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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery


Experience your Best Vision with LASIK


LASIK laser eye surgery helps thousands of people every year reclaim perfect eyesight and improve their quality of life. The term LASIK stands for Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, which is a refractive procedure to correct moderate levels of eyesight problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Laser eye correction is the most popular among available refractive procedures..


Why LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?


LASIK laser eye surgery is quick, precise, painless, and delivers immediate results. It is an outpatient procedure that takes 15 minutes tops for both eyes and has a short recovery period. Texas Eye and Cataract provides laser eye surgery in Waxahachie, Texas, helping people say goodbye to glasses and contacts.


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The LASIK Procedure


The surgeons at Texas Eye and Cataract use a highly focused laser to reshape the cornea. They achieve this by creating a tiny flap in the cornea and crafting its shape to allow light to correctly focus on the retina. The steps involved in the procedure are as follows:


Preparation


A lid speculum is placed on your eyes to help keep your eyelids open during the procedure. This is done after applying eye drops to numb the eyes and giving a few minutes for the patient to relax. Patients may also get oral sedatives to assist them to relax and get a good night’s sleep.


Accessing and Reshaping the Cornea


  • The first step is creating a feeling of pressure by stabilizing the eye. The surgeon then creates a thin flap in the cornea using a femtosecond laser to gain access.
  • The surgeon then directs pulses of light at the eye with the help of a computer-controlled excimer laser to reshape the cornea.


Replacing the Flap


After reshaping the cornea, the surgeon proceeds to replace the cornea flap leaving it to heal without the need for stitches.

Who is a Candidate for LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?


Despite being the go-to refractive procedure for common eyesight problems, laser vision correction is not for everyone. Texas Eye and Cataract surgeons will conduct comprehensive dilated eye exams to determine each patient’s suitability for LASIK laser eye surgery. To be a good candidate for LASIK laser eye correction, one must:


  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have healthy corneas
  • Not have had a marked change in their prescription over the previous year

How Safe is LASIK Laser Eye Correction?


LASIK eye treatment is the most common elective surgery in the world and over 600,000 procedures are performed in the US annually. Approximately 95 percent of patients that undergo laser eye correction for issues such as farsightedness, monovision, and astigmatism report excellent results. The team of expert surgeons at our LASIK eye center in Waxahachie ensures that there is little to no risk when you decide to go for the procedure.
Some of the potential complications/side-effects include.


  • Double vision
  • Sensitivity to glare
  • Infection
  • Dry eyes
  • Flap complications
  • Seeing halos around bright lights
  • Infection, swelling, and excessive tearing of the flap


LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Recovery


LASIK laser eye surgery is characterised by a very short recovery period. Most patients experience significantly sharper vision within three days enabling them to drive and engage in their daily routines a day following surgery. It is, however, recommended to rest your eyes for a while immediately after surgery. Make arrangements for someone to drive you home after the procedure. Patients may experience some minor itching or burning sensation around the eyes immediately following surgery. A check up is often scheduled for the day after surgery and the surgeon may prescribe preservative-free artificial tears and medicated eye drops to combat infection. Patients are also advised to wear UV sun-protection sunglasses for about six months and to avoid swimming or submerging their head in the water for a few weeks.

If you are experiencing eye problems that affect your vision, LASIK laser eye surgery could be the answer. Talk to one of our surgeons to discover whether or not laser eye surgery is best for you. We are one of the best providers of laser eye treatments in Waxahachie, Texas. Call our laser eye care center at 469-505-2020.

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