LASIK

LASIK procedures correct vision by creating a very thin flap on the front of the cornea using a femtosecond laser. This is gently lifted, and a second laser is used to reshape the cornea before the flap is repositioned and naturally adheres.

LASIK laser eye surgery corrects short-sight, long-sight and astigmatism and is recommended if you: 

• Wear glasses or contact lenses for distance or near vision
• 18 years or older, with a stable prescription
• Want comfortable and quick results

When considering vision correction, you will need a detailed eye examination. This will ensure your suitability and advise the most appropriate option for your vision needs.

LASIK laser eye surgery is performed in two steps and typically takes less than 30 minutes in 5 simple steps:

1. Numbing the eye: anaesthetic drops are given to numb the eye. There are no needles or injections involved in laser eye surgery.
2. Flap creation: the femtosecond laser gently creates the thin flap on the front of each eye. Using air bubbles, no blades!
3. Move to the excimer laser: the patient bed is aligned with the second laser.
4. Vision correction: the excimer laser then reshapes the cornea, which corrects the vision.
5. Repositioning the flap: The surgeon precisely realigns the flap back to its original position, where it naturally adheres into place, protecting the eye like a natural bandage.