Lasik
LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. LASIK is one of the most popular methods in the world for correcting refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The procedure is painless and takes only 10 minutes per eye. LASIK is capable of giving an optimal solution to your poor vision.
Reasons for Selecting LASIK
LASIK Steps
LASIK is carried out as an outpatient procedure and you can go home after the procedure on the same day. The operation uses local, topical anesthetic eye drops. The patient is conscious throughout the operation and feels no pain. You should expect to stay a couple of hours, beginning from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery and evaluation. The operation time needed for both eyes is 20 minutes. The laser needs approximately 20 seconds for each eye.
Step 1
A microkeratome is used to create the corneal flap.
Step 2
The corneal flap is now folded out of the way to expose the deeper layers of cornea tissue for the laser treatment phase. A small amount of cornea is left uncut. It is still attached and forms a hinge.
Step 3
The surgeon then lifts the corneal flap, performs the laser sculpting and repositions the flap onto its original site without the need for sutures.
Step 4
After the LASIK procedure is finished, the patient will recover for awhile, and an examination is done. The patient is given a protective transparent eye shield and eye drops are given to control inflammation and to prevent bacterial infection. This will moderate the healing process. The vision will increasingly improve within several days.
ADVANCED ASPHERIC LASIK
The shape of the cornea is not symmetrically round. It is elliptically shaped and corneal curvature flattens toward the periphery. This gradual lengthening of the radius from the center toward the edge of the lens is termed an aspheric curve. This aspheric natural shape of the cornea prevents any imperfections in the refraction and focalization of light rays. With the advanced technology of the LASER MEL-80 from Carl Zeiss of Germany, the natural aspheric shape of the cornea is maintained so that the vision is as sharp as the natural condition.
When the natural shape of the cornea is kept, all the light rays from an object will fall on one distinct point of the cornea. This will give optimal and quality vision. This will also achieve less glare at night, and diminish corneal aberrations so that vision is clear and comfortable.
I Care Lasik uses the LASER MEL-80 machine from Carl Zeiss of Germany and the Microkeratome Amadeus II from Advanced Medical Optics of Ireland. These instruments are the most innovative, high quality, modern, and reliable equipment available in LASIK technology.
With the combination of solid service, high technology, and a commitment to achieving the highest patient satisfaction, I Care provides an advanced solution for better vision and a brighter life.
