Our 20/20 LASIK Blog

LASIK eye surgery, or Laser-assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is an elective procedure used to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. If you know anyone who has had LASIK they most likely talk about how easy and fast it was or about how quickly they could see clearly again. Thesethings are all wonderful and true, however, it is just as important to understand the ins and outs of the procedure before you decide it’s right for you.

LASIK - Before the Procedure – Your 20/20 doctor and his/her staff will perform a full medical evaluation of your eyes (as well as take a history on your general health), take numerous measurements and take 3-D images with the Pentacam. The surgeon will take all of those measurements into consider when creating your custom treatment plan.

LASIK – Step 1 – The Ziemer LDV laser will create a very thin flap in the cornea, which will be folded back in preparation for the next step of treatment.

LASIK – Step 2 – The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser, using the 3-D measurements and your surgeon’s directions, will use cool laser light to gently reshape the surface of the cornea, correcting your vision abnormalities.

LASIK – Step 3 – The thin flap is repositioned, and it self-adheres without stitches.

You’ll receive post-operative instructions and return to the center the next day for a check-up. It’s likely that by the next morning you’ll be seeing 20/20 or even better.

For more details on All Laser LASIK, please call or email the 20/20 Institute for your free comprehensive LASIK evaluation. We’ll determine whether or not you are a candidate for LASIK eye surgery and answer all of your questions.