As you age, you may find it harder to focus close-up or far away. If this sounds like you, you need to consult with an eye doctor about your vision difficulties. LASIK-based treatments are available for people with mixed vision or the following conditions:
- Myopia (near-sightedness)
- Myopia with astigmatism
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Hyperopia with astigmatism
- Mixed astigmatism
A Blade Free Laser Method
An eye surgery center in Honolulu can assist you in enjoying better eyesight using one of a variety of lasers. One of these lasers is the IntraLase FS. This blade-free laser method creates a corneal flap when the computer-directed laser delivers quick pulses of light. In fact, these pulses are delivered at a quadrillionth of a second each and target a specific corneal position and depth.
Each of these pulses forms a microscopic bubble, thereby linking the bubbles to form the flap as the laser moves over the eye. Just before the LASIK procedure, the doctor lifts the flap where the bubbles have produced a smooth corneal surface.
LASIK Surgery
As noted, other lasers are used as well, so in order to obtain details about the LASIK process and the lasers that are used, you need to set up an appointment with an eye surgery center. LASIK is another name for a type of refractive eye surgery – a term that describes the surgical process to correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness, or similar vision difficulties.
Preparing for LASIK
Visiting an eye surgery center to review LASIK options will help you eliminate the necessity of wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses. When preparing for LASIK surgery, you will often need to stop wearing soft contacts a couple weeks before the LASIK procedure. Doing so will ensure that the corneas will remain stable. Click here for more details.
If you do opt for the surgery, make sure to have it done on a day when someone can take you home after the procedure. While your eyesight will be improved, you will still need to have your vision checked a day after surgery to make sure it is safe to drive.
Set an Appointment Today
Learn more about this popular treatment option by visiting a clinic, such as the Hawaii Vision Clinic. Make the most of your eyesight by learning more about LASIK today.
