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LASIK surgery modifies the corneal stroma to change the refractive error of the eye. The cornea has five layers, the stroma being the structural layer of the cornea or front clear window of the eye. The outer covering is the epithelium, or skin of the eye which is over a thickened portion of the stroma called Bowman's layer which is very thin. Beneath these layers is the stroma which makes up most of the cornea by mass. LASIK is usually confined to the outer portion of the stroma. The inner layers are Descemet's membrane, and finally the endothelium which is the active layer between the cornea and the liquid aqueous layer of the anterior chamber.
The cornea is about 500-600 microns thick, or about a half a millimeter. On average, less than 100 microns of tissue is removed during LASIK, or less than 20% of the corneal thickness which has little effect on corneal function, but a dramatic effect on vision.
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Are you conscious during lasik eye surgery?
Yes
Where can I find unbiased information about Lasik surgery?
The FDA Lasik Surgery Guide is your best bet. The FDA gives objective information about what to expect before, during, and after Lasik surgery. Also, there is a list of FDA approved Lasik lasers and a discussion of the risks associated with the surgery. Try Web MD's Eye Health Center. Their page on Lasik surgery gives advantages and disadvantages of the surgery.
What is the average downtime from eye lasik surgery?
The average downtime from eye lasik surgery is two weeks. You can expect solar spots and pain during this time.
What happens during lasik eye surgery?
you get your eyes to get corrected like chaa
Can pregnancy change my lasik eye surgery results?
Yes, since changes in the shape of the cornea may occur during pregnancy... (see related link: Lasik Surgery Clinic)
What exactly is Lasik surgery?
Doctorc is great resource to know information on Lasik Surgery.
For what is Wavefront LASIK used mainly?
The Wavefront LASIK method is used to create a more optically perfect eye during eye correction surgery. It has received general praise from those who have undergone it, and they seem more pleased with it than traditional LASIK surgery.
Which is the better surgery LASIK, Contoura or Z LASIK?
Lasic
What are the risks for LASIK surgery?
Surgeons separate LASIK complications into two categories.
What is the cost of lasik surgery in Pittsburgh?
There are many factors that contribute to the cost of the lasik surgery like type of laser technology and devices used for corneal flap, but you can expect around $2000 per eye for a lasik surgery.
Where can one go for lasik eye surgery?
I can tell you who can't A minor. Lasik surgery on minors is prohibited by law. Pregnant or breastfeeding women Hormonal changes during pregnancy cause women's refractive state fluctuations which means that any Lasik procedure would be unsuccessful. Suffering from diseases that may cause hormone fluctuation. Such as diabetes Using medication that could cost fluctuations in vision. Before you start seriously thinking about Lasik you must consult your ophthalmologist .
What kinds of vision problems can be corrected by LASIK surgery and by PRK surgery?
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can be corrected using LASIK or PRK.
