Spanish Eye Laser Surgery
The cornea is on the surface of the eye in front of the iris and is the only transparent tissue in the human body. It is curved and acts like a lens providing two thirds of the eyes focusing power with the remainder supplied by the lens which is situated just behind the iris.
The two work together like a camera by allowing light rays from an image to pass through to the back of retina at the back of the eye.
As the lens changes shape the focus is adjusted according to whether the image is nearby or in the distance.
If you are unable to focus clearly and suffer from short or long sight it is normally due to the following reasons:
- the eye is abnormally short or long
- the curvature of the cornea is too steep or too flat
Laser Vision Correction is one of the most common performed with an excellent success rate. It is a surgical procedure which uses a laser to alter the shape of the cornea.
LASIK is the most commonly performed type of laser eye surgery and is generally considered to be a relatively safe and effective treatment for a wide range of common eye problems with an operation which can take less than 30 minutes. Both near and far sighted people can benefit from the LASIK laser eye surgery procedure. With nearsightedness the cornea is flattened by the laser whilst with farsightedness the cornea is steepened.
It can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for your vision to completely stabilize after laser eye surgery. Your eyes may burn, itch, or feel like there is something in them and the doctor should carry out a post-operative inspection within the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery then at regular intervals for at least the first six months. You may be advised to use artificial tears to help lubricate the eye