We have always appreciated eye glasses for how they have helped us improve our vision over the past 700 years. They are practical, functional, and do their job. But lets face it it can be easily misplaced and a hassle to search for them on our desk, in our purse, in our car, etc. It is the same with contact lenses. After coming home from a long night out, we just want to wash our faces and knock out, without having to squint and pinch around our eyes. That is why the invention of laser eye surgery has been a godsend! LASIK surgery Las Vegas procedures are popular due to the quick and painless nature of the operation with a very short recovery time. The idea of having a laser beaming through your eyeballs may seem daunting, but a thorough explanation of the steps involved will clear up any confusion and diffuse any fears you may have.

During the consultation, patients of LASIK Las Vegas surgeons will undergo an eye exam to determine what type of correction their eyes need and how much laser ablation will be required. Also, any signs of dry eye disease must be treated and healed completely before the surgery. Using a corneal topographer, the doctor measures the curvature and general shape of the eye, as well as a wavefront analysis that sends light waves throughout the eye to reveal a more detailed layout of your eye.

LASIK surgery is such a speedy procedure that most patients are awake for the entire five minutes that is required for the surgery, even though a mild oral sedative may be administered beforehand. Before surgery begins, patients will be given numbing eye drops to minimize any sort of discomfort. Then as one eye is placed under a certain retainer to keep the eyelids open, the doctor will use an ink marker to pinpoint the cornea. The flap is formed by a microkeratome or femtosecond laser, but it is still secured to the rest of your cornea by a suction ring to prevent any tearing or looseness. A computer is used to modify the laser for each patients particular prescription. The patient will be asked to focus on a target as the laser sends pulses through the eye. With each light pulse, the cornea is slowly being reshaped to allow more light into eye thus improving the vision drastically.

After the LASIK Las Vegas procedure, patients will only be required to relax for a few hours and are able to return to work the next day. However, you must take it easy for the next couple days with no strenuous exercise. If you are tired of nose pads from your glasses and feeling around in the dark for your contact case, LASIK surgery is perfect for you!