HOW CAN I PROTECT MY EYES AFTER LASIK?
INTRODUCTION LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) has transformed vision correction, giving millions of individuals better vision and a decreased need for glasses or contact lenses all around the world. LASIK is a safe and successful operation, but for the best healing and long-term eye health, it must be followed by good post-operative care. By reshaping the cornea—the transparent front portion of the eye—LASIK aims to improve vision by ensuring that light entering the eye is appropriately directed onto the retina. An ophthalmologist, a physician with training in surgery and eye care, conducts the procedure. Overview of the LASIK Treatment Preoperative Evaluation: To assess the patient's eligibility for LASIK, the ophthalmologist thoroughly examines the patient's eyes before the procedure. In this examination, the corneal thickness, the degree of refractive error, and the general health of the eyes are all measured. During the LASIK treatment, the surgeon creates a th...