LASIK in Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas

What is LASIK?

LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, which simply means, "to shape the cornea within using a laser." LASIK can correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.

The first step of the LASIK procedure is creating a corneal flap ( See figure 1 ). To do this, we use the IntraLase® Laser, which emits extremely small pulses of laser light that can pass through the outer portion of the cornea without harming the tissue. These pulses of laser energy create an even layer of microscopic bubbles to develop just beneath the surface of the eye. This formation of bubbles allows the surgeon to easily separate the corneal tissue and fold it back to form the flap. Once the corneal flap is created, the eye is prepared for the second step of the LASIK procedure, in which an excimer laser is used on the inner cornea to correct vision. ( See figure 2 ).

LASIK - microkeratome creates corneal flap
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LASIK - dimensions of corneal flap
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The excimer laser, which is conveniently located at both our Dallas and Fort Worth centers, is used to remove a precise amount of corneal tissue while preserving the flap ( See figure 3 ).The amount of tissue removed during LASIK surgery is determined by the refractive error of the eye and is controlled by a computer. As a result of the laser's removal of tissue, the shape of the cornea changes ( See figure 4 ), thereby improving vision. When the laser treatment is completed, the flap is repositioned and left to adhere to the cornea ( See figure 5 ). No sutures are necessary to secure the flap following LASIK eye surgery.

LASIK - excimer laser reshapes stroma
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To learn more about the LASIK procedure, contact our practice today, now with locations in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

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