What to Expect from Bladeless LASIK?

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One of the first steps in getting to know bladeless lasik is getting familiar with the terminology:

Bladeless LASIK has several names, but they all refer to the same process. Bladeless LASIK is sometimes called blade-free or all-laser LASIK. A brand name may also refer to bladeless LASIK.

Bladeless eye surgery

If you're studying laser eye surgery, you may be familiar with the LASIK flap, generated at the start of the process to address vision problems at the correct eye level. A microkeratome, an oscillating diamond blade in classic LASIK, creates the flap.

• Bladeless lasik surgery uses a laser instead of a microkeratome to form the flap. From here originate the words "bladeless" and "all-laser" LASIK, as well as the essential difference between the two.

• Your laser eye surgeon can produce a personalized LASIK flap by mapping the eye based on its unique structure.

• After creating the flap, bladeless lasik surgery works like standard LASIK. Bladeless surgery lowers intra- and post-operative problems, making it safer.

Bladeless LASIK Expectations

Blade-free LASIK is comparable to regular LASIK in preparation, operation, and healing. Free consultations are available at Laser Eye Centers.

• Your laser eye surgery professional will discuss your vision correction choices during your complimentary appointment.

• Before the bladeless treatment, your eye is measured. When the technique is "customized."

• Your laser eye surgery team will prepare you for surgery on the day of your treatment, and you'll have a brief recuperation period. Bladeless LASIK is a same-day outpatient surgery.

• Rest on the day of surgery, and follow-up appointments help you recuperate. As healing and vision settle, follow-up visits are spaced further apart.

Although every patient is different, most are fine the next day. Healing takes time after surgery. Most patients can resume regular activities within days, and the eye heals in 3 months. Regular checkups are scheduled. Bladeless and standard LASIK have similarities and differences.

Are you considering bladeless LASIK?

Bladeless LASIK surgery has several advantages over regular LASIK.

• Due to the precision of the femtosecond laser, bladeless LASIK may improve vision.

• Many folks who aren't candidates for regular LASIK may be for bladeless.

• After bladeless LASIK, your eyes will heal faster, and you can resume routine activities.

• Lasers make surgical problems increasingly rarer. After bladeless LASIK, the corneal flap is usually more stable.