Are you tired of having to deal with all of the trouble that comes with wearing glasses or contacts? Are you ready to explore other options for vision correction?
There is a solution for your vision problems and getting started is as easy as scheduling a consultation at Stahl Eyecare in NYC. Keep reading to learn more about how you can boost your vision with LASIK!
What is LASIK?
LASIK is a procedure that is performed to help correct blurry vision due to refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK will only help improve vision in a healthy eye and will not improve vision previously damaged by other eye conditions.
To correct your refractive error, your LASIK surgeon will use a laser to reshape your cornea. The cornea is the transparent tissue that covers the front of your eye.
The cornea focuses a majority of the light that passes through the eye, making it a vital part of your eyesight. A cornea with a curvature that is not spherical can cause light to focus on the wrong spot.
Using technology backed by decades of research and development, LASIK has improved many people’s lives by helping to reduce their dependency on contact lenses and glasses.
How Do I Get LASIK?
At your consultation, your eye doctor will examine your eyes and perform a series of tests to learn as much as possible about your eyes.
Using the information acquired from the testing, your eye doctor will determine if you are a good candidate for the LASIK procedure. If you qualify as a good candidate, you will be able to schedule the procedure.
What Happens During the LASIK Procedure?
Before the LASIK procedure, your LASIK surgeon will use drops to numb your eye. Next, a device called a femtosecond laser creates an opening in the thin top layer of your cornea.
The laser uses the opening to create a flap on the surface of your cornea. After this, the surgeon reshapes the cornea underneath the flap using a different laser called an excimer laser, which is guided by topographical software.
Reshaping this part of the cornea allows you to see clearly because the cornea is now shaped in a way that correctly focuses the light.
Lastly, the flap is laid over the reshaped inner layers of the cornea, reattaching to the surrounding tissue without the need for stitches.
Most people see an improvement in their vision right away after the procedure. Full recovery can take between 3 to 6 months.
Most patients can get back to their daily activities after a few weeks.
Does LASIK Work?
As in any procedure, risks are involved, and results can vary from patient to patient. However, LASIK has proved very rewarding for those who desire to reduce their dependency on contact lenses and glasses.
LASIK has a 96% satisfaction rate among patients who have had the procedure. Not only can LASIK boost your vision, but it can also enhance your quality of life.
Are you interested in learning more about LASIK? Schedule your consultation at Stahl Eyecare Experts in NYC today!
