LASIK in Carbondale, Illinois

How LASIK Works

Carbondale LASIK surgeon, Dr. Michaelis Jackson, uses a cool laser light to reshape the cornea to your prescription. LASIK combines the lifting of a protective flap with the precision and accuracy of laser technology. First, the eye is numbed using "eye drop" anesthesia. A small instrument is then placed between the eyelids to prevent blinking during the procedure. Next, a small, hinged flap is made in the cornea using an instrument called a microkeratome. During this process, some patients report feeling pressure, but no pain. The flap is lifted back, and the laser is used to reshape the cornea, according to the patient's eye prescription. A microscopic amount of corneal tissue is altered to change the cornea's shape, allowing light rays to focus more directly on the retina. During the re-shaping, which usually lasts less than a minute, the patient is asked to look directly at the laser's fixation light. Once the re-shaping is complete, the thin flap is folded back into place and smoothed down over the cornea. It bonds securely, without the need for stitches. After the procedure, some patients report watery eyes or an itchy sensation, which usually goes away within 12 to 24 hours.

If you’ve ever wondered what life would be like without glasses or contacts, find out more about improving your vision with LASIK.

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