Myopic LASIK Treatment
The Excimer laser is calibrated and programmed to remove the prescribed amount of corneal tissue
The patient is positioned under the laser microscope.
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The flap is gently folded back into place where it bonds without the need for stitches
The flap is stable within 12-24 hours post treatment.
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The laser reshapes the cornea decreasing its refractive power
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Astigmatic LASIK Treatment
The laser removes a precise amount of tissue making the cornea spherical.
The laser treatment typically takes less than a minute.
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The corneal surface is made more spherical
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Hyperopic LASIK Treatment
The laser passes through a special mask that shapes the beam
Energy is delivered in rings around the central cornea
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The laser reshapes the peripheral cornea increasing its refractive power
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