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LASIK eye surgery is an innovative new LASIK procedure allowing those who have dealt with the hassle of vision correction aids, like glasses and contacts, to have a life without these aids. While, the LASIK procedure, also known as refractive surgery, has risk and complications, like all surgeries it is relatively safe and offers amazing results to those who prove to be good candidates through testing and a thorough consultation.

The LASIK procedure is a relatively short one and can be finished in as short as thirty minutes. While, the actual procedure is a short one the pre- and post-operative appointments are the most vital to the success of the LASIK procedure. Before the eye surgery you should expect to take the time to meet with the eye surgeon for an evaluation to determine if you are a good candidate or not, it is then they will go over the procedure itself, the post-op appointment, the risks and complications that may arise and the possible end result.

If you wear contacts it’s recommended you switch to glasses a few weeks before the procedure, as contacts can change the shape of your cornea making the evaluation incorrect by the time the procedure comes around. During the procedure you will recline back in a chair and numbing drops will be put in your eyes. The area around your eyes will be cleaned, then a machine that is designed to hold your eye lids open will be put in place.

This can be a little uncomfortable, as our bodies are programmed to shut our eye lids to protect them from contaminates. Try to stay as relaxed as possible for the smoothest procedure. There are a couple of different machines that can be used for the process and the set-up against your eye will be slightly different depending on the machine used, but the process of cutting a flap in your cornea will be the same. The laser will then be placed over your eye and you need to look straight into the light and the surgeon will start and work the laser as they need.

The entire process is done quickly and with as little discomfort to you as possible. The LASIK procedure sounds a little scary, especially when dealing with something as delicate as our eye lids, but it is safe and, when properly used, extremely successful.

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