minutes. The two layers of the cornea adhere naturally to each other once the flap is put back into position.
