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.

Risks
Like all surgeries there are risks involved. Some people develop glare, halo effect, and/or double vision that can make seeing at night and dim lit areas extremely difficult. There may be loss of vision that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or further surgery. In an extreme case you may lose all your vision. The FDA posted a list of all the potential problems a patient may experience after Lasik surgery. I found this information to be very useful and I recommend anyone considering this procedure to visit this site. FDA LASIK RISKS

Lasik Eye Surgery
Lasik, an acronym for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a surgery that permanently changes the shape of the cornea using an eximer laser. The cornea is the part of the eye that helps focus light, creating an image on the retina. When you see objects out of focus or blurred it is because the shape of your cornea and eye are not perfect. Lasik is used to correct the imperfections in the cornea that are causing refractive errors. There are three primary types of refractive errors: astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), and myopia (nearsightedness).