Tests and Consultations Before a LASIK Surgery

LASIK eye surgery is known to be highly effective in correcting common vision problems. The procedure uses laser technology to reshape the patient’s cornea underneath a corneal flap; and results in the patient being able to see more clearly without the aid of eyeglasses and other corrective lenses.

While LASIK has a very high rate of success and is considered to be a very safe procedure, it is not for everyone. In some patients, certain pre-conditions can affect the outcome; while in others, LASIK may simply not be the appropriate treatment. To maximize the chances of success and to determine suitability for the procedure, pre-testing needs to be done on patients. Specifically, some of the information that the eye doctor needs to know are the following:

What You Need to Know About LASIK Surgery

For many decades, eye problems such as refractive errors, could only be corrected by using prescription eyewear or other types of corrective lenses. Nowadays, eye doctors make use of a technology and surgery to treat poor vision more effectively, with LASIK surgery leading the way in terms of success.

Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is a procedure that involves the use of an excimer laser to permanently reshape the patient’s cornea. It’s relatively new, having been approved for practice in Canada and the U.S. only during the 1990s. In addition to excimer laser, some LASIK surgeries make use of a mechanical blade device called a microkeratome to achieve the desired results.