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Procedure
At the Castleman Eye Center, we feel it is imperative
for our patients to fully understand what occurs before, during
and after their procedure. Alleviating the fear of the unknown
helps patient's to be prepared and relaxed. The entire procedure
has been "mapped out" based on your individual testing
results and when this information is used by our experienced
surgeon, the exact changes in the shape of your cornea will
change your life forever.
Here is what you can expect on your LASIK day:
 Before
the procedure:
You will be greeted by one of our highly experienced
LASIK technicians who will review your medical history,
obtain your blood pressure and heart rate, and prep
your eyes for surgery. You may receive a low dosage
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During the procedure:
 Once
you are comfortable in a reclining chair in the laser
room, we will apply some eye drops to "numb"
your eye(s). The doctor will sit just above your head
and look down into your eyes through a microscope attached
to the laser. The doctor will talk to you throughout
the entire procedure to let you know what is occurring
and what to expect next.
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Step 1
A thin flap is created on the cornea.
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Step 2
A laser is used to reshape the cornea. |
Step 3
The flap is put
back into position. |
The surgeon will painlessly lift a hinged flap of the
cornea, using a microkeratome. The actual shaping of
your cornea is based on calculations specific to the
measurements of your eyes that have been entered into
the laser's computer. The surgeon reshapes the cornea
using the laser, which usually lasts less than (1) minute.
The flap is repositioned and allowed to self-adhere
in just a few minutes. The tissue is left intact and
the eye is protected. The procedure is then repeated
on the second eye.
[Click
HERE to see a video of the actual LASIK procedure]
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After the procedure:
The surgeon will evaluate the corneal flap created
during the procedure, which usually heals in approximately
(6) hours. Shields or goggles are applied to prevent
inadvertent rubbing or debris to the eyes. A postoperative
kit will be distributed. We advise you to rest for the
remainder of the day and to apply eye drops according
to the prescribed regimen. You will be seen by a doctor
the very next day and we will continue to monitor your
success at your regularly scheduled follow-up visits.
Because there is minimal disturbance to the tissue
of the eyes, patients describe a high comfort level
after LASIK and state they notice a rapid improvement
in their vision.
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