subject: Lasik procedure helps get rid of eyeglasses and contact lenses [print this page] Lasik procedure helps get rid of eyeglasses and contact lenses
People with certain vision problems can not live without eyeglasses or contact lenses- they have to put or insert these aiding devices on their faces or into eyes every day. Of course, many people's lives are greatly affected when they want to do certain sports, though there are now some eye wear particularly designed for sports activities. In fact, all these troubles can be ideally eliminated via laser procedures, of which Lasik is the most effective one.
Lasik, the abbreviation of Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is proved one of the best procedures for certain vision problems. Many people have rebuilt perfect vision as a result.
During this procedure, laser beam will be used as scalpel that will be employed to make an incision on the surface of cornea. After that, a corneal flap will be made, so as to let laser in. The laser beam will remove extra eye tissues in an accurate way. When all these extra parts are removed, eyes will return to their original shapes and vision is rebuilt as a result (eyes will be deformed in shape if there is any vision problem).
On the whole, Lasik is particularly effective in rectifying certain eye problems, like myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, etc. But it can still bring people a lot of benefits in other aspects.
Compared with eyeglasses, lenses and other corrective devices, Lasik can eliminate the root of certain vision problems. And the cut will be recovered within very short period of time.
People may think the whole procedure may cause great pains. In fact, some special numbing drops will be used to reduce potential pain and discomfort before starting. But receivers may still feel discomfort of certain extent several days after the surgery.
In a word, Lasik is one of the best and most advanced procedures for certain vision errors. The whole procedure is operated in great accuracy with great safety. It has helped a lot of people get rid of eyeglasses and lenses successfully.
