LASIK has been widely performed since the mid 1990s. Most types of refractive error may be corrected with LASIK but it may not be suitable for extreme corrections as the procedure may make the cornea too thin and unstable. It differs from PRK as a cut is made across the cornea by either a special machine (microkeratome) or a special laser (femtosecond) to raise a flap of the cornea (like cutting the top off a boiled egg, and leaving the shell attached at one side).
The exposed surface is then sculpted in the same way using the excimer laser and the flap is replaced. This results in tissue being removed from the middle layers of the cornea (stroma). LASIK causes minimal pain, and vision tends to recover quickly. The wound healing process is less pronounced. However, the surgical technique is more involved, and if complications do occur, they may be more serious than after PRK.
The clinic employs several renowned professionals specialized in eye microsurgery and laser refraction. All team members are experienced professionals in the field of ophthalmology with more than 15 years of practice in this field. Professional optometrist and biomedical engineer are available at the clinic as well.
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