What type of equipment is used in LASIK procedures?
The type of equipment used is: • Microkeratome – this device is applied to the eye of the patient by use of a vacuum ring. Once it is secured, an extremely sharp blade cuts a small amount of the cornea at a specific depth as determined by the surgeon. • Excimer Laser – this device is used to ablate, or disintegrate, the malformed corneal tissue. This equipment is operated by a computer program that tells the laser exactly how long the burst of cold, ultraviolet light should last and where it is directed.
