Laser As A New Therapy For Your eye
Laser Vision or LASIK technologies were approved in 1998 by the FDA and are practiced by surgeons through the world. LASIK can improve many types of refractive defects including nearsightedness (Myopia), farsightedness (Hyperopia) and astigmatism (blurred vision). The Main reason why people get LASIK is because they don’t want to use glasses or contact lenses.
IntraLASIK and Custom LASIK are the types of LASIK technology that exist.
Intra Lasik is the next generation laser eye technology on the market today at the surgeon’s fingertips. What’s different about Intra LASIK or Intralase is that there is no mechanical incisions necessary. This eliminates some patient’s fears. Using expensive high tech computers, Intra Lasik uses the laser to precisely cut the flap of the cornea; With Intra LASIK surgeons can customize the patient’s requirements carefully, accurately and successfully. Intra Lasik is one of the safety laser eye procedures today with hundreds of thousands of surgeons using this technology.
If you’re considering laser vision then you’re probably not too worried about the prices right? Well, the average cost of 1 eye is £450-£700 depending on the technology and surgeon used. Experienced surgeons usually charge since they have done it many times before. Don’t just go to your nearest surgeon for a cheap price, do your research first, find reviews, recommendations, see what work they have done.
During Surgery the surgeon applies a type of anesthetic to your eye so you can’t feel a thing. You will be awake during the procedure.
3 things take place during laser eye surgery.
• Creating the flap on the cornea is done either by a mechanical instrument like a sharp blade or by a laser depending on which type of technology you used.
• Reshaping the cornea is done by pulses from the laser to create a map on a computer to precisely shape the cornea to your requirements.
• Sealing the cornea is done naturally by your eyes. Once they meet it will grow back into place.
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