LASIK eye surgery is a commonly performed corrective eye surgery with a high success rate and high levels of patient satisfactions. LASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis, which means using a laser underneath a corneal flap to reshape the cornea. This procedure uses excimer laser designed to treat refractive errors, improve vision, and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. This procedure changes the shape of the cornea, which is the transparent front covering of the eye. During LASIK procedure, a specially trained eye surgeon first creates a precise, thin hinged corneal flap. The surgeon then pulls back the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue, and then the excimer laser reshapes the cornea in a unique pattern for each patient.
The first step to determining if LASIK surgery is right for you is to make an appointment with an experienced, board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in corrective laser procedures. During the first appointment, the ophthalmologist will take a full medical history and examine your eyes. The Cabarrus Eye Center doctors, can also explain the procedure in more detail and discuss the results, advantages and any possible risks with you. If LASIK is not the best procedure for you, there may be other options. In any case, you can rely on the doctors and staffs at Concord, North Carolina, Cabarrus Eye Center to give you the attention, time and information you need to make the best decision about your eye care.
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