The Procedure
The corneal flap is created with a microkeratome, a surgical instrument with an oscillating blade. Then the corneal flap is folded back and an excimer laser beam reshapes the cornea. Lastly the corneal flap is folded back into place. Although this procedure looks unpleasant many patients reported having experienced little or no pain after their surgery. Furthermore Dr. Kerry Solomon of the Medical University of South Carolina, led a review of the Lasik’s safety for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery where he found les than 1 percent of patients have suffered poor vision. Due to advancements in technology, Lasik surgery has become increasingly popular.