LASIK Correction of Myopia
LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis), the most commonly performed type of laser surgery, is an effective treatment for a wide range of vision problems. It improves vision and reduces the need for glasses and/or contacts. “Medically, in situ means confined to the site of origin without invasion of neighboring tissues. Kerato is the Greek word for cornea and mileusis means ‘to shape.’” (http://www.lasikinstitute.org/FAQ.html) It obtains this result by permanently changing the shape of the cornea, the clear covering on the front of the eye (Figure 1). The process for correcting myopia (near-sightedness) is quick and painless. The whole surgical procedure only takes approximately twenty minutes. Healing of the cornea begins immediately. 1. The patient is first given an oral dose of valium to help them to relax. The longest part of the whole LASIK proces
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