Standard Vs. Custom LASIK Eye Surgery
There are two basic types of LASIK vision correction surgery: standard LASIK and custom LASIK. The preparation and post-operative procedures are similar. The big difference between the two procedures involves the customization of the laser.
Standard LASIK
Prior to surgery the eye surgeon meets with the patient to re-test for eye problems and diseases. Once it is determined that the patient meets the requirements, a procedure date is set.
On the day of the procedure, the eye surgeon will usually perform a quick check to confirm nothing has changed that would require postponing the procedure. If everything checks out then three types of eye drops are administered. The drops anesthetize the eye, protect the eye from post-operative inflammation and protect the eye from infection.
The patient reclines and the laser is positioned overhead. The patient’s eye must first be stabilized. The eye is kept from blinking by placing it into a restrainer. Suction is administered to the eyeball and the microkeratome makes one swift slice across the top of the cornea. The resulting flap (which should still be hinged to the eye) is pulled away with tiny tweezers.
The laser then emits a pre-determined number of laser pulses to remove the excess tissue, a process that takes only seconds. The flap is put back into place and a saline solution is used to clear the eye of any debris. The eye is covered and the procedure is finished.
Custom LASIK Surgery
In standard LASIK, the computer inside the laser determines the number and location of laser pulses based solely on the patient’s prescription. With custom LASIK, the eye surgeon creates a three-dimensional image of the eye. The image results are then fed into the laser’s computer and the patient receives a laser treatment that is truly customized to that eye.
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